Michael Cooper vs. Courtney Fortson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Courtney Fortson 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.

Courtney Fortson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Courtney Fortson: 2011-12 to 2011-12

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Courtney Fortson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Courtney Fortson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Courtney Fortson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Courtney Fortson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Courtney Fortson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Courtney Fortson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Courtney Fortson 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 Courtney Fortson 3.5

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Courtney Fortson 1.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Courtney Fortson 1.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Courtney Fortson 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Courtney Fortson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Courtney Fortson 35

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Courtney Fortson 15

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Courtney Fortson 10

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Courtney Fortson 3

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Courtney Fortson 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Courtney Fortson 10

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Courtney Fortson .344

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Courtney Fortson .231

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Courtney Fortson .667

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Courtney Fortson 3.5 (2012)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Courtney Fortson 1.5 (2012)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Courtney Fortson 1.0 (2012)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Courtney Fortson 0.3 (2012)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Courtney Fortson 0.0 (2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Courtney Fortson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Courtney Fortson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Courtney Fortson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Courtney Fortson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Courtney Fortson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Courtney Fortson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Courtney Fortson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Courtney Fortson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Courtney Fortson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Courtney Fortson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Courtney Fortson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Courtney Fortson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Courtney Fortson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Courtney Fortson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Courtney Fortson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Courtney Fortson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Courtney Fortson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Courtney Fortson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Courtney Fortson -

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