Michael Cooper vs. Steve Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Steve Johnson 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.

Steve Johnson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Steve Johnson: 1981-82 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Steve Johnson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Steve Johnson 10

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Steve Johnson 4

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Steve Johnson 1

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Steve Johnson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Steve Johnson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Steve Johnson 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 Steve Johnson 11.7

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Steve Johnson 5.5

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Steve Johnson 1.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Steve Johnson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Steve Johnson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Steve Johnson 7,345

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Steve Johnson 3,450

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Steve Johnson 777

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Steve Johnson 290

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Steve Johnson 530

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Steve Johnson 626

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Steve Johnson .572

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Steve Johnson .000

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Steve Johnson .634

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Steve Johnson 16.8 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Steve Johnson 7.2 (1987)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Steve Johnson 2.0 (1987)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Steve Johnson 0.6 (1987)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Steve Johnson 1.1 (1982)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Steve Johnson 8.5

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Steve Johnson 4.4

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Steve Johnson 0.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Steve Johnson 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Steve Johnson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Steve Johnson 111

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Steve Johnson 57

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Steve Johnson 6

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Steve Johnson 4

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Steve Johnson 2

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Steve Johnson 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Steve Johnson .407

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Steve Johnson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Steve Johnson .627

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Steve Johnson 20.8 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Steve Johnson 10.0 (1987)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Steve Johnson 0.7 (1986)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Steve Johnson 0.7 (1989)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Steve Johnson 0.3 (1986)

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