Michael Cooper vs. LeBron James Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars LeBron James 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
LeBron James4
Michael Cooper12
LeBron James21
Michael Cooper11
LeBron James16
Michael Cooper0 *
LeBron James1
*
Michael Cooper0
LeBron James20

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
LeBron James4
Michael Cooper0
LeBron James4
Michael Cooper0
LeBron James13
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
LeBron James19
Michael Cooper5
LeBron James5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
LeBron James6
Michael Cooper1 *
LeBron James0
Michael Cooper0
LeBron James1
Michael Cooper0
LeBron James1
Michael Cooper0
LeBron James1
Michael Cooper0 *
LeBron James1
*
Michael Cooper0 *
LeBron James1
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
LeBron James 27.1

Michael Cooper 3.2
LeBron James 7.5

Michael Cooper 4.2
LeBron James 7.4

Michael Cooper 1.2
LeBron James 1.5

Michael Cooper 0.6
LeBron James 0.7

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
LeBron James 40,179

Michael Cooper 2,769
LeBron James 11,098

Michael Cooper 3,666
LeBron James 10,905

Michael Cooper 1,033
LeBron James 2,260

Michael Cooper 523
LeBron James 1,107

Michael Cooper 873
LeBron James 1,481

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
LeBron James .506

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
LeBron James .347

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
LeBron James .735

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
LeBron James 31.4
(2006)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
LeBron James 8.6
(2018)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
LeBron James 10.2
(2020)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
LeBron James 2.2
(2005)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
LeBron James 1.1
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
LeBron James 28.5

Michael Cooper 3.4
LeBron James 9.0

Michael Cooper 4.2
LeBron James 7.2

Michael Cooper 1.2
LeBron James 1.7

Michael Cooper 0.6
LeBron James 1.0

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
LeBron James 8,023

Michael Cooper 574
LeBron James 2,549

Michael Cooper 703
LeBron James 2,023

Michael Cooper 203
LeBron James 471

Michael Cooper 96
LeBron James 270

Michael Cooper 168
LeBron James 282

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
LeBron James .495

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
LeBron James .331

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
LeBron James .741

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
LeBron James 35.3
(2009)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
LeBron James 11.3
(2015)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
LeBron James 9.0
(2018)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
LeBron James 2.3
(2016)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
LeBron James 1.8
(2010)

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