Jud Buechler vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Jud Buechler 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

Jud Buechler

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jud Buechler: 1990-91 to 2001-02
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jud Buechler 3 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Jud Buechler 12 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Jud Buechler 7 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Jud Buechler 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Jud Buechler 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Jud Buechler 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Jud Buechler 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 Jud Buechler 3.3 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Jud Buechler 1.8 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Jud Buechler 0.8 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Jud Buechler 0.4 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Jud Buechler 0.2 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Jud Buechler 2,385 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Jud Buechler 1,266 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Jud Buechler 560 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Jud Buechler 314 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Jud Buechler 144 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Jud Buechler 720 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jud Buechler .433 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Jud Buechler .366 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Jud Buechler .633 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jud Buechler 6.2 (1993) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Jud Buechler 2.8 (1993) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Jud Buechler 1.3 (1993) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Jud Buechler 0.7 (1999) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Jud Buechler 0.3 (1997) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jud Buechler 1.7 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Jud Buechler 1.2 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Jud Buechler 0.3 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Jud Buechler 0.3 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Jud Buechler 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Jud Buechler 124 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Jud Buechler 82 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Jud Buechler 24 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Jud Buechler 21 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Jud Buechler 7 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Jud Buechler 71 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jud Buechler .398 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Jud Buechler .358 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Jud Buechler .538 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jud Buechler 2.7 (1996) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Jud Buechler 2.6 (1999) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Jud Buechler 0.6 (1999) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Jud Buechler 0.6 (1999) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Jud Buechler 0.3 (2000) 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.