Michael Cooper vs. Lee Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lee 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

Michael Cooper

vs.

Lee Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Lee Johnson: 1980-81 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Lee Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Lee Johnson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Lee Johnson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Lee Johnson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Lee Johnson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Lee Johnson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Lee Johnson 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 Lee Johnson 1.4

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Lee Johnson 1.8

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Lee Johnson 0.1

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Lee Johnson 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Lee Johnson 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Lee Johnson 17

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Lee Johnson 22

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Lee Johnson 1

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Lee Johnson 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Lee Johnson 5

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Lee Johnson 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Lee Johnson .280

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Lee Johnson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Lee Johnson .600

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Lee Johnson 1.4 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Lee Johnson 1.8 (1981)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Lee Johnson 0.1 (1981)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Lee Johnson 0.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Lee Johnson 0.4 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Lee Johnson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Lee Johnson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Lee Johnson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Lee Johnson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Lee Johnson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Lee Johnson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Lee Johnson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Lee Johnson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Lee Johnson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Lee Johnson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Lee Johnson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Lee Johnson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Lee Johnson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Lee Johnson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Lee Johnson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Lee Johnson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Lee Johnson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Lee Johnson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Lee Johnson -

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