Michael Cooper vs. Steve Henson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Steve Henson 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 Henson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Steve Henson: 1990-91 to 1998-99

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Steve Henson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Steve Henson 7

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Steve Henson 2

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Steve Henson 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Steve Henson 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 Steve Henson 3.1

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Steve Henson 0.7

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Steve Henson 2.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Steve Henson 0.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Steve Henson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Steve Henson 739

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Steve Henson 176

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Steve Henson 465

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Steve Henson 88

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Steve Henson 2

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Steve Henson 238

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Steve Henson .403

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Steve Henson .432

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Steve Henson .869

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Steve Henson 4.0 (1993)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Steve Henson 1.0 (1993)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Steve Henson 2.9 (1993)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Steve Henson 0.6 (1993)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Steve Henson 0.0 (1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Steve Henson 4.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Steve Henson 1.2

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Steve Henson 1.3

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Steve Henson 0.8

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Steve Henson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Steve Henson 25

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Steve Henson 7

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Steve Henson 8

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Steve Henson 5

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Steve Henson 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Steve Henson 6

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Steve Henson .429

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Steve Henson .500

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Steve Henson .750

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Steve Henson 5.7 (1991)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Steve Henson 1.3 (1993)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Steve Henson 1.7 (1993)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Steve Henson 1.3 (1993)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Steve Henson 0.0 (1993)

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