Michael Cooper vs. Jaren Jackson Jr. Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jaren Jackson Jr. 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
Jaren Jackson Jr.:
2018-19 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Jaren Jackson Jr.0
Michael Cooper12
Jaren Jackson Jr.6
Michael Cooper11
Jaren Jackson Jr.3
Michael Cooper0
Jaren Jackson Jr.1

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Jaren Jackson Jr.2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Jaren Jackson Jr.2
Michael Cooper1 *
Jaren Jackson Jr.1
Michael Cooper0
Jaren Jackson Jr.2
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Jaren Jackson Jr. 17.6

Michael Cooper 3.2
Jaren Jackson Jr. 5.5

Michael Cooper 4.2
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.4

Michael Cooper 1.2
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.0

Michael Cooper 0.6
Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.0

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Jaren Jackson Jr. 5,877

Michael Cooper 2,769
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1,841

Michael Cooper 3,666
Jaren Jackson Jr. 454

Michael Cooper 1,033
Jaren Jackson Jr. 322

Michael Cooper 523
Jaren Jackson Jr. 664

Michael Cooper 873
Jaren Jackson Jr. 333

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Jaren Jackson Jr. .460

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Jaren Jackson Jr. .345

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Jaren Jackson Jr. .795

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 22.5
(2024)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 6.8
(2023)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.3
(2024)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.2
(2024)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 3.0
(2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Jaren Jackson Jr. 15.7

Michael Cooper 3.4
Jaren Jackson Jr. 6.8

Michael Cooper 4.2
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.1

Michael Cooper 1.2
Jaren Jackson Jr. 0.9

Michael Cooper 0.6
Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.1

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Jaren Jackson Jr. 361

Michael Cooper 574
Jaren Jackson Jr. 156

Michael Cooper 703
Jaren Jackson Jr. 25

Michael Cooper 203
Jaren Jackson Jr. 20

Michael Cooper 96
Jaren Jackson Jr. 48

Michael Cooper 168
Jaren Jackson Jr. 23

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Jaren Jackson Jr. .399

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Jaren Jackson Jr. .336

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Jaren Jackson Jr. .810

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 18.0
(2023)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 7.8
(2023)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.5
(2023)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.0
(2023)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.5
(2022)

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