Josh Christopher vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Josh Christopher 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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Josh Christopher: 2021-22 to 2024-25
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Christopher 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Josh Christopher 3 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Josh Christopher 0 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Josh Christopher 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Josh Christopher 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Josh Christopher 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Josh Christopher 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 Josh Christopher 6.5 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Josh Christopher 1.8 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Josh Christopher 1.5 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Josh Christopher 0.7 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Josh Christopher 0.2 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Christopher 987 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Josh Christopher 266 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Josh Christopher 231 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Josh Christopher 103 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Josh Christopher 31 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Josh Christopher 152 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Christopher .451 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Josh Christopher .273 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Christopher .737 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Christopher 7.9 (2022) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Christopher 2.5 (2022) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Josh Christopher 2.0 (2022) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Josh Christopher 0.9 (2022) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Josh Christopher 0.2 (2023) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Josh Christopher 0 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Josh Christopher - Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Josh Christopher - 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.