Michael Cooper vs. Dijon Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dijon 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.

Dijon Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Dijon Thompson: 2005-06 to 2006-07

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Dijon Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Dijon Thompson 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Dijon Thompson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Dijon Thompson 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

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

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Dijon Thompson 1.2

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Dijon Thompson 0.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Dijon Thompson 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Dijon Thompson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Dijon Thompson 45

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Dijon Thompson 19

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Dijon Thompson 3

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Dijon Thompson 3

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Dijon Thompson 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Dijon Thompson 16

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Dijon Thompson .425

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Dijon Thompson .308

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Dijon Thompson .875

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Dijon Thompson 2.8 (2007)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Dijon Thompson 1.3 (2007)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Dijon Thompson 0.3 (2007)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Dijon Thompson 0.3 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Dijon Thompson 0.1 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Dijon Thompson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Dijon Thompson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Dijon Thompson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Dijon Thompson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Dijon Thompson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Dijon Thompson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Dijon Thompson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Dijon Thompson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Dijon Thompson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Dijon Thompson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Dijon Thompson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Dijon Thompson -

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

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Dijon Thompson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

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

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

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

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

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

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