Michael Cooper vs. Richard Hamilton Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Richard Hamilton 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Richard Hamilton:
1999-00 to 2012-13
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Richard Hamilton | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
17.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
3.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
3.4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
0.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
15,708 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
2,852 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
3,125 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
714 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
131 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
921 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
.449 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Richard Hamilton |
.346 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
.852 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Richard Hamilton |
20.1 | | (2006) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Richard Hamilton |
3.9 | | (2005) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Richard Hamilton |
4.9 | | (2005) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Richard Hamilton |
1.3 | | (2004) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Richard Hamilton |
0.2 | | (2002) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
19.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
3.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
3.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
0.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
2,571 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
506 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
467 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
122 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
24 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
130 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
.439 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | | 
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| Richard Hamilton |
.340 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Richard Hamilton |
.860 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Richard Hamilton |
22.5 | | (2003) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Richard Hamilton |
4.6 | | (2004) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Richard Hamilton |
5.0 | | (2009) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Richard Hamilton |
1.4 | | (2008) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Richard Hamilton |
0.5 | | (2008) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
