Michael Cooper vs. Joseph Forte Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joseph Forte 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.

Joseph Forte

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Joseph Forte: 2001-02 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Joseph Forte 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Joseph Forte 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Joseph Forte 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Joseph Forte 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Joseph Forte 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Joseph Forte 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Joseph Forte 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 Joseph Forte 1.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Joseph Forte 0.7

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Joseph Forte 0.7

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Joseph Forte 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Joseph Forte 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Joseph Forte 30

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Joseph Forte 17

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Joseph Forte 17

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Joseph Forte 6

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Joseph Forte 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Joseph Forte 25

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Joseph Forte .234

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Joseph Forte .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Joseph Forte .800

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Joseph Forte 1.4 (2003)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Joseph Forte 0.8 (2002)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Joseph Forte 0.8 (2002)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Joseph Forte 0.3 (2002)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Joseph Forte 0.0 (2003)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Joseph Forte -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Joseph Forte -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Joseph Forte -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Joseph Forte -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Joseph Forte -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Joseph Forte -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Joseph Forte -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Joseph Forte -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Joseph Forte -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Joseph Forte -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Joseph Forte 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Joseph Forte -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Joseph Forte -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Joseph Forte -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Joseph Forte -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Joseph Forte -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Joseph Forte -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Joseph Forte -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Joseph Forte -

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