Michael Cooper vs. P.J. Washington Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars P.J. Washington 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.

P.J. Washington

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
P.J. Washington: 2019-20 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 P.J. Washington 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 P.J. Washington 5

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 P.J. Washington 1

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 P.J. Washington 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 P.J. Washington 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 P.J. Washington 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * P.J. Washington 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 P.J. Washington 12.9

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 P.J. Washington 5.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 P.J. Washington 2.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 P.J. Washington 0.9

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 P.J. Washington 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 P.J. Washington 4,285

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 P.J. Washington 1,840

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 P.J. Washington 747

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 P.J. Washington 315

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 P.J. Washington 322

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 P.J. Washington 333

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 P.J. Washington .447

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * P.J. Washington .354

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 P.J. Washington .705

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) P.J. Washington 15.7 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) P.J. Washington 6.5 (2021)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) P.J. Washington 2.5 (2021)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) P.J. Washington 1.1 (2021)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) P.J. Washington 1.2 (2021)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 P.J. Washington 10.7

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 P.J. Washington 5.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 P.J. Washington 0.9

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 P.J. Washington 1.4

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 P.J. Washington 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 P.J. Washington 75

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 P.J. Washington 38

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 P.J. Washington 6

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 P.J. Washington 10

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 P.J. Washington 7

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 P.J. Washington 7

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 P.J. Washington .435

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * P.J. Washington .343

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 P.J. Washington .563

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) P.J. Washington 10.7 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) P.J. Washington 5.4 (2024)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) P.J. Washington 0.9 (2024)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) P.J. Washington 1.4 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) P.J. Washington 1.0 (2024)

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