Michael Cooper vs. Jerome Henderson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jerome Henderson 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.

Jerome Henderson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Jerome Henderson: 1985-86 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Jerome Henderson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Jerome Henderson 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Jerome Henderson 1

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Jerome Henderson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Jerome Henderson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Jerome Henderson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Jerome Henderson 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 Jerome Henderson 2.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Jerome Henderson 1.1

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Jerome Henderson 0.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Jerome Henderson 0.1

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Jerome Henderson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Jerome Henderson 16

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Jerome Henderson 8

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Jerome Henderson 0

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Jerome Henderson 1

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Jerome Henderson 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Jerome Henderson 7

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Jerome Henderson .375

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Jerome Henderson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Jerome Henderson 1.000

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Jerome Henderson 4.0 (1986)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Jerome Henderson 1.2 (1987)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Jerome Henderson 0.0 (1987)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Jerome Henderson 0.2 (1987)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Jerome Henderson 0.2 (1987)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Jerome Henderson 0.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Jerome Henderson 0.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Jerome Henderson 0.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Jerome Henderson 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Jerome Henderson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Jerome Henderson 0

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Jerome Henderson 0

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Jerome Henderson 0

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Jerome Henderson 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Jerome Henderson 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Jerome Henderson 1

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Jerome Henderson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Jerome Henderson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Jerome Henderson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Jerome Henderson 0.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Jerome Henderson 0.0 (1987)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Jerome Henderson 0.0 (1987)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Jerome Henderson 0.0 (1987)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Jerome Henderson 0.0 (1987)

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