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Michael Cooper Retired

Guard · Los Angeles Lakers · 6'4", 195 lb · Drafted 1978
5× NBA ChampionRetired greatLos Angeles Lakers
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In short

Michael Cooper is a retired guard best known with the Los Angeles Lakers. Coop; a DPOY wing on Showtime. Career averages: 8.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.

Scoring map · Michael’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 33% · Top of key 3 13%
Rim — 33% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 10% of scoring, 11% of shotsTop of key 3 — 13% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 13% of scoring, 13% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 6% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim33%
  • Top of key 313%
  • Wing 3 (R)13%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Michael Cooper is a retired retired standout. Coop; a DPOY wing on Showtime.

He averaged 8.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists and won 5 championships over his career.

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Career avg
8.9 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
3.2 rpg
career
Assists
4.2 apg
career
Titles
5× champion
Los Angeles Lakers
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Michael Cooper is a retired guard, most associated with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Coop; a DPOY wing on Showtime.

He retired with career averages of 8.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

Coop; a DPOY wing on Showtime.

PERSONALITY

The person

A retired retired standout and Los Angeles Lakers name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
retired standout · guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
75/100
Scoring64
Playmaking55
Rebounding47
Perimeter D62
Rim protection34
Spacing58
Athleticism73
Clutch58
RetiredLos Angeles Lakers
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Coop; a DPOY wing on Showtime.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
8.9
per game
Career RPG
3.2
per game
Career APG
4.2
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyCoop; a DPOY wing on Showtime.
Titles5× NBA champion.

Hardware

5×
NBA Champion
1×
Defensive Player of the Year
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A retired standout and Los Angeles Lakers name.

Michael Cooper's career is complete: Coop; a DPOY wing on Showtime.

Contract

Status
Retired
Bottom line

A memorable pro — 5× champion with the Los Angeles Lakers.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Michael Cooper's career averages?

Michael Cooper averaged 8.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.

Is Michael Cooper retired?

Yes — Michael Cooper is a retired guard.