Michael Cooper vs. Joakim Noah Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joakim Noah and Michael Cooper that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Joakim Noah:
2007-08 to 2019-20

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Joakim Noah0
Michael Cooper12
Joakim Noah13
Michael Cooper11
Joakim Noah8
Michael Cooper0
Joakim Noah2

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
Joakim Noah1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Joakim Noah1
Michael Cooper5
Joakim Noah2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Joakim Noah3
Michael Cooper1 *
Joakim Noah1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Joakim Noah 8.8

Michael Cooper 3.2
Joakim Noah 9.0

Michael Cooper 4.2
Joakim Noah 2.8

Michael Cooper 1.2
Joakim Noah 0.8

Michael Cooper 0.6
Joakim Noah 1.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Joakim Noah 5,881

Michael Cooper 2,769
Joakim Noah 6,058

Michael Cooper 3,666
Joakim Noah 1,907

Michael Cooper 1,033
Joakim Noah 534

Michael Cooper 523
Joakim Noah 874

Michael Cooper 873
Joakim Noah 672

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Joakim Noah .491

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Joakim Noah .000

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Joakim Noah .700

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Joakim Noah 12.6
(2014)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Joakim Noah 11.3
(2014)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Joakim Noah 5.4
(2014)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Joakim Noah 1.2
(2014)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Joakim Noah 2.1
(2013)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Joakim Noah 9.3

Michael Cooper 3.4
Joakim Noah 10.6

Michael Cooper 4.2
Joakim Noah 2.7

Michael Cooper 1.2
Joakim Noah 0.9

Michael Cooper 0.6
Joakim Noah 1.7

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Joakim Noah 579

Michael Cooper 574
Joakim Noah 659

Michael Cooper 703
Joakim Noah 167

Michael Cooper 203
Joakim Noah 58

Michael Cooper 96
Joakim Noah 106

Michael Cooper 168
Joakim Noah 62

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Joakim Noah .465

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Joakim Noah -

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Joakim Noah .676

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Joakim Noah 15.0
(2012)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Joakim Noah 13.1
(2009)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Joakim Noah 4.6
(2014)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Joakim Noah 1.8
(2010)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Joakim Noah 2.2
(2013)

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