Jonathan Bender vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Jonathan Bender 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

Jonathan Bender

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jonathan Bender: 1999-00 to 2009-10
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jonathan Bender 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Jonathan Bender 8 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Jonathan Bender 5 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Jonathan Bender 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Jonathan Bender 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Jonathan Bender 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Jonathan Bender 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 Jonathan Bender 5.5 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Jonathan Bender 2.2 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.6 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.2 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.6 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Jonathan Bender 1,453 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Jonathan Bender 582 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Jonathan Bender 170 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Jonathan Bender 43 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Jonathan Bender 169 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Jonathan Bender 262 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jonathan Bender .417 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Jonathan Bender .340 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Jonathan Bender .763 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jonathan Bender 7.4 (2002) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Jonathan Bender 3.1 (2002) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Jonathan Bender 1.0 (2006) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.2 (2002) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Jonathan Bender 1.2 (2003) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jonathan Bender 3.3 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Jonathan Bender 1.2 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.3 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.1 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.6 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Jonathan Bender 112 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Jonathan Bender 42 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Jonathan Bender 9 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Jonathan Bender 5 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Jonathan Bender 19 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Jonathan Bender 34 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jonathan Bender .412 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Jonathan Bender .361 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Jonathan Bender .679 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jonathan Bender 5.7 (2003) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Jonathan Bender 2.3 (2003) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.4 (2004) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.4 (2002) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.9 (2004) 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.