Tom Boswell vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Tom Boswell 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
Tom Boswell:
1975-76 to 1983-84
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Tom Boswell1
Michael Cooper5
Tom Boswell6
Michael Cooper12
Tom Boswell4
Michael Cooper11
Tom Boswell0
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

Tom Boswell0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Tom Boswell0
Michael Cooper8
Tom Boswell0 *
Michael Cooper1
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Tom Boswell 7.7
Michael Cooper 8.9

Tom Boswell 4.7
Michael Cooper 3.2

Tom Boswell 1.6
Michael Cooper 4.2

Tom Boswell 0.4
Michael Cooper 1.2

Tom Boswell 0.3
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Tom Boswell 2,821
Michael Cooper 7,729

Tom Boswell 1,709
Michael Cooper 2,769

Tom Boswell 591
Michael Cooper 3,666

Tom Boswell 142
Michael Cooper 1,033

Tom Boswell 111
Michael Cooper 523

Tom Boswell 366
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tom Boswell .533
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Tom Boswell .545
*
Michael Cooper .340

*
Free Throw Percentage
Tom Boswell .724
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Tom Boswell 11.4
(1980)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Tom Boswell 6.8
(1979)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Tom Boswell 3.1
(1979)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Tom Boswell 0.6
(1979)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Tom Boswell 0.6
(1979)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Tom Boswell 4.1
Michael Cooper 9.4

Tom Boswell 2.7
Michael Cooper 3.4

Tom Boswell 1.3
Michael Cooper 4.2

Tom Boswell 0.2
Michael Cooper 1.2

Tom Boswell 0.3
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Tom Boswell 82
Michael Cooper 1,581

Tom Boswell 54
Michael Cooper 574

Tom Boswell 25
Michael Cooper 703

Tom Boswell 4
Michael Cooper 203

Tom Boswell 6
Michael Cooper 96

Tom Boswell 20
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tom Boswell .559
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Tom Boswell -
*
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
Tom Boswell .667
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Tom Boswell 17.3
(1979)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Tom Boswell 9.0
(1979)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Tom Boswell 5.3
(1979)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Tom Boswell 1.0
(1979)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Tom Boswell 1.7
(1979)
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.