Norman Black vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Norman Black 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

Norman Black

vs.

Michael Cooper

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

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Norman Black 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Norman Black 1 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Norman Black 0 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Norman Black 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Norman Black 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Norman Black 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Norman Black 0 * Michael Cooper 1 *

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Norman Black 2.7 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Norman Black 0.7 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Norman Black 0.7 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Norman Black 0.3 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Norman Black 0.0 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Norman Black 8 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Norman Black 2 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Norman Black 2 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Norman Black 1 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Norman Black 0 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Norman Black 3 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Norman Black .300 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Norman Black - Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Norman Black .250 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Norman Black 2.7 (1981) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Norman Black 0.7 (1981) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Norman Black 0.7 (1981) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Norman Black 0.3 (1981) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Norman Black 0.0 (1981) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Norman Black - Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Norman Black - Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Norman Black - Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Norman Black - Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Norman Black - Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Norman Black - Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Norman Black - Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Norman Black - Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Norman Black - Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Norman Black - Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Norman Black 0 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Norman Black - Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Norman Black - Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Norman Black - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Norman Black - Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Norman Black - Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Norman Black - Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Norman Black - Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Norman Black - Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984)

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