Michael Cooper vs. Johnny Dawkins Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Johnny Dawkins 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.

Johnny Dawkins

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Johnny Dawkins: 1986-87 to 1994-95

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Johnny Dawkins 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Johnny Dawkins 9

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Johnny Dawkins 2

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Johnny Dawkins 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Johnny Dawkins 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Johnny Dawkins 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Johnny Dawkins 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 Johnny Dawkins 11.1

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Johnny Dawkins 2.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Johnny Dawkins 5.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Johnny Dawkins 1.1

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Johnny Dawkins 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Johnny Dawkins 5,984

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Johnny Dawkins 1,336

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Johnny Dawkins 2,997

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Johnny Dawkins 618

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Johnny Dawkins 29

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Johnny Dawkins 541

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Johnny Dawkins .456

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Johnny Dawkins .330

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Johnny Dawkins .857

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Johnny Dawkins 15.8 (1988)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Johnny Dawkins 4.0 (1991)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Johnny Dawkins 7.4 (1990)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Johnny Dawkins 1.7 (1989)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Johnny Dawkins 0.1 (1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Johnny Dawkins 12.1

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Johnny Dawkins 1.9

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Johnny Dawkins 7.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Johnny Dawkins 1.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Johnny Dawkins 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Johnny Dawkins 157

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Johnny Dawkins 25

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Johnny Dawkins 98

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Johnny Dawkins 19

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Johnny Dawkins 2

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Johnny Dawkins 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Johnny Dawkins .428

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Johnny Dawkins .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Johnny Dawkins .830

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Johnny Dawkins 14.2 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Johnny Dawkins 2.2 (1990)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Johnny Dawkins 9.3 (1990)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Johnny Dawkins 1.7 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Johnny Dawkins 0.2 (1990)

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