Michael Cooper vs. Pearl Washington Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Pearl Washington 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.

Pearl Washington

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Pearl Washington: 1986-87 to 1988-89

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Pearl Washington 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Pearl Washington 3

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Pearl Washington 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Pearl Washington 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Pearl Washington 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Pearl Washington 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Pearl Washington 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 Pearl Washington 8.6

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Pearl Washington 1.9

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Pearl Washington 3.8

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Pearl Washington 1.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Pearl Washington 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Pearl Washington 1,660

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Pearl Washington 370

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Pearl Washington 733

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Pearl Washington 256

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Pearl Washington 15

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Pearl Washington 194

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Pearl Washington .452

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Pearl Washington .184

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Pearl Washington .746

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Pearl Washington 9.3 (1988)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Pearl Washington 2.3 (1989)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Pearl Washington 4.2 (1989)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Pearl Washington 1.4 (1989)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Pearl Washington 0.1 (1987)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Pearl Washington -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Pearl Washington -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Pearl Washington -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Pearl Washington -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Pearl Washington -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Pearl Washington -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Pearl Washington -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Pearl Washington -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Pearl Washington -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Pearl Washington -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Pearl Washington 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Pearl Washington -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Pearl Washington -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Pearl Washington -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Pearl Washington -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Pearl Washington -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Pearl Washington -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Pearl Washington -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Pearl Washington -

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