Michael Cooper vs. Cheese Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Cheese 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.

Cheese Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Cheese Johnson: 1979-80 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Cheese Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Cheese Johnson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Cheese Johnson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Cheese Johnson 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Cheese 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 Cheese Johnson 3.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Cheese Johnson 1.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Cheese Johnson 0.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Cheese Johnson 0.1

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Cheese Johnson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Cheese Johnson 27

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Cheese Johnson 14

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Cheese Johnson 2

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Cheese Johnson 1

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Cheese Johnson 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Cheese Johnson 9

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Cheese Johnson .400

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Cheese Johnson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Cheese Johnson .600

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Cheese Johnson 3.0 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Cheese Johnson 1.6 (1980)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Cheese Johnson 0.2 (1980)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Cheese Johnson 0.1 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Cheese Johnson 0.0 (1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Cheese Johnson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Cheese Johnson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Cheese Johnson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Cheese Johnson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Cheese Johnson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Cheese Johnson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Cheese Johnson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Cheese Johnson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Cheese Johnson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Cheese Johnson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Cheese Johnson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Cheese Johnson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Cheese Johnson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Cheese Johnson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Cheese Johnson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Cheese Johnson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Cheese Johnson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Cheese Johnson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Cheese Johnson -

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