Michael Cooper vs. Elijah Harkless Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Elijah Harkless 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
2025-26
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
Elijah Harkless:
2024-25 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Elijah Harkless0
Michael Cooper12
Elijah Harkless1
Michael Cooper11
Elijah Harkless0
Michael Cooper0
Elijah Harkless0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Elijah Harkless0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Elijah Harkless0
Michael Cooper1 *
Elijah Harkless0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Elijah Harkless 3.2

Michael Cooper 3.2
Elijah Harkless 2.1

Michael Cooper 4.2
Elijah Harkless 0.8

Michael Cooper 1.2
Elijah Harkless 1.0

Michael Cooper 0.6
Elijah Harkless 0.1

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Elijah Harkless 32

Michael Cooper 2,769
Elijah Harkless 21

Michael Cooper 3,666
Elijah Harkless 8

Michael Cooper 1,033
Elijah Harkless 10

Michael Cooper 523
Elijah Harkless 1

Michael Cooper 873
Elijah Harkless 10

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Elijah Harkless .314

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Elijah Harkless .280

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Elijah Harkless .500

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Elijah Harkless 3.2
(2025)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Elijah Harkless 2.1
(2025)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Elijah Harkless 0.8
(2025)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Elijah Harkless 1.0
(2025)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Elijah Harkless 0.1
(2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Elijah Harkless -

Michael Cooper 3.4
Elijah Harkless -

Michael Cooper 4.2
Elijah Harkless -

Michael Cooper 1.2
Elijah Harkless -

Michael Cooper 0.6
Elijah Harkless -

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Elijah Harkless -

Michael Cooper 574
Elijah Harkless -

Michael Cooper 703
Elijah Harkless -

Michael Cooper 203
Elijah Harkless -

Michael Cooper 96
Elijah Harkless -

Michael Cooper 168
Elijah Harkless 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Elijah Harkless -

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Elijah Harkless -

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Elijah Harkless -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Elijah Harkless -

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Elijah Harkless -

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Elijah Harkless -

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Elijah Harkless -

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Elijah Harkless -

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