Michael Cooper vs. Mickey Johnson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Mickey 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Mickey Johnson:
1974-75 to 1985-86
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Mickey Johnson | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
14.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
7.2 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
3.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
1.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
0.7 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
12,748 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
6,465 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
2,677 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
1,025 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
632 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
904 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
.449 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Mickey Johnson |
.165 | |   *
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
.800 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Mickey Johnson |
19.1 | | (1980) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Mickey Johnson |
10.2 | | (1977) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Mickey Johnson |
4.6 | | (1979) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Mickey Johnson |
1.9 | | (1980) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Mickey Johnson |
1.4 | | (1980) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
13.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
5.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
1.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
1.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
302 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
129 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
40 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
24 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
13 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
22 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
.466 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Mickey Johnson |
.000 | | *
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Mickey Johnson |
.832 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Mickey Johnson |
27.3 | | (1977) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Mickey Johnson |
13.0 | | (1977) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Mickey Johnson |
3.0 | | (1982) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Mickey Johnson |
1.7 | | (1977) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Mickey Johnson |
0.9 | | (1981) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
