Michael Cooper vs. Gerald Henderson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gerald Henderson 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.

Gerald Henderson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Gerald Henderson: 1979-80 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Gerald Henderson 3

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Gerald Henderson 13

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Gerald Henderson 8

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Gerald Henderson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Gerald Henderson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Gerald Henderson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Gerald Henderson 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 Gerald Henderson 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Gerald Henderson 1.7

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Gerald Henderson 3.6

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Gerald Henderson 1.1

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Gerald Henderson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Gerald Henderson 7,773

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Gerald Henderson 1,453

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Gerald Henderson 3,141

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Gerald Henderson 939

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Gerald Henderson 98

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Gerald Henderson 871

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Gerald Henderson .472

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Gerald Henderson .332

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Gerald Henderson .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Gerald Henderson 13.4 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Gerald Henderson 2.4 (1985)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Gerald Henderson 7.1 (1985)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Gerald Henderson 1.8 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Gerald Henderson 0.2 (1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Gerald Henderson 7.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Gerald Henderson 1.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Gerald Henderson 2.6

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Gerald Henderson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Gerald Henderson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Gerald Henderson 631

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Gerald Henderson 137

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Gerald Henderson 229

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Gerald Henderson 78

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Gerald Henderson 7

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Gerald Henderson 88

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Gerald Henderson .443

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Gerald Henderson .156

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Gerald Henderson .697

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Gerald Henderson 12.5 (1984)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Gerald Henderson 2.3 (1989)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Gerald Henderson 4.4 (1983)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Gerald Henderson 1.6 (1983)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Gerald Henderson 0.2 (1981)

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