Michael Cooper vs. Haywood Highsmith Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Haywood Highsmith 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
Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Haywood Highsmith | 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 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
5.4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
3.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
1.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
0.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
0.4 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
1,171 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
681 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
233 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
160 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
87 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
218 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
.449 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Haywood Highsmith |
.374 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
.605 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
6.5 | | (2025) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
3.5 | | (2023) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
1.5 | | (2025) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
0.9 | | (2025) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
0.5 | | (2025) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
3.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
1.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
0.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
0.4 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
122 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
56 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
20 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
14 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
35 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
.516 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Haywood Highsmith |
.404 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
.833 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
7.3 | | (2025) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
3.3 | | (2025) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
1.6 | | (2024) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
0.8 | | (2025) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Haywood Highsmith |
0.5 | | (2025) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
