Michael Cooper vs. Goo Kennedy Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Goo Kennedy 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.

Goo Kennedy

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Goo Kennedy: 1976-77 to 1976-77

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Goo Kennedy 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Goo Kennedy 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Goo Kennedy 1

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Goo Kennedy 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Goo Kennedy 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Goo Kennedy 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Goo Kennedy 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 Goo Kennedy 2.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Goo Kennedy 1.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Goo Kennedy 0.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Goo Kennedy 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Goo Kennedy 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Goo Kennedy 65

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Goo Kennedy 51

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Goo Kennedy 6

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Goo Kennedy 7

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Goo Kennedy 5

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Goo Kennedy 32

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Goo Kennedy .534

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Goo Kennedy - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Goo Kennedy .375

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Goo Kennedy 2.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Goo Kennedy 1.6 (1977)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Goo Kennedy 0.2 (1977)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Goo Kennedy 0.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Goo Kennedy 0.2 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Goo Kennedy 2.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Goo Kennedy 2.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Goo Kennedy 0.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Goo Kennedy 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Goo Kennedy 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Goo Kennedy 12

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Goo Kennedy 12

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Goo Kennedy 0

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Goo Kennedy 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Goo Kennedy 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Goo Kennedy 6

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Goo Kennedy .500

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Goo Kennedy - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Goo Kennedy 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Goo Kennedy 2.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Goo Kennedy 2.0 (1977)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Goo Kennedy 0.0 (1977)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Goo Kennedy 0.0 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Goo Kennedy 0.0 (1977)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.