Michael Cooper vs. Norm Richardson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Norm Richardson 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.

Norm Richardson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Norm Richardson: 2001-02 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Norm Richardson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Norm Richardson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Norm Richardson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Norm Richardson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Norm Richardson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Norm Richardson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Norm Richardson 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 Norm Richardson 2.7

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Norm Richardson 0.7

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Norm Richardson 0.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Norm Richardson 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Norm Richardson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Norm Richardson 30

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Norm Richardson 8

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Norm Richardson 2

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Norm Richardson 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Norm Richardson 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Norm Richardson 11

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Norm Richardson .385

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Norm Richardson .500

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Norm Richardson .667

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Norm Richardson 2.7 (2002)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Norm Richardson 0.7 (2002)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Norm Richardson 0.2 (2002)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Norm Richardson 0.0 (2002)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Norm Richardson 0.0 (2002)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Norm Richardson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Norm Richardson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Norm Richardson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Norm Richardson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Norm Richardson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Norm Richardson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Norm Richardson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Norm Richardson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Norm Richardson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Norm Richardson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Norm Richardson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Norm Richardson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Norm Richardson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Norm Richardson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Norm Richardson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Norm Richardson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Norm Richardson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Norm Richardson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Norm Richardson -

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