Michael Cooper vs. Tony Dawson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tony Dawson 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.

Tony Dawson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Tony Dawson: 1990-91 to 1994-95

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Tony Dawson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Tony Dawson 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Tony Dawson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Tony Dawson 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Tony Dawson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Tony Dawson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Tony Dawson 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 Tony Dawson 2.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Tony Dawson 0.8

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Tony Dawson 0.2

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Tony Dawson 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Tony Dawson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Tony Dawson 17

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Tony Dawson 5

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Tony Dawson 1

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Tony Dawson 0

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Tony Dawson 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Tony Dawson 6

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Tony Dawson .467

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Tony Dawson .500

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Tony Dawson 1.000

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Tony Dawson 4.0 (1995)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Tony Dawson 1.5 (1995)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Tony Dawson 0.5 (1995)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Tony Dawson 0.0 (1995)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Tony Dawson 0.0 (1995)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Tony Dawson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Tony Dawson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Tony Dawson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Tony Dawson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Tony Dawson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Tony Dawson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Tony Dawson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Tony Dawson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Tony Dawson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Tony Dawson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Tony Dawson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Tony Dawson -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Tony Dawson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Tony Dawson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Tony Dawson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Tony Dawson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Tony Dawson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Tony Dawson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Tony Dawson -

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