Michael Cooper vs. Mike Woodson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Mike Woodson 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.

Mike Woodson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Mike Woodson: 1980-81 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Mike Woodson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Mike Woodson 11

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Mike Woodson 5

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Mike Woodson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Mike Woodson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Mike Woodson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Mike Woodson 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 Mike Woodson 14.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Mike Woodson 2.3

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Mike Woodson 2.3

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Mike Woodson 1.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Mike Woodson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Mike Woodson 10,981

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Mike Woodson 1,838

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Mike Woodson 1,822

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Mike Woodson 952

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Mike Woodson 275

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Mike Woodson 786

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Mike Woodson .466

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Mike Woodson .271

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Mike Woodson .813

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Mike Woodson 18.2 (1983)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Mike Woodson 3.1 (1983)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Mike Woodson 3.4 (1988)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Mike Woodson 1.7 (1982)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Mike Woodson 0.7 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Mike Woodson 12.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Mike Woodson 2.3

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Mike Woodson 2.6

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Mike Woodson 0.8

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Mike Woodson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Mike Woodson 158

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Mike Woodson 30

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Mike Woodson 34

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Mike Woodson 10

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Mike Woodson 4

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Mike Woodson 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Mike Woodson .399

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Mike Woodson .231

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Mike Woodson .902

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Mike Woodson 18.7 (1986)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Mike Woodson 3.7 (1986)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Mike Woodson 4.5 (1989)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Mike Woodson 1.3 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Mike Woodson 0.7 (1986)

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