Michael Cooper vs. Stephen Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Stephen Thompson 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.

Stephen Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Stephen Thompson: 1991-92 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Stephen Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Stephen Thompson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Stephen Thompson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Stephen Thompson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Stephen Thompson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Stephen Thompson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Stephen Thompson 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 Stephen Thompson 1.6

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Stephen Thompson 1.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Stephen Thompson 0.4

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Stephen Thompson 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Stephen Thompson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Stephen Thompson 31

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Stephen Thompson 19

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Stephen Thompson 8

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Stephen Thompson 6

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Stephen Thompson 3

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Stephen Thompson 19

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Stephen Thompson .378

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Stephen Thompson .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Stephen Thompson .375

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Stephen Thompson 1.6 (1992)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Stephen Thompson 1.0 (1992)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Stephen Thompson 0.4 (1992)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Stephen Thompson 0.3 (1992)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Stephen Thompson 0.2 (1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Stephen Thompson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Stephen Thompson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Stephen Thompson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Stephen Thompson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Stephen Thompson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Stephen Thompson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Stephen Thompson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Stephen Thompson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Stephen Thompson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Stephen Thompson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Stephen Thompson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Stephen Thompson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Stephen Thompson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Stephen Thompson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Stephen Thompson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Stephen Thompson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Stephen Thompson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Stephen Thompson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Stephen Thompson -

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