Michael Cooper vs. Steve Hawes Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Steve Hawes 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Steve Hawes:
1974-75 to 1983-84
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Steve Hawes | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
8.4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
6.2 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
1.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
0.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
5,768 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
4,272 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
1,288 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
518 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
314 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
688 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
.483 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Steve Hawes |
.298 | |   *
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
.790 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Steve Hawes |
12.7 | | (1978) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Steve Hawes |
9.2 | | (1978) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Steve Hawes |
2.9 | | (1982) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Steve Hawes |
1.0 | | (1978) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Steve Hawes |
0.8 | | (1978) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
7.3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
5.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
2.2 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
0.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
235 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
175 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
71 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
23 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
32 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
.464 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Steve Hawes |
.500 | | *
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Steve Hawes |
.824 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Steve Hawes |
10.4 | | (1980) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Steve Hawes |
8.5 | | (1978) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Steve Hawes |
4.0 | | (1978) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Steve Hawes |
1.8 | | (1980) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Steve Hawes |
1.0 | | (1978) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
