Michael Cooper vs. James Worthy Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars James Worthy 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
James Worthy:
1982-83 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
James Worthy3
Michael Cooper12
James Worthy12
Michael Cooper11
James Worthy9
Michael Cooper0
James Worthy7

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
James Worthy1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
James Worthy2
Michael Cooper5
James Worthy0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
James Worthy0
Michael Cooper1 *
James Worthy0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
James Worthy 17.6

Michael Cooper 3.2
James Worthy 5.1

Michael Cooper 4.2
James Worthy 3.0

Michael Cooper 1.2
James Worthy 1.1

Michael Cooper 0.6
James Worthy 0.7

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
James Worthy 16,320

Michael Cooper 2,769
James Worthy 4,708

Michael Cooper 3,666
James Worthy 2,791

Michael Cooper 1,033
James Worthy 1,041

Michael Cooper 523
James Worthy 624

Michael Cooper 873
James Worthy 926

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
James Worthy .521

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
James Worthy .241

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
James Worthy .769

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
James Worthy 21.4
(1991)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
James Worthy 6.4
(1985)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
James Worthy 4.7
(1992)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
James Worthy 1.4
(1992)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
James Worthy 1.0
(1986)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
James Worthy 21.1

Michael Cooper 3.4
James Worthy 5.2

Michael Cooper 4.2
James Worthy 3.2

Michael Cooper 1.2
James Worthy 1.2

Michael Cooper 0.6
James Worthy 0.7

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
James Worthy 3,022

Michael Cooper 574
James Worthy 747

Michael Cooper 703
James Worthy 463

Michael Cooper 203
James Worthy 177

Michael Cooper 96
James Worthy 96

Michael Cooper 168
James Worthy 143

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
James Worthy .544

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
James Worthy .209

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
James Worthy .727

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
James Worthy 24.8
(1989)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
James Worthy 6.7
(1989)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
James Worthy 4.4
(1988)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
James Worthy 1.6
(1990)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
James Worthy 1.2
(1987)

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