Michael Cooper vs. Frank Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Frank 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

Michael Cooper

vs.

Frank Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Frank Johnson: 1981-82 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Frank Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Frank Johnson 10

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Frank Johnson 8

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Frank Johnson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Frank Johnson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Frank Johnson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Frank Johnson 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 Frank Johnson 8.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Frank Johnson 1.7

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Frank Johnson 4.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Frank Johnson 1.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Frank Johnson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Frank Johnson 4,937

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Frank Johnson 1,025

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Frank Johnson 2,476

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Frank Johnson 570

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Frank Johnson 36

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Frank Johnson 596

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Frank Johnson .439

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Frank Johnson .218

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Frank Johnson .760

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Frank Johnson 12.6 (1986)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Frank Johnson 2.6 (1983)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Frank Johnson 8.1 (1983)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Frank Johnson 1.6 (1983)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Frank Johnson 0.1 (1993)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Frank Johnson 5.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Frank Johnson 1.2

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Frank Johnson 2.3

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Frank Johnson 0.6

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Frank Johnson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Frank Johnson 290

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Frank Johnson 63

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Frank Johnson 126

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Frank Johnson 31

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Frank Johnson 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Frank Johnson 54

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Frank Johnson .397

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Frank Johnson .276

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Frank Johnson .857

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Frank Johnson 15.6 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Frank Johnson 3.3 (1984)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Frank Johnson 8.4 (1982)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Frank Johnson 1.4 (1982)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Frank Johnson 0.0 (1994)

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