Michael Cooper vs Rick Barry
Michael Cooper and Rick Barry were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 2 seasons. On the floor, Rick Barry was the higher-volume scorer (23.1 points per game to 8.8); Michael Cooper was the more efficient scorer (54.3% true shooting to 51.0%); Rick Barry controlled the glass (6.5 rebounds per game to 3.2). Rick Barry holds the edge on accolades — 2 championships, 1 Finals MVP and the #28 all-time ranking to Michael Cooper's #65.
Career averages
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Rick Barry |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Points / game | 23.1 |
| 3.2 | Rebounds / game | 6.5 |
| 4.2 | Assists / game | 5.1 |
| 1.2 | Steals / game | 1.4 |
| 0.6 | Blocks / game | 0.3 |
| 46.8% | Field goal % | 44.7% |
| 29.1% | 3-point % | 3.0% |
| 83.2% | Free throw % | 90.9% |
| 54.3% | True shooting % | 51.0% |
| 873 | Games played | 794 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Michael Cooper's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Rick Barry's era.
Playoff averages
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Rick Barry |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Points / game | 24.8 |
| 3.4 | Rebounds / game | 5.6 |
| 4.2 | Assists / game | 4.6 |
| 1.2 | Steals / game | 1.4 |
| 0.6 | Blocks / game | 0.5 |
| 46.1% | Field goal % | 42.0% |
| 32.6% | 3-point % | 2.0% |
| 77.6% | Free throw % | 89.5% |
| 168 | Playoff games | 74 |
Accolades
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Rick Barry |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 1 |
| 5 | Championships | 2 |
| 0 | All-Star selections | 7 |
| 0 | All-NBA 1st Team | 9 |
| #65 | All-time GOAT rank | #28 |
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