Michael Cooper vs. Dave Henderson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dave Henderson 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.

Dave Henderson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Dave Henderson: 1987-88 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Dave Henderson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Dave Henderson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Dave Henderson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Dave Henderson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Dave Henderson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Dave Henderson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Dave Henderson 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 Dave Henderson 5.7

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Dave Henderson 1.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Dave Henderson 1.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Dave Henderson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Dave Henderson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Dave Henderson 126

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Dave Henderson 35

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Dave Henderson 34

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Dave Henderson 12

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Dave Henderson 5

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Dave Henderson 22

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Dave Henderson .405

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Dave Henderson .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Dave Henderson .681

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Dave Henderson 5.7 (1988)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Dave Henderson 1.6 (1988)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Dave Henderson 1.5 (1988)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Dave Henderson 0.5 (1988)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Dave Henderson 0.2 (1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Dave Henderson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Dave Henderson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Dave Henderson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Dave Henderson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Dave Henderson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Dave Henderson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Dave Henderson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Dave Henderson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Dave Henderson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Dave Henderson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Dave Henderson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Dave Henderson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Dave Henderson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Dave Henderson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Dave Henderson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Dave Henderson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Dave Henderson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Dave Henderson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Dave Henderson -

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