Michael Cooper vs Wes Unseld
Michael Cooper and Wes Unseld were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 3 seasons. On the floor, Wes Unseld was the higher-volume scorer (10.8 points per game to 8.8); Michael Cooper was the more efficient scorer (54.3% true shooting to 53.7%); Wes Unseld controlled the glass (14.0 rebounds per game to 3.2). Wes Unseld holds the edge on accolades — 1 MVP, 1 championship, 1 Finals MVP and the #55 all-time ranking to Michael Cooper's #65.
Career averages
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Wes Unseld |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Points / game | 10.8 |
| 3.2 | Rebounds / game | 14.0 |
| 4.2 | Assists / game | 3.9 |
| 1.2 | Steals / game | 0.6 |
| 0.6 | Blocks / game | 0.4 |
| 46.8% | Field goal % | 50.9% |
| 29.1% | 3-point % | 50.0% |
| 83.2% | Free throw % | 63.3% |
| 54.3% | True shooting % | 53.7% |
| 873 | Games played | 984 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Michael Cooper's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Wes Unseld's era.
Playoff averages
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Wes Unseld |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Points / game | 10.6 |
| 3.4 | Rebounds / game | 14.9 |
| 4.2 | Assists / game | 3.8 |
| 1.2 | Steals / game | 0.6 |
| 0.6 | Blocks / game | 0.5 |
| 46.1% | Field goal % | 49.8% |
| 32.6% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 77.6% | Free throw % | 60.7% |
| 168 | Playoff games | 119 |
Accolades
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Wes Unseld |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 1 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 1 |
| 5 | Championships | 1 |
| 0 | All-Star selections | 5 |
| 0 | All-NBA 1st Team | 1 |
| #65 | All-time GOAT rank | #55 |
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