Michael Cooper vs. Johnny Newman Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Johnny Newman and Michael Cooper 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

Michael Cooper

vs.

Johnny Newman

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Johnny Newman: 1986-87 to 2001-02

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Johnny Newman 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Johnny Newman 16

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Johnny Newman 6

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Johnny Newman 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Johnny Newman 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Johnny Newman 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Johnny Newman 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 8.9 Johnny Newman 11.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Johnny Newman 2.2

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Johnny Newman 1.5

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Johnny Newman 0.9

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Johnny Newman 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Johnny Newman 12,740

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Johnny Newman 2,536

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Johnny Newman 1,688

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Johnny Newman 1,064

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Johnny Newman 246

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Johnny Newman 1,159

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Johnny Newman .461

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Johnny Newman .336

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Johnny Newman .810

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Johnny Newman 16.9 (1991)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Johnny Newman 3.3 (1992)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Johnny Newman 2.7 (1992)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Johnny Newman 1.4 (1989)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Johnny Newman 0.3 (1994)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Johnny Newman 10.8

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Johnny Newman 2.1

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Johnny Newman 1.4

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Johnny Newman 0.9

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Johnny Newman 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Johnny Newman 421

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Johnny Newman 81

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Johnny Newman 56

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Johnny Newman 35

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Johnny Newman 8

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Johnny Newman 39

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Johnny Newman .451

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Johnny Newman .226

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Johnny Newman .766

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Johnny Newman 19.0 (1988)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Johnny Newman 2.8 (1989)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Johnny Newman 2.0 (1993)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Johnny Newman 1.5 (1988)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Johnny Newman 0.5 (1994)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.