Michael Cooper vs. Buck Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Buck Johnson 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.

Buck Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Buck Johnson: 1986-87 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Buck Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Buck Johnson 7

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Buck Johnson 5

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Buck Johnson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Buck Johnson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Buck Johnson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Buck Johnson 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 Buck Johnson 9.1

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Buck Johnson 3.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Buck Johnson 1.7

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Buck Johnson 0.8

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Buck Johnson 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Buck Johnson 4,617

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Buck Johnson 1,760

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Buck Johnson 856

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Buck Johnson 404

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Buck Johnson 252

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Buck Johnson 505

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Buck Johnson .488

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Buck Johnson .113

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Buck Johnson .738

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Buck Johnson 14.8 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Buck Johnson 4.6 (1990)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Buck Johnson 3.1 (1990)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Buck Johnson 1.3 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Buck Johnson 0.8 (1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Buck Johnson 6.5

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Buck Johnson 2.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Buck Johnson 1.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Buck Johnson 0.6

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Buck Johnson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Buck Johnson 130

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Buck Johnson 49

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Buck Johnson 30

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Buck Johnson 12

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Buck Johnson 5

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Buck Johnson 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Buck Johnson .424

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Buck Johnson .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Buck Johnson .727

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Buck Johnson 12.8 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Buck Johnson 4.7 (1991)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Buck Johnson 3.3 (1989)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Buck Johnson 1.5 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Buck Johnson 0.5 (1990)

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