Michael Cooper vs. Corny Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Corny Thompson 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.

Corny Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Corny Thompson: 1982-83 to 1982-83

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Corny Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Corny Thompson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Corny Thompson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Corny Thompson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Corny Thompson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Corny Thompson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Corny Thompson 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 Corny Thompson 2.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Corny Thompson 2.7

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Corny Thompson 0.8

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Corny Thompson 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Corny Thompson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Corny Thompson 122

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Corny Thompson 120

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Corny Thompson 34

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Corny Thompson 12

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Corny Thompson 7

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Corny Thompson 44

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Corny Thompson .314

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Corny Thompson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Corny Thompson .783

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Corny Thompson 2.8 (1983)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Corny Thompson 2.7 (1983)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Corny Thompson 0.8 (1983)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Corny Thompson 0.3 (1983)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Corny Thompson 0.2 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Corny Thompson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Corny Thompson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Corny Thompson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Corny Thompson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Corny Thompson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Corny Thompson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Corny Thompson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Corny Thompson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Corny Thompson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Corny Thompson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Corny Thompson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Corny Thompson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Corny Thompson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Corny Thompson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Corny Thompson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Corny Thompson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Corny Thompson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Corny Thompson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Corny Thompson -

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