Michael Cooper vs. John Johnson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John 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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John Johnson:
1970-71 to 1981-82
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| John 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 | | |
| John Johnson |
12.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| John Johnson |
5.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| John Johnson |
3.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| John Johnson |
0.8 | |   *
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| John Johnson |
0.4 | | *
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| John Johnson |
11,200 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| John Johnson |
4,778 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| John Johnson |
3,285 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| John Johnson |
487 | | *
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| John Johnson |
235 | | *
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| John Johnson |
869 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| John Johnson |
.446 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| John Johnson |
.000 | | *
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| John Johnson |
.779 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| John Johnson |
17.0 | | (1972) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| John Johnson |
7.7 | | (1972) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| John Johnson |
5.2 | | (1980) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| John Johnson |
1.0 | | (1974) | *
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| John Johnson |
0.5 | | (1975) | *
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| John Johnson |
9.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| John Johnson |
4.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| John Johnson |
3.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| John Johnson |
0.6 | | *
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| John Johnson |
0.2 | | *
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| John Johnson |
711 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| John Johnson |
359 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| John Johnson |
275 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| John Johnson |
43 | | *
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| John Johnson |
12 | | *
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| John Johnson |
73 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| John Johnson |
.450 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| John Johnson |
.000 | | *
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| John Johnson |
.699 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| John Johnson |
12.4 | | (1980) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| John Johnson |
6.8 | | (1980) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| John Johnson |
5.7 | | (1980) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| John Johnson |
1.0 | | (1979) | *
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| John Johnson |
0.3 | | (1978) | *
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Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
