Michael Cooper vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Michael Cooper that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Michael Cooper

vs.

Walker Kessler

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Walker Kessler 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Walker Kessler 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Walker Kessler 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Walker Kessler 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Walker Kessler 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 8.9 Walker Kessler 8.7

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Walker Kessler 8.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Walker Kessler 0.9

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Walker Kessler 0.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Walker Kessler 1,197

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Walker Kessler 1,101

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Walker Kessler 129

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Walker Kessler 56

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Walker Kessler 327

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Walker Kessler 138

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Walker Kessler .690

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Walker Kessler .227

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Walker Kessler .548

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Walker Kessler 9.2 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Walker Kessler 8.4 (2023)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Walker Kessler 0.9 (2024)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Walker Kessler 0.5 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Walker Kessler -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Walker Kessler -

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.