Michael Cooper vs. Reggie Theus Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Reggie Theus 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.

Reggie Theus

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Reggie Theus: 1978-79 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Reggie Theus 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Reggie Theus 13

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Reggie Theus 4

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Reggie Theus 2

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Reggie Theus 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Reggie Theus 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Reggie Theus 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 Reggie Theus 18.5

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Reggie Theus 3.3

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Reggie Theus 6.3

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Reggie Theus 1.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Reggie Theus 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Reggie Theus 19,015

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Reggie Theus 3,349

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Reggie Theus 6,453

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Reggie Theus 1,206

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Reggie Theus 236

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Reggie Theus 1,026

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Reggie Theus .471

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Reggie Theus .252 *

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Reggie Theus .826

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Reggie Theus 23.8 (1983)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Reggie Theus 4.0 (1980)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Reggie Theus 9.6 (1986)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Reggie Theus 1.7 (1983)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Reggie Theus 0.4 (1991)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Reggie Theus 14.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Reggie Theus 2.8

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Reggie Theus 5.7

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Reggie Theus 1.1

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Reggie Theus 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Reggie Theus 244

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Reggie Theus 47

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Reggie Theus 97

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Reggie Theus 18

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Reggie Theus 2

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Reggie Theus 17

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Reggie Theus .410

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Reggie Theus .133 *

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Reggie Theus .831

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Reggie Theus 19.8 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Reggie Theus 3.7 (1984)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Reggie Theus 6.3 (1986)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Reggie Theus 1.7 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Reggie Theus 0.7 (1986)

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