Rodney Buford vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Rodney Buford 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

Rodney Buford

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Rodney Buford: 1999-00 to 2004-05
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Rodney Buford 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Rodney Buford 5 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Rodney Buford 4 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Rodney Buford 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Rodney Buford 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Rodney Buford 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Rodney Buford 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 Rodney Buford 6.4 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Buford 2.6 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Rodney Buford 0.8 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Rodney Buford 0.5 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Rodney Buford 0.1 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Rodney Buford 1,472 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Rodney Buford 598 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Rodney Buford 179 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Rodney Buford 115 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Rodney Buford 31 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Rodney Buford 230 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rodney Buford .412 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Rodney Buford .300 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Rodney Buford .758 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rodney Buford 9.4 (2002) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Buford 4.3 (2002) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Rodney Buford 1.1 (2002) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Rodney Buford 0.7 (2002) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Rodney Buford 0.2 (2000) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rodney Buford 1.8 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Buford 0.8 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Rodney Buford 0.3 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Rodney Buford 0.3 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Rodney Buford 0.0 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Rodney Buford 44 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Rodney Buford 18 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Rodney Buford 7 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Rodney Buford 6 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Rodney Buford 1 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Rodney Buford 24 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rodney Buford .386 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Rodney Buford .455 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Rodney Buford .833 Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rodney Buford 11.0 (2000) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Rodney Buford 1.0 (2004) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Rodney Buford 1.0 (2000) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Rodney Buford 0.4 (2004) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Rodney Buford 0.1 (2001) 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.