Michael Cooper vs. Kevin Johnson Comparison

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

Kevin Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Kevin Johnson: 1987-88 to 1999-00

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Kevin Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Kevin Johnson 12

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Kevin Johnson 11

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Kevin Johnson 3

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 0 Kevin Johnson 5

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Kevin 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 Kevin Johnson 17.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Kevin Johnson 3.3

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Kevin Johnson 9.1

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Kevin Johnson 1.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Kevin Johnson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Kevin Johnson 13,127

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Kevin Johnson 2,404

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Kevin Johnson 6,711

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Kevin Johnson 1,082

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Kevin Johnson 176

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Kevin Johnson 735

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Kevin Johnson .493

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Kevin Johnson .305

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Kevin Johnson .841

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Kevin Johnson 22.5 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Kevin Johnson 4.2 (1989)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Kevin Johnson 12.2 (1989)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Kevin Johnson 2.1 (1991)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Kevin Johnson 0.4 (1993)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Kevin Johnson 19.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Kevin Johnson 3.3

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Kevin Johnson 8.9

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Kevin Johnson 1.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Kevin Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Kevin Johnson 2,026

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Kevin Johnson 349

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Kevin Johnson 935

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Kevin Johnson 132

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Kevin Johnson 30

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Kevin Johnson 105

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Kevin Johnson .469

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Kevin Johnson .244

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Kevin Johnson .833

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Kevin Johnson 26.6 (1994)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Kevin Johnson 4.4 (1997)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Kevin Johnson 12.3 (1989)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Kevin Johnson 2.6 (1997)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Kevin Johnson 0.6 (1993)

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