Michael Cooper vs. Matt Steigenga Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Matt Steigenga 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.

Matt Steigenga

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Matt Steigenga: 1996-97 to 1996-97

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Matt Steigenga 1

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Matt Steigenga 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Matt Steigenga 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Matt Steigenga 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Matt Steigenga 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Matt Steigenga 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Matt Steigenga 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 Matt Steigenga 1.5

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Matt Steigenga 1.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Matt Steigenga 1.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Matt Steigenga 0.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Matt Steigenga 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Matt Steigenga 3

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Matt Steigenga 3

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Matt Steigenga 2

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Matt Steigenga 1

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Matt Steigenga 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Matt Steigenga 2

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Matt Steigenga .250

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Matt Steigenga .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Matt Steigenga .500

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Matt Steigenga 1.5 (1997)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Matt Steigenga 1.5 (1997)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Matt Steigenga 1.0 (1997)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Matt Steigenga 0.5 (1997)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Matt Steigenga 0.5 (1997)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Matt Steigenga -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Matt Steigenga -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Matt Steigenga -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Matt Steigenga -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Matt Steigenga -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Matt Steigenga -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Matt Steigenga -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Matt Steigenga -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Matt Steigenga -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Matt Steigenga -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Matt Steigenga 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Matt Steigenga -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Matt Steigenga -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Matt Steigenga -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Matt Steigenga -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Matt Steigenga -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Matt Steigenga -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Matt Steigenga -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Matt Steigenga -

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