Elmer Bennett vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Elmer Bennett 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

Elmer Bennett

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Elmer Bennett: 1994-95 to 1996-97
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Elmer Bennett 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Elmer Bennett 3 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Elmer Bennett 0 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Elmer Bennett 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Elmer Bennett 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Elmer Bennett 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Elmer Bennett 0 Michael Cooper 1 *

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

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Elmer Bennett 2.3 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Elmer Bennett 0.5 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Elmer Bennett 1.0 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Elmer Bennett 0.4 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Elmer Bennett 0.0 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Elmer Bennett 48 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Elmer Bennett 10 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Elmer Bennett 22 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Elmer Bennett 9 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Elmer Bennett 1 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Elmer Bennett 21 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Elmer Bennett .340 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Elmer Bennett .273 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Elmer Bennett .722 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Elmer Bennett 3.8 (1995) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Elmer Bennett 0.6 (1996) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Elmer Bennett 1.2 (1997) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Elmer Bennett 1.0 (1995) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Elmer Bennett 0.1 (1996) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Elmer Bennett 0 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Elmer Bennett - Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984)

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