Michael Cooper vs. Ruben Nembhard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ruben Nembhard 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.

Ruben Nembhard

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

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Ruben Nembhard 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Ruben Nembhard 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Ruben Nembhard 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Ruben Nembhard 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Ruben Nembhard 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Ruben Nembhard 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Ruben Nembhard 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 Ruben Nembhard 4.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Ruben Nembhard 0.8

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Ruben Nembhard 1.7

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Ruben Nembhard 0.9

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Ruben Nembhard 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Ruben Nembhard 40

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Ruben Nembhard 8

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Ruben Nembhard 17

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Ruben Nembhard 9

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Ruben Nembhard 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Ruben Nembhard 10

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Ruben Nembhard .432

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Ruben Nembhard .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Ruben Nembhard .800

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Ruben Nembhard 4.0 (1997)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Ruben Nembhard 0.8 (1997)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Ruben Nembhard 1.7 (1997)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Ruben Nembhard 0.9 (1997)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Ruben Nembhard 0.0 (1997)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Ruben Nembhard -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Ruben Nembhard -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Ruben Nembhard -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Ruben Nembhard -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Ruben Nembhard -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Ruben Nembhard -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Ruben Nembhard -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Ruben Nembhard -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Ruben Nembhard -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Ruben Nembhard -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Ruben Nembhard 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Ruben Nembhard -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Ruben Nembhard -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Ruben Nembhard -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Ruben Nembhard -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Ruben Nembhard -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Ruben Nembhard -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Ruben Nembhard -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Ruben Nembhard -

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