Michael Cooper vs. Nikola Jovic Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Nikola Jovic 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
2025-26
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
Nikola Jovic:
2022-23 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Nikola Jovic0
Michael Cooper12
Nikola Jovic3
Michael Cooper11
Nikola Jovic3
Michael Cooper0
Nikola Jovic0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Nikola Jovic0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Nikola Jovic0
Michael Cooper1 *
Nikola Jovic0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Nikola Jovic 8.7

Michael Cooper 3.2
Nikola Jovic 3.8

Michael Cooper 4.2
Nikola Jovic 2.2

Michael Cooper 1.2
Nikola Jovic 0.7

Michael Cooper 0.6
Nikola Jovic 0.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Nikola Jovic 928

Michael Cooper 2,769
Nikola Jovic 403

Michael Cooper 3,666
Nikola Jovic 231

Michael Cooper 1,033
Nikola Jovic 70

Michael Cooper 523
Nikola Jovic 29

Michael Cooper 873
Nikola Jovic 107

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Nikola Jovic .450

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Nikola Jovic .370

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Nikola Jovic .804

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Nikola Jovic 10.7
(2025)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Nikola Jovic 4.2
(2024)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Nikola Jovic 2.8
(2025)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Nikola Jovic 0.8
(2025)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Nikola Jovic 0.3
(2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Nikola Jovic 5.4

Michael Cooper 3.4
Nikola Jovic 3.4

Michael Cooper 4.2
Nikola Jovic 1.1

Michael Cooper 1.2
Nikola Jovic 0.5

Michael Cooper 0.6
Nikola Jovic 0.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Nikola Jovic 87

Michael Cooper 574
Nikola Jovic 54

Michael Cooper 703
Nikola Jovic 17

Michael Cooper 203
Nikola Jovic 8

Michael Cooper 96
Nikola Jovic 4

Michael Cooper 168
Nikola Jovic 16

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Nikola Jovic .400

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Nikola Jovic .313

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Nikola Jovic .923

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Nikola Jovic 9.5
(2025)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Nikola Jovic 6.6
(2024)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Nikola Jovic 2.2
(2024)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Nikola Jovic 1.0
(2024)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Nikola Jovic 0.6
(2024)

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