Michael Cooper vs. Brian Howard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Brian Howard 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

Michael Cooper

vs.

Brian Howard

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Brian Howard: 1991-92 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Brian Howard 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Brian Howard 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Brian Howard 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Brian Howard 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Brian Howard 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Brian Howard 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Brian Howard 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 Brian Howard 6.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Brian Howard 2.8

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Brian Howard 0.9

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Brian Howard 0.7

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Brian Howard 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Brian Howard 570

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Brian Howard 263

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Brian Howard 81

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Brian Howard 66

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Brian Howard 42

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Brian Howard 95

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Brian Howard .458

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Brian Howard .222

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Brian Howard .752

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Brian Howard 6.5 (1993)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Brian Howard 3.1 (1993)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Brian Howard 1.0 (1993)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Brian Howard 0.8 (1993)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Brian Howard 0.5 (1993)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Brian Howard -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Brian Howard -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Brian Howard -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Brian Howard -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Brian Howard -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Brian Howard -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Brian Howard -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Brian Howard -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Brian Howard -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Brian Howard -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Brian Howard 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Brian Howard -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Brian Howard -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Brian Howard -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Brian Howard -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Brian Howard -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Brian Howard -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Brian Howard -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Brian Howard -

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