Michael Cooper vs Dennis Johnson
Michael Cooper and Dennis Johnson were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 12 seasons. On the floor, Dennis Johnson was the higher-volume scorer (14.1 points per game to 8.8); Michael Cooper was the more efficient scorer (54.3% true shooting to 51.1%). Dennis Johnson holds the edge on accolades — 3 championships, 1 Finals MVP and the #59 all-time ranking to Michael Cooper's #65.
Career averages
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Dennis Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Points / game | 14.1 |
| 3.2 | Rebounds / game | 3.9 |
| 4.2 | Assists / game | 5.0 |
| 1.2 | Steals / game | 1.3 |
| 0.6 | Blocks / game | 0.6 |
| 46.8% | Field goal % | 44.6% |
| 29.1% | 3-point % | 13.3% |
| 83.2% | Free throw % | 80.0% |
| 54.3% | True shooting % | 51.1% |
| 873 | Games played | 1,100 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Michael Cooper's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Dennis Johnson's era.
Playoff averages
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Dennis Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Points / game | 17.3 |
| 3.4 | Rebounds / game | 4.3 |
| 4.2 | Assists / game | 5.6 |
| 1.2 | Steals / game | 1.4 |
| 0.6 | Blocks / game | 0.6 |
| 46.1% | Field goal % | 43.6% |
| 32.6% | 3-point % | 18.5% |
| 77.6% | Free throw % | 80.1% |
| 168 | Playoff games | 180 |
Accolades
| Michael Cooper | Stat | Dennis Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 1 |
| 5 | Championships | 3 |
| 0 | All-Star selections | 5 |
| 0 | All-NBA 1st Team | 1 |
| #65 | All-time GOAT rank | #59 |
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