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
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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James Worthy:
1982-83 to 1993-94
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Honors and Awards |
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Michael Cooper | 0 |
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James Worthy | 1 | |
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Michael Cooper | 0 |
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James Worthy | 2 | |
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Michael Cooper | 1 |
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James Worthy | 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 | | |
James Worthy |
17.6 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
James Worthy |
5.1 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
James Worthy |
3.0 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
James Worthy |
1.1 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
James Worthy |
0.7 | | |
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Totals Stats |
Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
James Worthy |
16,320 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
James Worthy |
4,708 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
James Worthy |
2,791 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
James Worthy |
1,041 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
James Worthy |
624 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
James Worthy |
926 | | |
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Percentages |
Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
James Worthy |
.521 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.340 | |
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James Worthy |
.241 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
James Worthy |
.769 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
James Worthy |
21.4 | | (1991) | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
James Worthy |
6.4 | | (1985) | |
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Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
James Worthy |
4.7 | | (1992) | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
James Worthy |
1.4 | | (1992) | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
James Worthy |
1.0 | | (1986) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
James Worthy |
21.1 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
James Worthy |
5.2 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
James Worthy |
3.2 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
James Worthy |
1.2 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
James Worthy |
0.7 | | |
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Totals Stats |
Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
James Worthy |
3,022 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
James Worthy |
747 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
James Worthy |
463 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
James Worthy |
177 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
James Worthy |
96 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
James Worthy |
143 | | |
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Percentages |
Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
James Worthy |
.544 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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James Worthy |
.209 | | |
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Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
James Worthy |
.727 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
James Worthy |
24.8 | | (1989) | |
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Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
James Worthy |
6.7 | | (1989) | |
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Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
James Worthy |
4.4 | | (1988) | |
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Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
James Worthy |
1.6 | | (1990) | |
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Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
James Worthy |
1.2 | | (1987) | |
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Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |