Michael Cooper vs. Andrew Nembhard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Andrew Nembhard and Michael Cooper 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
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Andrew Nembhard: 2022-23 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Andrew Nembhard 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Andrew Nembhard 3

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Andrew Nembhard 2

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Andrew Nembhard 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Andrew Nembhard 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Andrew Nembhard 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Andrew Nembhard 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 8.9 Andrew Nembhard 9.6

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Andrew Nembhard 2.7

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Andrew Nembhard 4.6

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Andrew Nembhard 1.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Andrew Nembhard 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Andrew Nembhard 1,988

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Andrew Nembhard 556

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Andrew Nembhard 947

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Andrew Nembhard 212

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Andrew Nembhard 30

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Andrew Nembhard 208

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Andrew Nembhard .464

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Andrew Nembhard .335

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Andrew Nembhard .795

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Andrew Nembhard 10.0 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Andrew Nembhard 3.3 (2025)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Andrew Nembhard 5.0 (2025)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Andrew Nembhard 1.2 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Andrew Nembhard 0.2 (2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Andrew Nembhard 13.5

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Andrew Nembhard 3.3

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Andrew Nembhard 5.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Andrew Nembhard 1.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Andrew Nembhard 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Andrew Nembhard 540

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Andrew Nembhard 130

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Andrew Nembhard 201

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Andrew Nembhard 41

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Andrew Nembhard 9

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Andrew Nembhard 40

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Andrew Nembhard .511

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Andrew Nembhard .473

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Andrew Nembhard .792

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Andrew Nembhard 14.9 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Andrew Nembhard 3.3 (2024)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Andrew Nembhard 5.5 (2024)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Andrew Nembhard 1.5 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Andrew Nembhard 0.2 (2024)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.