Last Updated on July 25, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Michael Cooper’s playoff stats are summarized on this page across every season documented in HeatingUp. The data provides a numerical record of his playoff production, with all figures sourced from HeatingUp, covering his NBA postseason appearances with the Los Angeles Lakers from 1980 to 1990.
Here is a season-by-season breakdown of Michael Cooper’s NBA playoff per-game statistics:
| Season | Team | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | LAL | 16 | 29.0 | 9.1 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | .407 | 0.0 | .861 |
| 1981 | LAL | 3 | 34.0 | 10.7 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | .550 | 0.0 | .714 |
| 1982 | LAL | 14 | 27.4 | 11.9 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 | .565 | .500 | .735 |
| 1983 | LAL | 15 | 30.2 | 9.4 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0.4 | .465 | .143 | .829 |
| 1984 | LAL | 21 | 34.4 | 11.3 | 3.9 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | .461 | .333 | .806 |
| 1985 | LAL | 19 | 26.4 | 10.4 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | .563 | .308 | .923 |
| 1986 | LAL | 14 | 30.1 | 9.7 | 3.3 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | .470 | .463 | .818 |
| 1987 | LAL | 18 | 29.0 | 13.0 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 1.4 | 0.8 | .484 | .486 | .852 |
| 1988 | LAL | 24 | 24.5 | 6.4 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | .412 | .403 | .741 |
| 1989 | LAL | 15 | 27.6 | 7.7 | 2.7 | 4.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | .416 | .382 | .833 |
| 1990 | LAL | 9 | 19.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | .286 | .250 | — |
Career Playoff Totals: 168 games, 28.2 MPG, 9.4 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 4.2 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.6 BPG, .468 FG%, .392 3P%, .825 FT%
Michael Cooper was renowned for his defensive prowess and versatility, playing a pivotal role in the Los Angeles Lakers’ success during the 1980s. His ability to guard multiple positions, combined with his playmaking skills, made him an invaluable asset during the Lakers’ championship runs.