Michael Cooper vs. Walter Jordan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walter Jordan 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.

Walter Jordan

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Walter Jordan: 1980-81 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Walter Jordan 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Walter Jordan 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Walter Jordan 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Walter Jordan 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Walter Jordan 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Walter Jordan 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Walter Jordan 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 Walter Jordan 2.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Walter Jordan 1.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Walter Jordan 0.4

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Walter Jordan 0.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Walter Jordan 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Walter Jordan 68

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Walter Jordan 42

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Walter Jordan 11

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Walter Jordan 11

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Walter Jordan 5

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Walter Jordan 30

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Walter Jordan .387

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Walter Jordan -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Walter Jordan .588

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Walter Jordan 2.3 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Walter Jordan 1.4 (1981)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Walter Jordan 0.4 (1981)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Walter Jordan 0.4 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Walter Jordan 0.2 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Walter Jordan -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Walter Jordan -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Walter Jordan -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Walter Jordan -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Walter Jordan -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Walter Jordan -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Walter Jordan -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Walter Jordan -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Walter Jordan -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Walter Jordan -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Walter Jordan 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Walter Jordan -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Walter Jordan -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Walter Jordan -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Walter Jordan -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Walter Jordan -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Walter Jordan -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Walter Jordan -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Walter Jordan -

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