Michael Cooper vs. Joe Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joe 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.

Joe Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Joe Johnson: 2001-02 to 2021-22

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Joe Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Joe Johnson 18

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Joe Johnson 13

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Joe Johnson 7

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 0 Joe Johnson 1

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Joe 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 Joe Johnson 16.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Joe Johnson 4.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Joe Johnson 3.9

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Joe Johnson 0.8

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Joe Johnson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Joe Johnson 20,407

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Joe Johnson 5,059

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Joe Johnson 5,001

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Joe Johnson 1,071

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Joe Johnson 260

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Joe Johnson 1,277

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Joe Johnson .441

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Joe Johnson .371

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Joe Johnson .802

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Joe Johnson 25.0 (2007)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Joe Johnson 5.1 (2005)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Joe Johnson 6.5 (2006)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Joe Johnson 1.3 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Joe Johnson 0.4 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Joe Johnson 15.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Joe Johnson 4.2

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Joe Johnson 3.1

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Joe Johnson 0.8

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Joe Johnson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Joe Johnson 1,828

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Joe Johnson 506

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Joe Johnson 369

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Joe Johnson 96

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Joe Johnson 19

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Joe Johnson 120

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Joe Johnson .427

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Joe Johnson .339

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Joe Johnson .779

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Joe Johnson 21.2 (2014)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Joe Johnson 7.7 (2015)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Joe Johnson 5.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Joe Johnson 1.3 (2012)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Joe Johnson 0.4 (2005)

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