Michael Cooper vs. Justin James Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Justin James 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

Michael Cooper

vs.

Justin James

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Justin James: 2019-20 to 2020-21

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Justin James 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Justin James 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Justin James 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Justin James 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Justin James 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Justin James 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Justin James 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 8.9 Justin James 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Justin James 0.9

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Justin James 0.6

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Justin James 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Justin James 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Justin James 228

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Justin James 62

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Justin James 40

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Justin James 14

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Justin James 12

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Justin James 72

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Justin James .446

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Justin James .343

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Justin James .544

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Justin James 3.9 (2021)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Justin James 0.9 (2020)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Justin James 0.6 (2021)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Justin James 0.2 (2021)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Justin James 0.3 (2020)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Justin James -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Justin James -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Justin James -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Justin James -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Justin James -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Justin James -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Justin James -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Justin James -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Justin James -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Justin James -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Justin James 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Justin James -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Justin James -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Justin James -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Justin James -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Justin James -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Justin James -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Justin James -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Justin James -

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