Michael Cooper vs. Lamont Strothers Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lamont Strothers 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
Lamont Strothers: 1991-92 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Lamont Strothers 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Lamont Strothers 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Lamont Strothers 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Lamont Strothers 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Lamont Strothers 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Lamont Strothers 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Lamont Strothers 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 Lamont Strothers 4.6

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Lamont Strothers 1.2

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Lamont Strothers 1.1

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Lamont Strothers 0.7

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Lamont Strothers 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Lamont Strothers 60

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Lamont Strothers 15

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Lamont Strothers 14

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Lamont Strothers 9

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Lamont Strothers 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Lamont Strothers 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Lamont Strothers .329

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Lamont Strothers .133

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Lamont Strothers .714

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Lamont Strothers 5.6 (1993)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Lamont Strothers 1.6 (1993)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Lamont Strothers 1.4 (1993)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Lamont Strothers 0.9 (1993)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Lamont Strothers 0.3 (1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Lamont Strothers -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Lamont Strothers -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Lamont Strothers -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Lamont Strothers -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Lamont Strothers -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Lamont Strothers -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Lamont Strothers -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Lamont Strothers -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Lamont Strothers -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Lamont Strothers -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Lamont Strothers 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Lamont Strothers -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Lamont Strothers -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Lamont Strothers -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Lamont Strothers -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Lamont Strothers -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Lamont Strothers -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Lamont Strothers -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Lamont Strothers -

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