Bruce Bowen vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Bruce Bowen 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

Bruce Bowen

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Bruce Bowen: 1996-97 to 2008-09
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Bruce Bowen 3 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Bruce Bowen 13 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Bruce Bowen 10 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Bruce Bowen 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Bruce Bowen 5 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Bruce Bowen 8 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Bruce Bowen 0 Michael Cooper 1 *

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Bruce Bowen 6.1 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Bruce Bowen 2.8 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Bruce Bowen 1.2 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Bruce Bowen 0.8 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Bruce Bowen 0.4 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Bruce Bowen 5,290 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Bruce Bowen 2,428 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Bruce Bowen 1,089 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Bruce Bowen 712 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Bruce Bowen 336 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Bruce Bowen 873 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Bruce Bowen .409 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Bruce Bowen .393 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Bruce Bowen .575 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Bruce Bowen 8.2 (2005) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Bruce Bowen 3.9 (2006) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Bruce Bowen 1.6 (2001) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Bruce Bowen 1.4 (1998) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Bruce Bowen 1.0 (1997) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Bruce Bowen 6.0 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Bruce Bowen 2.7 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Bruce Bowen 1.3 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Bruce Bowen 0.8 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Bruce Bowen 0.5 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Bruce Bowen 808 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Bruce Bowen 366 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Bruce Bowen 177 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Bruce Bowen 108 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Bruce Bowen 64 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Bruce Bowen 135 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Bruce Bowen .394 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Bruce Bowen .422 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Bruce Bowen .553 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Bruce Bowen 6.9 (2003) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Bruce Bowen 4.1 (2007) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Bruce Bowen 1.6 (2003) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Bruce Bowen 1.4 (2007) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Bruce Bowen 0.7 (2003) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984)

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