Michael Cooper vs. Jamal Murray Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jamal Murray 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
Jamal Murray:
2016-17 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Jamal Murray1
Michael Cooper12
Jamal Murray7
Michael Cooper11
Jamal Murray3
Michael Cooper0
Jamal Murray0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Jamal Murray0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Jamal Murray0
Michael Cooper1 *
Jamal Murray0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Jamal Murray 17.4

Michael Cooper 3.2
Jamal Murray 3.7

Michael Cooper 4.2
Jamal Murray 4.5

Michael Cooper 1.2
Jamal Murray 1.0

Michael Cooper 0.6
Jamal Murray 0.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Jamal Murray 8,067

Michael Cooper 2,769
Jamal Murray 1,737

Michael Cooper 3,666
Jamal Murray 2,082

Michael Cooper 1,033
Jamal Murray 446

Michael Cooper 523
Jamal Murray 158

Michael Cooper 873
Jamal Murray 464

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Jamal Murray .451

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Jamal Murray .378

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Jamal Murray .868

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Jamal Murray 21.2
(2021)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Jamal Murray 4.2
(2019)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Jamal Murray 6.7
(2024)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Jamal Murray 1.3
(2021)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Jamal Murray 0.6
(2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Jamal Murray 25.0

Michael Cooper 3.4
Jamal Murray 5.0

Michael Cooper 4.2
Jamal Murray 6.3

Michael Cooper 1.2
Jamal Murray 1.2

Michael Cooper 0.6
Jamal Murray 0.2

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Jamal Murray 1,324

Michael Cooper 574
Jamal Murray 266

Michael Cooper 703
Jamal Murray 334

Michael Cooper 203
Jamal Murray 62

Michael Cooper 96
Jamal Murray 13

Michael Cooper 168
Jamal Murray 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Jamal Murray .473

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Jamal Murray .404

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Jamal Murray .910

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Jamal Murray 26.5
(2020)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Jamal Murray 5.7
(2023)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Jamal Murray 7.1
(2023)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Jamal Murray 1.5
(2023)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Jamal Murray 0.3
(2020)

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