Michael Cooper vs. Steve Francis Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Steve Francis 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.

Steve Francis

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Steve Francis: 1999-00 to 2007-08

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Steve Francis 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Steve Francis 9

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Steve Francis 1

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Steve Francis 3

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Steve Francis 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Steve Francis 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Steve Francis 0

Rookie of The Year Michael Cooper 0 Steve Francis 1

* 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 Steve Francis 18.1

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Steve Francis 5.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Steve Francis 6.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Steve Francis 1.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Steve Francis 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Steve Francis 10,446

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Steve Francis 3,215

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Steve Francis 3,473

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Steve Francis 846

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Steve Francis 223

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Steve Francis 576

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Steve Francis .429

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Steve Francis .341

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Steve Francis .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Steve Francis 21.6 (2002)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Steve Francis 7.0 (2002)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Steve Francis 7.0 (2005)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Steve Francis 1.8 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Steve Francis 0.5 (2003)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Steve Francis 19.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Steve Francis 8.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Steve Francis 7.6

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Steve Francis 1.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Steve Francis 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Steve Francis 96

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Steve Francis 42

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Steve Francis 38

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Steve Francis 7

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Steve Francis 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Steve Francis 5

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Steve Francis .429

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Steve Francis .412

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Steve Francis .725

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Steve Francis 19.2 (2004)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Steve Francis 8.4 (2004)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Steve Francis 7.6 (2004)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Steve Francis 1.4 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Steve Francis 0.2 (2004)

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