Michael Cooper vs. Joey Graham Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joey Graham 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.

Joey Graham

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Joey Graham: 2005-06 to 2010-11

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Joey Graham 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Joey Graham 6

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Joey Graham 3

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Joey Graham 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Joey Graham 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Joey Graham 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Joey Graham 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 Joey Graham 5.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Joey Graham 2.8

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Joey Graham 0.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Joey Graham 0.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Joey Graham 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Joey Graham 2,239

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Joey Graham 1,058

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Joey Graham 207

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Joey Graham 134

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Joey Graham 43

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Joey Graham 377

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Joey Graham .483

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Joey Graham .300

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Joey Graham .815

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Joey Graham 7.7 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Joey Graham 3.7 (2009)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Joey Graham 0.8 (2006)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Joey Graham 0.5 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Joey Graham 0.2 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Joey Graham 3.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Joey Graham 2.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Joey Graham 0.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Joey Graham 0.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Joey Graham 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Joey Graham 40

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Joey Graham 30

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Joey Graham 2

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Joey Graham 6

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Joey Graham 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Joey Graham 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Joey Graham .400

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Joey Graham .200

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Joey Graham .700

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Joey Graham 6.0 (2010)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Joey Graham 3.3 (2007)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Joey Graham 0.3 (2007)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Joey Graham 0.7 (2007)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Joey Graham 0.3 (2010)

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