Michael Cooper vs. Ralph Jackson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Jackson 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.

Ralph Jackson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Ralph Jackson: 1984-85 to 1984-85

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Ralph Jackson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Ralph Jackson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Ralph Jackson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Ralph Jackson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Ralph Jackson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Ralph Jackson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Ralph Jackson 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 Ralph Jackson 2.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Ralph Jackson 1.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Ralph Jackson 4.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Ralph Jackson 2.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Ralph Jackson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Ralph Jackson 2

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Ralph Jackson 1

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Ralph Jackson 4

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Ralph Jackson 2

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Ralph Jackson 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Ralph Jackson 1

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Ralph Jackson .333

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Ralph Jackson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Ralph Jackson -

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Ralph Jackson 2.0 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Ralph Jackson 1.0 (1985)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Ralph Jackson 4.0 (1985)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Ralph Jackson 2.0 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Ralph Jackson 0.0 (1985)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Ralph Jackson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Ralph Jackson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Ralph Jackson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Ralph Jackson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Ralph Jackson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Ralph Jackson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Ralph Jackson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Ralph Jackson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Ralph Jackson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Ralph Jackson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Ralph Jackson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Ralph Jackson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Ralph Jackson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Ralph Jackson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Ralph Jackson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Ralph Jackson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Ralph Jackson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Ralph Jackson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Ralph Jackson -

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