Michael Cooper vs. Eric Dawson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Eric Dawson 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.

Eric Dawson

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

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Eric Dawson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Eric Dawson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Eric Dawson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Eric Dawson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Eric Dawson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Eric Dawson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Eric Dawson 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 Eric Dawson 3.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Eric Dawson 2.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Eric Dawson 0.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Eric Dawson 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Eric Dawson 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Eric Dawson 15

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Eric Dawson 10

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Eric Dawson 0

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Eric Dawson 1

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Eric Dawson 2

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Eric Dawson 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Eric Dawson .583

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Eric Dawson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Eric Dawson .500

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Eric Dawson 3.8 (2012)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Eric Dawson 2.5 (2012)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Eric Dawson 0.0 (2012)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Eric Dawson 0.3 (2012)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Eric Dawson 0.5 (2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Eric Dawson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Eric Dawson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Eric Dawson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Eric Dawson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Eric Dawson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Eric Dawson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Eric Dawson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Eric Dawson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Eric Dawson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Eric Dawson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Eric Dawson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Eric Dawson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Eric Dawson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Eric Dawson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Eric Dawson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Eric Dawson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Eric Dawson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Eric Dawson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Eric Dawson -

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