Michael Cooper vs. Eric Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Eric Johnson 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.

Eric Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Eric Johnson: 1989-90 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Eric Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Eric Johnson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Eric Johnson 1

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Eric Johnson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Eric Johnson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Eric Johnson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Eric Johnson 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 Eric Johnson 1.1

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Eric Johnson 0.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Eric Johnson 1.3

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Eric Johnson 0.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Eric Johnson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Eric Johnson 54

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Eric Johnson 28

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Eric Johnson 64

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Eric Johnson 17

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Eric Johnson 2

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Eric Johnson 48

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Eric Johnson .238

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Eric Johnson .167

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Eric Johnson .765

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Eric Johnson 1.1 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Eric Johnson 0.6 (1990)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Eric Johnson 1.3 (1990)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Eric Johnson 0.4 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Eric Johnson 0.0 (1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Eric Johnson 0.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Eric Johnson 0.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Eric Johnson 0.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Eric Johnson 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Eric Johnson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Eric Johnson 0

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Eric Johnson 0

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Eric Johnson 0

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Eric Johnson 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Eric Johnson 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Eric Johnson 1

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Eric Johnson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Eric Johnson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Eric Johnson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Eric Johnson 0.0 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Eric Johnson 0.0 (1990)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Eric Johnson 0.0 (1990)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Eric Johnson 0.0 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Eric Johnson 0.0 (1990)

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