Ky Bowman vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Ky Bowman 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

Ky Bowman

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Ky Bowman: 2019-20 to 2019-20
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Ky Bowman 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Ky Bowman 1 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Ky Bowman 0 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Ky Bowman 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Ky Bowman 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Ky Bowman 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Ky Bowman 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 Ky Bowman 7.4 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Ky Bowman 2.7 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Ky Bowman 2.9 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Ky Bowman 1.0 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Ky Bowman 0.2 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Ky Bowman 335 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Ky Bowman 121 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Ky Bowman 131 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Ky Bowman 44 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Ky Bowman 10 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Ky Bowman 45 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Ky Bowman .417 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Ky Bowman .308 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Ky Bowman .829 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Ky Bowman 7.4 (2020) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Ky Bowman 2.7 (2020) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Ky Bowman 2.9 (2020) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Ky Bowman 1.0 (2020) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Ky Bowman 0.2 (2020) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Ky Bowman 0 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Ky Bowman - Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Ky Bowman - 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.