Michael Cooper vs. Kon Knueppel Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kon Knueppel 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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Kon Knueppel: 2025-26 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Kon Knueppel 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Kon Knueppel 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Kon Knueppel 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Kon Knueppel 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Kon Knueppel 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Kon Knueppel 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Kon Knueppel 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 Kon Knueppel 19.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Kon Knueppel 5.8

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Kon Knueppel 2.9

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Kon Knueppel 0.8

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Kon Knueppel 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Kon Knueppel 329

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Kon Knueppel 99

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Kon Knueppel 49

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Kon Knueppel 13

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Kon Knueppel 4

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Kon Knueppel 17

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Kon Knueppel .491

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Kon Knueppel .438

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Kon Knueppel .900

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Kon Knueppel 19.4 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Kon Knueppel 5.8 (2026)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Kon Knueppel 2.9 (2026)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Kon Knueppel 0.8 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Kon Knueppel 0.2 (2026)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Kon Knueppel -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Kon Knueppel -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Kon Knueppel -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Kon Knueppel -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Kon Knueppel -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Kon Knueppel -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Kon Knueppel -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Kon Knueppel -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Kon Knueppel -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Kon Knueppel -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Kon Knueppel 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Kon Knueppel -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Kon Knueppel -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Kon Knueppel -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Kon Knueppel -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Kon Knueppel -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Kon Knueppel -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Kon Knueppel -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Kon Knueppel -

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