Willie Burton vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Willie Burton 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

Willie Burton

vs.

Michael Cooper

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Willie Burton: 1990-91 to 1998-99
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Willie Burton 0 Michael Cooper 5

NBA Seasons Willie Burton 8 Michael Cooper 12

Playoffs Played Willie Burton 1 Michael Cooper 11

All-Star Games Willie Burton 0 Michael Cooper 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Willie Burton 0 Michael Cooper 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Willie Burton 0 Michael Cooper 8

Defensive Player of The Year Willie Burton 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 Willie Burton 10.3 Michael Cooper 8.9

Rebounds Per Game Willie Burton 2.9 Michael Cooper 3.2

Assists Per Game Willie Burton 1.2 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Willie Burton 0.6 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Willie Burton 0.4 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Willie Burton 3,243 Michael Cooper 7,729

Total Rebounds Willie Burton 932 Michael Cooper 2,769

Total Assists Willie Burton 393 Michael Cooper 3,666

Total Steals Willie Burton 191 Michael Cooper 1,033

Total Blocks Willie Burton 121 Michael Cooper 523

Total Games Willie Burton 316 Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Willie Burton .424 Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage Willie Burton .345 Michael Cooper .340 *

Free Throw Percentage Willie Burton .786 Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Willie Burton 15.3 (1995) Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982)

Rebounds Per Game Willie Burton 3.6 (1992) Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981)

Assists Per Game Willie Burton 1.8 (1995) Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984)

Steals Per Game Willie Burton 0.9 (1991) Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Willie Burton 0.6 (1993) Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Willie Burton 1.0 Michael Cooper 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Willie Burton 0.0 Michael Cooper 3.4

Assists Per Game Willie Burton 0.0 Michael Cooper 4.2

Steals Per Game Willie Burton 0.0 Michael Cooper 1.2

Blocks Per Game Willie Burton 0.0 Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Willie Burton 2 Michael Cooper 1,581

Total Rebounds Willie Burton 0 Michael Cooper 574

Total Assists Willie Burton 0 Michael Cooper 703

Total Steals Willie Burton 0 Michael Cooper 203

Total Blocks Willie Burton 0 Michael Cooper 96

Total Games Willie Burton 2 Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Willie Burton .250 Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage Willie Burton .000 Michael Cooper .392 *

Free Throw Percentage Willie Burton - Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Willie Burton 1.0 (1994) Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Willie Burton 0.0 (1994) Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982)

Assists Per Game Willie Burton 0.0 (1994) Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Willie Burton 0.0 (1994) Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Willie Burton 0.0 (1994) 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.