Michael Cooper vs. Charles Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Charles Thomas 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.

Charles Thomas

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Charles Thomas: 1991-92 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Charles Thomas 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Charles Thomas 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Charles Thomas 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Charles Thomas 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Charles Thomas 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Charles Thomas 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Charles Thomas 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 Charles Thomas 1.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Charles Thomas 0.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Charles Thomas 0.6

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Charles Thomas 0.1

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Charles Thomas 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Charles Thomas 48

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Charles Thomas 22

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Charles Thomas 22

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Charles Thomas 4

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Charles Thomas 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Charles Thomas 36

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Charles Thomas .353

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Charles Thomas .118

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Charles Thomas .667

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Charles Thomas 1.3 (1992)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Charles Thomas 0.6 (1992)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Charles Thomas 0.6 (1992)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Charles Thomas 0.1 (1992)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Charles Thomas 0.0 (1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Charles Thomas -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Charles Thomas -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Charles Thomas -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Charles Thomas -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Charles Thomas -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Charles Thomas -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Charles Thomas -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Charles Thomas -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Charles Thomas -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Charles Thomas -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Charles Thomas 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Charles Thomas -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Charles Thomas -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Charles Thomas -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Charles Thomas -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Charles Thomas -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Charles Thomas -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Charles Thomas -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Charles Thomas -

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