Michael Cooper vs Dave Cowens
Michael Cooper and Dave Cowens were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 5 seasons. On the floor, Dave Cowens was the higher-volume scorer (17.6 points per game to 8.8); Michael Cooper was the more efficient scorer (54.3% true shooting to 49.5%); Dave Cowens controlled the glass (13.6 rebounds per game to 3.2). Dave Cowens holds the edge on accolades — 1 MVP, 2 championships and the #51 all-time ranking to Michael Cooper's #65.
Career averages
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Dave Cowens |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Points / game | 17.6 |
| 3.2 | Rebounds / game | 13.6 |
| 4.2 | Assists / game | 3.8 |
| 1.2 | Steals / game | 0.8 |
| 0.6 | Blocks / game | 0.6 |
| 46.8% | Field goal % | 45.9% |
| 29.1% | 3-point % | 0.7% |
| 83.2% | Free throw % | 78.5% |
| 54.3% | True shooting % | 49.5% |
| 873 | Games played | 766 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Michael Cooper's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Dave Cowens's era.
Playoff averages
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Dave Cowens |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Points / game | 18.9 |
| 3.4 | Rebounds / game | 14.4 |
| 4.2 | Assists / game | 3.7 |
| 1.2 | Steals / game | 0.9 |
| 0.6 | Blocks / game | 0.6 |
| 46.1% | Field goal % | 45.3% |
| 32.6% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 77.6% | Free throw % | 76.4% |
| 168 | Playoff games | 89 |
Accolades
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Dave Cowens |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 1 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 5 | Championships | 2 |
| 0 | All-Star selections | 6 |
| 0 | All-NBA 1st Team | 0 |
| #65 | All-time GOAT rank | #51 |
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