Michael Cooper vs. Henry Ward Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Henry Ward 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 Ward

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

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Henry Ward 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Henry Ward 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Henry Ward 1

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Henry Ward 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Henry Ward 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 Ward 3.1

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Henry Ward 1.2

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Henry Ward 0.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Henry Ward 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Henry Ward 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Henry Ward 83

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Henry Ward 33

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Henry Ward 6

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Henry Ward 6

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Henry Ward 5

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Henry Ward 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Henry Ward .378

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Henry Ward - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Henry Ward .882

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Henry Ward 3.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Henry Ward 1.2 (1977)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Henry Ward 0.2 (1977)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Henry Ward 0.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Henry Ward 0.2 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Henry Ward 4.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Henry Ward 0.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Henry Ward 0.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Henry Ward 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Henry Ward 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Henry Ward 4

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Henry Ward 0

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Henry Ward 0

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Henry Ward 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Henry Ward 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Henry Ward 1

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Henry Ward .667

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Henry Ward - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Henry Ward -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Henry Ward 4.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Henry Ward 0.0 (1977)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Henry Ward 0.0 (1977)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Henry Ward 0.0 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Henry Ward 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.