Michael Cooper vs. Will Richard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Will Richard 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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Will Richard: 2025-26 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Will Richard 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Will Richard 1

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Will Richard 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Will Richard 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Will Richard 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Will Richard 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Will Richard 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 Will Richard 8.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Will Richard 2.7

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Will Richard 1.1

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Will Richard 1.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Will Richard 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Will Richard 183

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Will Richard 62

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Will Richard 25

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Will Richard 23

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Will Richard 1

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Will Richard 23

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Will Richard .533

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Will Richard .397

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Will Richard .774

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Will Richard 8.0 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Will Richard 2.7 (2026)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Will Richard 1.1 (2026)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Will Richard 1.0 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Will Richard 0.0 (2026)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Will Richard -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Will Richard -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Will Richard -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Will Richard -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Will Richard -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Will Richard -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Will Richard -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Will Richard -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Will Richard -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Will Richard -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Will Richard 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Will Richard -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Will Richard -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Will Richard -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Will Richard -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Will Richard -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Will Richard -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Will Richard -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Will Richard -

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