Michael Cooper vs. Bryon Russell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bryon Russell 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.

Bryon Russell

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Bryon Russell: 1993-94 to 2005-06

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Bryon Russell 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Bryon Russell 13

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Bryon Russell 11

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Bryon Russell 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Bryon Russell 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Bryon Russell 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Bryon Russell 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 Bryon Russell 7.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Bryon Russell 3.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Bryon Russell 1.3

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Bryon Russell 1.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Bryon Russell 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Bryon Russell 6,663

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Bryon Russell 2,914

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Bryon Russell 1,085

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Bryon Russell 874

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Bryon Russell 203

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Bryon Russell 841

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Bryon Russell .431

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Bryon Russell .369

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Bryon Russell .750

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Bryon Russell 14.1 (2000)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Bryon Russell 5.3 (1999)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Bryon Russell 2.1 (2002)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Bryon Russell 1.6 (1997)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Bryon Russell 0.4 (1998)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Bryon Russell 9.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Bryon Russell 4.2

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Bryon Russell 1.3

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Bryon Russell 1.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Bryon Russell 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Bryon Russell 1,038

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Bryon Russell 444

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Bryon Russell 135

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Bryon Russell 110

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Bryon Russell 28

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Bryon Russell 105

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Bryon Russell .440

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Bryon Russell .365

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Bryon Russell .759

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Bryon Russell 14.2 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Bryon Russell 7.2 (2001)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Bryon Russell 3.0 (2001)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Bryon Russell 1.8 (1999)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Bryon Russell 0.5 (2000)

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