Joe Alexander vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Joe Alexander 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

Joe Alexander

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Joe Alexander: 2008-09 to 2009-10
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Joe Alexander 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Joe Alexander 2 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Joe Alexander 0 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Joe Alexander 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Joe Alexander 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Joe Alexander 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Joe Alexander 0 Michael Cooper 1 *

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joe Alexander 4.2 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Joe Alexander 1.8 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Joe Alexander 0.7 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Joe Alexander 0.2 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Joe Alexander 0.4 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Joe Alexander 282 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Joe Alexander 120 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Joe Alexander 44 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Joe Alexander 16 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Joe Alexander 30 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Joe Alexander 67 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joe Alexander .410 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Joe Alexander .340 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Joe Alexander .698 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joe Alexander 4.7 (2009) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Joe Alexander 1.9 (2009) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Joe Alexander 0.7 (2009) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Joe Alexander 0.3 (2009) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Joe Alexander 0.5 (2009) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Joe Alexander 0 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Joe Alexander - Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984)

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