Michael Cooper vs. Michael Jordan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Jordan 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
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Michael Jordan6
Michael Cooper12
Michael Jordan15
Michael Cooper11
Michael Jordan13
Michael Cooper0
Michael Jordan14

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
Michael Jordan5
Michael Cooper0
Michael Jordan6
Michael Cooper0
Michael Jordan10
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Michael Jordan11
Michael Cooper5
Michael Jordan9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Michael Jordan9
Michael Cooper1 *
Michael Jordan1
Michael Cooper0
Michael Jordan10
Michael Cooper0
Michael Jordan3
Michael Cooper0
Michael Jordan1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Michael Jordan 30.1

Michael Cooper 3.2
Michael Jordan 6.2

Michael Cooper 4.2
Michael Jordan 5.3

Michael Cooper 1.2
Michael Jordan 2.3

Michael Cooper 0.6
Michael Jordan 0.8

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Michael Jordan 32,292

Michael Cooper 2,769
Michael Jordan 6,672

Michael Cooper 3,666
Michael Jordan 5,633

Michael Cooper 1,033
Michael Jordan 2,514

Michael Cooper 523
Michael Jordan 893

Michael Cooper 873
Michael Jordan 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Michael Jordan .497

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Michael Jordan .327

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Michael Jordan .835

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Michael Jordan 33.4

Michael Cooper 3.4
Michael Jordan 6.4

Michael Cooper 4.2
Michael Jordan 5.7

Michael Cooper 1.2
Michael Jordan 2.1

Michael Cooper 0.6
Michael Jordan 0.9

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Michael Jordan 5,987

Michael Cooper 574
Michael Jordan 1,152

Michael Cooper 703
Michael Jordan 1,022

Michael Cooper 203
Michael Jordan 376

Michael Cooper 96
Michael Jordan 158

Michael Cooper 168
Michael Jordan 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Michael Jordan .487

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Michael Jordan .332

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Michael Jordan .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)

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