Michael Cooper vs. Theron Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Theron Smith 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.

Theron Smith

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Theron Smith: 2003-04 to 2004-05

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Theron Smith 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Theron Smith 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Theron Smith 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Theron Smith 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Theron Smith 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Theron Smith 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Theron Smith 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 Theron Smith 2.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Theron Smith 3.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Theron Smith 0.7

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Theron Smith 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Theron Smith 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Theron Smith 149

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Theron Smith 157

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Theron Smith 35

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Theron Smith 11

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Theron Smith 9

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Theron Smith 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Theron Smith .335

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Theron Smith .375

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Theron Smith .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Theron Smith 3.2 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Theron Smith 3.5 (2005)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Theron Smith 0.8 (2005)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Theron Smith 0.3 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Theron Smith 0.3 (2004)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Theron Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Theron Smith -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Theron Smith -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Theron Smith -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Theron Smith -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Theron Smith -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Theron Smith -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Theron Smith -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Theron Smith -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Theron Smith -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Theron Smith 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Theron Smith -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Theron Smith -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Theron Smith -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Theron Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Theron Smith -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Theron Smith -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Theron Smith -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Theron Smith -

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