Michael Cooper vs Elvin Hayes
Michael Cooper and Elvin Hayes were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 6 seasons. On the floor, Elvin Hayes was the higher-volume scorer (21.0 points per game to 8.8); Michael Cooper was the more efficient scorer (54.3% true shooting to 49.2%); Michael Cooper created more for others (4.2 assists per game to 1.8). Elvin Hayes holds the edge on accolades — 1 championship and the #42 all-time ranking to Michael Cooper's #65.
Career averages
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Elvin Hayes |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Points / game | 21.0 |
| 3.2 | Rebounds / game | 12.5 |
| 4.2 | Assists / game | 1.8 |
| 1.2 | Steals / game | 0.7 |
| 0.6 | Blocks / game | 1.4 |
| 46.8% | Field goal % | 45.2% |
| 29.1% | 3-point % | 4.5% |
| 83.2% | Free throw % | 67.0% |
| 54.3% | True shooting % | 49.2% |
| 873 | Games played | 1,303 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Michael Cooper's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Elvin Hayes's era.
Playoff averages
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Elvin Hayes |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Points / game | 22.9 |
| 3.4 | Rebounds / game | 13.0 |
| 4.2 | Assists / game | 1.9 |
| 1.2 | Steals / game | 1.0 |
| 0.6 | Blocks / game | 2.3 |
| 46.1% | Field goal % | 46.4% |
| 32.6% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 77.6% | Free throw % | 65.2% |
| 168 | Playoff games | 96 |
Accolades
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Elvin Hayes |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 5 | Championships | 1 |
| 0 | All-Star selections | 12 |
| 0 | All-NBA 1st Team | 3 |
| #65 | All-time GOAT rank | #42 |
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