Michael Cooper vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Dennis Johnson3
Michael Cooper12
Dennis Johnson14
Michael Cooper11
Dennis Johnson13
Michael Cooper0
Dennis Johnson5

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
Dennis Johnson1
Michael Cooper0
Dennis Johnson1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Dennis Johnson2
Michael Cooper5
Dennis Johnson6
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Dennis Johnson9
Michael Cooper1 *
Dennis Johnson0
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Dennis Johnson 14.1

Michael Cooper 3.2
Dennis Johnson 3.9

Michael Cooper 4.2
Dennis Johnson 5.0

Michael Cooper 1.2
Dennis Johnson 1.3

Michael Cooper 0.6
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Dennis Johnson 15,535

Michael Cooper 2,769
Dennis Johnson 4,249

Michael Cooper 3,666
Dennis Johnson 5,499

Michael Cooper 1,033
Dennis Johnson 1,477

Michael Cooper 523
Dennis Johnson 675

Michael Cooper 873
Dennis Johnson 1,100

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Dennis Johnson .445

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Dennis Johnson .172

*
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Dennis Johnson .797

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Dennis Johnson 19.5
(1982)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Dennis Johnson 5.1
(1982)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Dennis Johnson 7.8
(1988)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Dennis Johnson 1.8
(1980)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Dennis Johnson 1.2
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Dennis Johnson 17.3

Michael Cooper 3.4
Dennis Johnson 4.3

Michael Cooper 4.2
Dennis Johnson 5.6

Michael Cooper 1.2
Dennis Johnson 1.4

Michael Cooper 0.6
Dennis Johnson 0.6

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Dennis Johnson 3,116

Michael Cooper 574
Dennis Johnson 781

Michael Cooper 703
Dennis Johnson 1,006

Michael Cooper 203
Dennis Johnson 247

Michael Cooper 96
Dennis Johnson 113

Michael Cooper 168
Dennis Johnson 180

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Dennis Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Dennis Johnson .239

*
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Dennis Johnson .802

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Dennis Johnson 22.3
(1982)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Dennis Johnson 7.7
(1983)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Dennis Johnson 8.9
(1987)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Dennis Johnson 2.2
(1986)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Dennis Johnson 1.5
(1979)

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