Erick Barkley vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Erick Barkley 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

Erick Barkley

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Erick Barkley: 2000-01 to 2001-02
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Erick Barkley 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Erick Barkley 2 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Erick Barkley 0 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Erick Barkley 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Erick Barkley 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Erick Barkley 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Erick Barkley 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 Erick Barkley 2.9 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Erick Barkley 0.8 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Erick Barkley 1.5 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Erick Barkley 0.7 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Erick Barkley 0.0 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Erick Barkley 77 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Erick Barkley 21 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Erick Barkley 40 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Erick Barkley 19 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Erick Barkley 1 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Erick Barkley 27 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Erick Barkley .356 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Erick Barkley .267 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Erick Barkley .900 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Erick Barkley 3.1 (2002) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Erick Barkley 0.9 (2002) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Erick Barkley 1.8 (2002) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Erick Barkley 0.9 (2002) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Erick Barkley 0.1 (2002) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Erick Barkley 0 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Erick Barkley - Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Erick Barkley - 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.