Michael Cooper vs. Nick Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Nick 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.

Nick Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Nick Johnson: 2014-15 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Nick Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Nick Johnson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Nick Johnson 1

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Nick Johnson 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Nick 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 Nick Johnson 2.6

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Nick Johnson 1.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Nick Johnson 0.4

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Nick Johnson 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Nick Johnson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Nick Johnson 74

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Nick Johnson 39

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Nick Johnson 11

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Nick Johnson 7

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Nick Johnson 3

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Nick Johnson 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Nick Johnson .347

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Nick Johnson .238

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Nick Johnson .680

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Nick Johnson 2.6 (2015)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Nick Johnson 1.4 (2015)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Nick Johnson 0.4 (2015)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Nick Johnson 0.3 (2015)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Nick Johnson 0.1 (2015)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Nick Johnson 1.3

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Nick Johnson 0.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Nick Johnson 0.4

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Nick Johnson 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Nick Johnson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Nick Johnson 12

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Nick Johnson 4

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Nick Johnson 4

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Nick Johnson 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Nick Johnson 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Nick Johnson 9

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Nick Johnson .235

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Nick Johnson .143

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Nick Johnson 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Nick Johnson 1.3 (2015)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Nick Johnson 0.4 (2015)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Nick Johnson 0.4 (2015)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Nick Johnson 0.0 (2015)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Nick Johnson 0.1 (2015)

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