Michael Cooper vs. Patrick Ewing Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Patrick Ewing 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
2023-24
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
Patrick Ewing:
1985-86 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Patrick Ewing0
Michael Cooper12
Patrick Ewing17
Michael Cooper11
Patrick Ewing14
Michael Cooper0
Patrick Ewing11

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
Patrick Ewing1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Patrick Ewing7
Michael Cooper5
Patrick Ewing0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Patrick Ewing3
Michael Cooper1 *
Patrick Ewing0
Michael Cooper0
Patrick Ewing1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Patrick Ewing 21.0

Michael Cooper 3.2
Patrick Ewing 9.8

Michael Cooper 4.2
Patrick Ewing 1.9

Michael Cooper 1.2
Patrick Ewing 1.0

Michael Cooper 0.6
Patrick Ewing 2.4

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Patrick Ewing 24,815

Michael Cooper 2,769
Patrick Ewing 11,607

Michael Cooper 3,666
Patrick Ewing 2,215

Michael Cooper 1,033
Patrick Ewing 1,136

Michael Cooper 523
Patrick Ewing 2,894

Michael Cooper 873
Patrick Ewing 1,183

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Patrick Ewing .504

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Patrick Ewing .152

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Patrick Ewing .740

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Patrick Ewing 28.6
(1990)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Patrick Ewing 12.1
(1993)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Patrick Ewing 3.0
(1991)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Patrick Ewing 1.5
(1989)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Patrick Ewing 4.0
(1990)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Patrick Ewing 20.2

Michael Cooper 3.4
Patrick Ewing 10.3

Michael Cooper 4.2
Patrick Ewing 2.0

Michael Cooper 1.2
Patrick Ewing 0.9

Michael Cooper 0.6
Patrick Ewing 2.2

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Patrick Ewing 2,813

Michael Cooper 574
Patrick Ewing 1,435

Michael Cooper 703
Patrick Ewing 275

Michael Cooper 203
Patrick Ewing 122

Michael Cooper 96
Patrick Ewing 303

Michael Cooper 168
Patrick Ewing 139

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Patrick Ewing .469

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Patrick Ewing .348

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Patrick Ewing .718

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Patrick Ewing 29.4
(1990)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Patrick Ewing 12.8
(1988)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Patrick Ewing 3.1
(1990)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Patrick Ewing 1.5
(1988)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Patrick Ewing 3.3
(1988)

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