Michael Cooper vs. Ervin Johnson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ervin 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Ervin Johnson:
1993-94 to 2005-06
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Ervin Johnson | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
4.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
6.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
0.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
0.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
1.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
3,473 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
5,148 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
387 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
471 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
1,087 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
845 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
.505 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Ervin Johnson |
.200 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
.605 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Ervin Johnson |
8.0 | | (1998) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Ervin Johnson |
11.1 | | (1997) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Ervin Johnson |
0.9 | | (1997) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Ervin Johnson |
1.0 | | (2000) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Ervin Johnson |
2.8 | | (1997) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
3.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
6.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
0.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
0.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
1.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
267 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
468 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
36 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
39 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
82 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
77 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
.462 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Ervin Johnson |
- | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Ervin Johnson |
.678 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Ervin Johnson |
6.2 | | (2000) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Ervin Johnson |
10.8 | | (2001) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Ervin Johnson |
0.7 | | (2004) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Ervin Johnson |
1.2 | | (2000) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Ervin Johnson |
2.1 | | (2001) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
