Greg Buckner vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Greg Buckner 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

Greg Buckner

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Greg Buckner: 1999-00 to 2008-09
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Greg Buckner 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Greg Buckner 10 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Greg Buckner 6 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Greg Buckner 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Greg Buckner 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Greg Buckner 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Greg Buckner 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 Greg Buckner 5.0 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Greg Buckner 2.8 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Greg Buckner 1.3 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Greg Buckner 0.8 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Greg Buckner 0.2 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Greg Buckner 2,878 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Greg Buckner 1,593 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Greg Buckner 719 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Greg Buckner 454 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Greg Buckner 111 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Greg Buckner 570 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Greg Buckner .450 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Greg Buckner .334 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Greg Buckner .757 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Greg Buckner 6.7 (2006) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Greg Buckner 4.2 (2001) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Greg Buckner 1.9 (2005) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Greg Buckner 1.2 (2006) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Greg Buckner 0.4 (2002) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Greg Buckner 4.1 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Greg Buckner 2.6 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Greg Buckner 0.6 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Greg Buckner 0.4 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Greg Buckner 0.2 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Greg Buckner 157 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Greg Buckner 100 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Greg Buckner 23 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Greg Buckner 16 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Greg Buckner 6 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Greg Buckner 38 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Greg Buckner .377 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Greg Buckner .259 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Greg Buckner .786 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Greg Buckner 12.6 (2006) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Greg Buckner 4.2 (2001) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Greg Buckner 1.2 (2006) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Greg Buckner 1.0 (2001) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Greg Buckner 0.2 (2006) 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.