Kevin Burleson vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Kevin Burleson 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

Kevin Burleson

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Kevin Burleson: 2005-06 to 2005-06
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Kevin Burleson 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Kevin Burleson 1 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Kevin Burleson 0 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Kevin Burleson 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Kevin Burleson 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Kevin Burleson 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Kevin Burleson 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 Kevin Burleson 1.8 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Kevin Burleson 0.7 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Kevin Burleson 1.2 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Kevin Burleson 0.7 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Kevin Burleson 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Kevin Burleson 70 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Kevin Burleson 26 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Kevin Burleson 48 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Kevin Burleson 26 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Kevin Burleson 2 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Kevin Burleson 39 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Kevin Burleson .250 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Kevin Burleson .185 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Kevin Burleson .941 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Kevin Burleson 1.8 (2006) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Kevin Burleson 0.7 (2006) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Kevin Burleson 1.2 (2006) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Kevin Burleson 0.7 (2006) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Kevin Burleson 0.1 (2006) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Kevin Burleson 0 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Kevin Burleson - Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Kevin Burleson - 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.