Michael Cooper vs. Henry Ellenson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Henry Ellenson 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.

Henry Ellenson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Henry Ellenson: 2016-17 to 2020-21

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Henry Ellenson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Henry Ellenson 5

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Henry Ellenson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Henry Ellenson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Henry Ellenson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Henry Ellenson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Henry Ellenson 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 Henry Ellenson 4.1

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Henry Ellenson 2.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Henry Ellenson 0.6

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Henry Ellenson 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Henry Ellenson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Henry Ellenson 342

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Henry Ellenson 206

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Henry Ellenson 49

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Henry Ellenson 13

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Henry Ellenson 3

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Henry Ellenson 83

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Henry Ellenson .371

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Henry Ellenson .336

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Henry Ellenson .773

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Henry Ellenson 7.5 (2021)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Henry Ellenson 6.0 (2021)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Henry Ellenson 2.5 (2021)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Henry Ellenson 0.4 (2019)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Henry Ellenson 0.1 (2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Henry Ellenson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Henry Ellenson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Henry Ellenson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Henry Ellenson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Henry Ellenson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Henry Ellenson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Henry Ellenson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Henry Ellenson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Henry Ellenson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Henry Ellenson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Henry Ellenson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Henry Ellenson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Henry Ellenson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Henry Ellenson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Henry Ellenson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Henry Ellenson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Henry Ellenson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Henry Ellenson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Henry Ellenson -

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