Michael Cooper vs. Ryan Nembhard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ryan 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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Ryan Nembhard: 2025-26 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Ryan Nembhard 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Ryan Nembhard 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Ryan Nembhard 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Ryan Nembhard 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Ryan 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 Ryan Nembhard 8.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Ryan Nembhard 1.6

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Ryan Nembhard 4.8

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Ryan Nembhard 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Ryan Nembhard 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Ryan Nembhard 107

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Ryan Nembhard 21

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Ryan Nembhard 62

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Ryan Nembhard 3

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Ryan Nembhard 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Ryan Nembhard 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Ryan Nembhard .536

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Ryan Nembhard .484

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Ryan Nembhard .667

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Ryan Nembhard 8.2 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Ryan Nembhard 1.6 (2026)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Ryan Nembhard 4.8 (2026)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Ryan Nembhard 0.2 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Ryan Nembhard 0.0 (2026)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Ryan Nembhard -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Ryan Nembhard -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Ryan Nembhard -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Ryan Nembhard -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Ryan Nembhard -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Ryan Nembhard -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Ryan Nembhard -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Ryan Nembhard -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Ryan Nembhard -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Ryan Nembhard -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Ryan Nembhard 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Ryan Nembhard -

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

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Ryan Nembhard -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

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

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

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

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

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

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