Michael Cooper vs. JaVale McGee Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars JaVale McGee 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
JaVale McGee:
2008-09 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
JaVale McGee3
Michael Cooper12
JaVale McGee16
Michael Cooper11
JaVale McGee8
Michael Cooper0
JaVale McGee0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
JaVale McGee0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
JaVale McGee0
Michael Cooper1 *
JaVale McGee0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
JaVale McGee 7.6

Michael Cooper 3.2
JaVale McGee 5.0

Michael Cooper 4.2
JaVale McGee 0.4

Michael Cooper 1.2
JaVale McGee 0.4

Michael Cooper 0.6
JaVale McGee 1.4

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
JaVale McGee 6,898

Michael Cooper 2,769
JaVale McGee 4,568

Michael Cooper 3,666
JaVale McGee 384

Michael Cooper 1,033
JaVale McGee 344

Michael Cooper 523
JaVale McGee 1,258

Michael Cooper 873
JaVale McGee 906

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
JaVale McGee .578

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
JaVale McGee .197

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
JaVale McGee .604

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
JaVale McGee 12.0
(2019)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
JaVale McGee 8.0
(2011)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
JaVale McGee 0.8
(2021)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
JaVale McGee 0.6
(2019)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
JaVale McGee 2.4
(2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
JaVale McGee 5.6

Michael Cooper 3.4
JaVale McGee 4.0

Michael Cooper 4.2
JaVale McGee 0.4

Michael Cooper 1.2
JaVale McGee 0.3

Michael Cooper 0.6
JaVale McGee 1.0

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
JaVale McGee 416

Michael Cooper 574
JaVale McGee 295

Michael Cooper 703
JaVale McGee 30

Michael Cooper 203
JaVale McGee 21

Michael Cooper 96
JaVale McGee 74

Michael Cooper 168
JaVale McGee 74

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
JaVale McGee .616

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
JaVale McGee .000

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
JaVale McGee .571

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
JaVale McGee 8.6
(2012)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
JaVale McGee 9.6
(2012)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
JaVale McGee 0.8
(2021)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
JaVale McGee 0.7
(2012)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
JaVale McGee 3.1
(2012)

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