Michael Cooper vs. Branden Dawson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Branden Dawson 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.

Branden Dawson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Branden Dawson: 2015-16 to 2015-16

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Branden Dawson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Branden Dawson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Branden Dawson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Branden Dawson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Branden Dawson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Branden Dawson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Branden Dawson 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 Branden Dawson 0.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Branden Dawson 0.7

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Branden Dawson 0.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Branden Dawson 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Branden Dawson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Branden Dawson 5

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Branden Dawson 4

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Branden Dawson 0

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Branden Dawson 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Branden Dawson 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Branden Dawson 6

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Branden Dawson .400

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Branden Dawson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Branden Dawson 1.000

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Branden Dawson 0.8 (2016)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Branden Dawson 0.7 (2016)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Branden Dawson 0.0 (2016)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Branden Dawson 0.0 (2016)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Branden Dawson 0.2 (2016)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Branden Dawson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Branden Dawson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Branden Dawson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Branden Dawson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Branden Dawson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Branden Dawson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Branden Dawson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Branden Dawson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Branden Dawson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Branden Dawson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Branden Dawson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Branden Dawson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Branden Dawson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Branden Dawson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Branden Dawson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Branden Dawson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Branden Dawson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Branden Dawson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Branden Dawson -

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