Michael Cooper vs. Chris Engler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Chris Engler 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.

Chris Engler

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Chris Engler: 1982-83 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Chris Engler 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Chris Engler 5

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Chris Engler 1

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Chris Engler 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Chris Engler 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Chris Engler 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Chris Engler 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 Chris Engler 1.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Chris Engler 2.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Chris Engler 0.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Chris Engler 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Chris Engler 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Chris Engler 343

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Chris Engler 386

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Chris Engler 45

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Chris Engler 32

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Chris Engler 42

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Chris Engler 195

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Chris Engler .411

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Chris Engler -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Chris Engler .677

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Chris Engler 1.9 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Chris Engler 2.7 (1985)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Chris Engler 0.3 (1988)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Chris Engler 0.2 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Chris Engler 0.5 (1985)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Chris Engler 2.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Chris Engler 2.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Chris Engler 0.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Chris Engler 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Chris Engler 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Chris Engler 2

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Chris Engler 2

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Chris Engler 0

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Chris Engler 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Chris Engler 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Chris Engler 1

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Chris Engler 1.000

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Chris Engler -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Chris Engler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Chris Engler 2.0 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Chris Engler 2.0 (1985)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Chris Engler 0.0 (1985)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Chris Engler 0.0 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Chris Engler 0.0 (1985)

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