Michael Cooper vs. Josh Howard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Howard 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.

Josh Howard

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Josh Howard: 2003-04 to 2012-13

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Josh Howard 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Josh Howard 10

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Josh Howard 7

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Josh Howard 1

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Josh Howard 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Josh Howard 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Josh Howard 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 Josh Howard 14.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Josh Howard 5.7

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Josh Howard 1.6

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Josh Howard 1.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Josh Howard 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Josh Howard 7,270

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Josh Howard 2,886

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Josh Howard 817

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Josh Howard 530

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Josh Howard 276

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Josh Howard 507

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Josh Howard .448

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Josh Howard .332

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Josh Howard .770

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Josh Howard 19.9 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Josh Howard 7.0 (2008)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Josh Howard 2.2 (2008)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Josh Howard 1.5 (2005)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Josh Howard 0.8 (2004)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Josh Howard 14.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Josh Howard 6.9

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Josh Howard 1.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Josh Howard 1.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Josh Howard 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Josh Howard 976

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Josh Howard 458

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Josh Howard 101

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Josh Howard 66

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Josh Howard 39

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Josh Howard 66

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Josh Howard .440

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Josh Howard .311

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Josh Howard .782

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Josh Howard 21.3 (2007)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Josh Howard 9.8 (2007)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Josh Howard 2.8 (2007)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Josh Howard 2.2 (2007)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Josh Howard 1.2 (2004)

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