Rick Brunson vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Rick Brunson 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

Rick Brunson

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Rick Brunson: 1997-98 to 2005-06
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Rick Brunson 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Rick Brunson 9 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Rick Brunson 4 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Rick Brunson 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Rick Brunson 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Rick Brunson 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Rick Brunson 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 Rick Brunson 3.2 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Rick Brunson 1.3 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Rick Brunson 2.6 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Rick Brunson 0.6 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Rick Brunson 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Rick Brunson 1,090 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Rick Brunson 447 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Rick Brunson 876 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Rick Brunson 201 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Rick Brunson 21 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Rick Brunson 337 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rick Brunson .378 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Rick Brunson .362 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Rick Brunson .693 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rick Brunson 5.5 (2005) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Rick Brunson 2.3 (2005) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Rick Brunson 5.1 (2005) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Rick Brunson 1.0 (2005) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Rick Brunson 0.2 (2003) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rick Brunson 0.6 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Rick Brunson 0.1 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Rick Brunson 0.2 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Rick Brunson 0.1 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Rick Brunson 0.0 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Rick Brunson 9 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Rick Brunson 1 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Rick Brunson 3 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Rick Brunson 1 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Rick Brunson 0 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Rick Brunson 16 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rick Brunson .286 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Rick Brunson - Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Rick Brunson .833 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rick Brunson 1.5 (2001) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Rick Brunson 0.1 (1999) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Rick Brunson 0.3 (2000) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Rick Brunson 0.3 (2000) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Rick Brunson 0.0 (2002) 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.