Michael Cooper vs. Bobby Jones Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bobby Jones 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
Bobby Jones: 2006-07 to 2007-08

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Bobby Jones 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Bobby Jones 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Bobby Jones 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Bobby Jones 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Bobby Jones 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Bobby Jones 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Bobby Jones 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 Bobby Jones 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Bobby Jones 1.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Bobby Jones 0.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Bobby Jones 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Bobby Jones 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Bobby Jones 288

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Bobby Jones 149

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Bobby Jones 44

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Bobby Jones 26

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Bobby Jones 4

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Bobby Jones 91

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Bobby Jones .442

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Bobby Jones .306

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Bobby Jones .685

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Bobby Jones 3.8 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Bobby Jones 2.0 (2008)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Bobby Jones 0.6 (2008)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Bobby Jones 0.3 (2008)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Bobby Jones 0.1 (2008)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Bobby Jones -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Bobby Jones -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Bobby Jones -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Bobby Jones -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Bobby Jones -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Bobby Jones -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Bobby Jones -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Bobby Jones -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Bobby Jones -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Bobby Jones -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Bobby Jones 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Bobby Jones -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Bobby Jones -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Bobby Jones -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Bobby Jones -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Bobby Jones -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Bobby Jones -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Bobby Jones -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Bobby Jones -

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