Don Buse vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Don Buse 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

Don Buse

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Don Buse: 1976-77 to 1984-85
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Don Buse 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Don Buse 9 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Don Buse 6 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Don Buse 1 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Don Buse 4 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Don Buse 4 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Don Buse 0 * Michael Cooper 1 *

Assists Leader Don Buse 1 Michael Cooper 0

Steals Leader Don Buse 1 Michael Cooper 0

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

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Don Buse 6.9 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Don Buse 2.3 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Don Buse 4.5 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Don Buse 1.8 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Don Buse 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Don Buse 4,485 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Don Buse 1,507 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Don Buse 2,920 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Don Buse 1,160 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Don Buse 97 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Don Buse 648 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Don Buse .442 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Don Buse .333 * Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Don Buse .780 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Don Buse 9.7 (1982) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Don Buse 3.3 (1977) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Don Buse 8.5 (1977) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Don Buse 3.5 (1977) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Don Buse 0.3 (1982) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Don Buse 6.5 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Don Buse 2.6 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Don Buse 3.6 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Don Buse 1.1 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Don Buse 0.2 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Don Buse 227 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Don Buse 91 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Don Buse 125 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Don Buse 37 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Don Buse 6 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Don Buse 35 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Don Buse .399 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Don Buse .391 * Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Don Buse .714 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Don Buse 8.5 (1980) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Don Buse 3.7 (1979) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Don Buse 5.5 (1980) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Don Buse 2.0 (1978) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Don Buse 0.3 (1984) 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.