Michael Cooper vs. Tony Jackson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Tony Jackson 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 Jackson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Tony Jackson: 1980-81 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Tony Jackson 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Tony Jackson 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Tony Jackson 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Tony Jackson 0

Honors and Awards

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

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

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Tony Jackson 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 Jackson 1.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Tony Jackson 1.0

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Tony Jackson 1.0

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Tony Jackson 1.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Tony Jackson 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Tony Jackson 2

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Tony Jackson 2

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Tony Jackson 2

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Tony Jackson 2

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Tony Jackson 0

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Tony Jackson 2

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Tony Jackson .333

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Tony Jackson -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Tony Jackson -

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Tony Jackson 1.0 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Tony Jackson 1.0 (1981)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Tony Jackson 1.0 (1981)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Tony Jackson 1.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Tony Jackson 0.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Tony Jackson -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Tony Jackson -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Tony Jackson -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Tony Jackson -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Tony Jackson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Tony Jackson -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Tony Jackson -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Tony Jackson -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Tony Jackson -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Tony Jackson -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Tony Jackson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Tony Jackson -

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

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Tony Jackson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

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

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

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

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

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

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