Michael Cooper vs Walt Frazier
Michael Cooper and Walt Frazier were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 2 seasons. On the floor, Walt Frazier was the higher-volume scorer (18.9 points per game to 8.8); Walt Frazier created more for others (6.1 assists per game to 4.2); Walt Frazier controlled the glass (5.9 rebounds per game to 3.2). Walt Frazier holds the edge on accolades — 2 championships and the #40 all-time ranking to Michael Cooper's #65.
Career averages
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Walt Frazier |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Points / game | 18.9 |
| 3.2 | Rebounds / game | 5.9 |
| 4.2 | Assists / game | 6.1 |
| 1.2 | Steals / game | 0.8 |
| 0.6 | Blocks / game | 0.1 |
| 46.8% | Field goal % | 48.8% |
| 29.1% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 83.2% | Free throw % | 78.6% |
| 54.3% | True shooting % | 54.2% |
| 873 | Games played | 825 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Michael Cooper's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Walt Frazier's era.
Playoff averages
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Walt Frazier |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Points / game | 20.7 |
| 3.4 | Rebounds / game | 7.1 |
| 4.2 | Assists / game | 6.4 |
| 1.2 | Steals / game | 0.4 |
| 0.6 | Blocks / game | 0.0 |
| 46.1% | Field goal % | 50.7% |
| 32.6% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 77.6% | Free throw % | 76.0% |
| 168 | Playoff games | 93 |
Accolades
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Walt Frazier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 5 | Championships | 2 |
| 0 | All-Star selections | 7 |
| 0 | All-NBA 1st Team | 4 |
| #65 | All-time GOAT rank | #40 |
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