Cal Bowdler vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Cal Bowdler 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

Cal Bowdler

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Cal Bowdler: 1999-00 to 2001-02
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Cal Bowdler 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Cal Bowdler 3 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Cal Bowdler 0 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Cal Bowdler 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Cal Bowdler 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Cal Bowdler 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Cal Bowdler 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 Cal Bowdler 3.0 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Cal Bowdler 1.9 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Cal Bowdler 0.2 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Cal Bowdler 0.3 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Cal Bowdler 0.3 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Cal Bowdler 424 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Cal Bowdler 272 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Cal Bowdler 29 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Cal Bowdler 42 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Cal Bowdler 45 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Cal Bowdler 142 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Cal Bowdler .404 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Cal Bowdler .182 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Cal Bowdler .768 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Cal Bowdler 3.2 (2001) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Cal Bowdler 2.1 (2002) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Cal Bowdler 0.3 (2000) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Cal Bowdler 0.3 (2002) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Cal Bowdler 0.5 (2001) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Cal Bowdler 0 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Cal Bowdler - Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Cal Bowdler - 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.