Michael Cooper vs. Billy Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Billy Thomas 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.

Billy Thomas

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Billy Thomas: 2004-05 to 2007-08

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Billy Thomas 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Billy Thomas 3

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Billy Thomas 3

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Billy Thomas 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Billy Thomas 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Billy Thomas 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Billy Thomas 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 Billy Thomas 2.7

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Billy Thomas 1.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Billy Thomas 0.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Billy Thomas 0.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Billy Thomas 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Billy Thomas 144

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Billy Thomas 52

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Billy Thomas 26

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Billy Thomas 25

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Billy Thomas 2

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Billy Thomas 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Billy Thomas .338

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Billy Thomas .304

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Billy Thomas .846

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Billy Thomas 3.7 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Billy Thomas 1.4 (2005)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Billy Thomas 0.7 (2005)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Billy Thomas 0.6 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Billy Thomas 0.1 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Billy Thomas 0.6

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Billy Thomas 0.3

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Billy Thomas 0.1

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Billy Thomas 0.1

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Billy Thomas 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Billy Thomas 5

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Billy Thomas 2

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Billy Thomas 1

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Billy Thomas 1

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Billy Thomas 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Billy Thomas 8

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Billy Thomas .100

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Billy Thomas .167

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Billy Thomas .500

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Billy Thomas 1.0 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Billy Thomas 0.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Billy Thomas 0.3 (2008)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Billy Thomas 0.3 (2008)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Billy Thomas 0.0 (2008)

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