Michael Cooper vs. Ronnie Murphy Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ronnie Murphy 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.

Ronnie Murphy

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Ronnie Murphy: 1987-88 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Ronnie Murphy 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Ronnie Murphy 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Ronnie Murphy 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Ronnie Murphy 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Ronnie Murphy 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Ronnie Murphy 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Ronnie Murphy 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 Ronnie Murphy 2.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Ronnie Murphy 0.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Ronnie Murphy 0.3

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Ronnie Murphy 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Ronnie Murphy 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Ronnie Murphy 36

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Ronnie Murphy 11

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Ronnie Murphy 6

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Ronnie Murphy 5

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Ronnie Murphy 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Ronnie Murphy 18

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Ronnie Murphy .286

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Ronnie Murphy .250

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Ronnie Murphy .636

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Ronnie Murphy 2.0 (1988)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Ronnie Murphy 0.6 (1988)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Ronnie Murphy 0.3 (1988)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Ronnie Murphy 0.3 (1988)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Ronnie Murphy 0.1 (1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Ronnie Murphy -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Ronnie Murphy -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Ronnie Murphy -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Ronnie Murphy -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Ronnie Murphy -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Ronnie Murphy -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Ronnie Murphy -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Ronnie Murphy -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Ronnie Murphy -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Ronnie Murphy -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Ronnie Murphy 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Ronnie Murphy -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Ronnie Murphy -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Ronnie Murphy -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Ronnie Murphy -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Ronnie Murphy -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Ronnie Murphy -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Ronnie Murphy -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Ronnie Murphy -

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