Michael Cooper vs. Chris Herren Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Chris Herren 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.

Chris Herren

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Chris Herren: 1999-00 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Chris Herren 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Chris Herren 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Chris Herren 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Chris Herren 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Chris Herren 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Chris Herren 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Chris Herren 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 Chris Herren 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Chris Herren 1.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Chris Herren 2.4

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Chris Herren 0.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Chris Herren 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Chris Herren 224

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Chris Herren 73

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Chris Herren 167

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Chris Herren 29

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Chris Herren 2

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Chris Herren 70

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Chris Herren .336

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Chris Herren .328

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Chris Herren .692

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Chris Herren 3.3 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Chris Herren 1.2 (2000)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Chris Herren 2.5 (2000)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Chris Herren 0.6 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Chris Herren 0.0 (2000)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Chris Herren -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Chris Herren -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Chris Herren -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Chris Herren -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Chris Herren -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Chris Herren -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Chris Herren -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Chris Herren -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Chris Herren -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Chris Herren -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Chris Herren 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Chris Herren -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Chris Herren -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Chris Herren -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Chris Herren -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Chris Herren -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Chris Herren -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Chris Herren -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Chris Herren -

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