Michael Cooper vs. Robert Horry Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Robert Horry 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
Robert Horry:
1992-93 to 2007-08

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Robert Horry7
Michael Cooper12
Robert Horry16
Michael Cooper11
Robert Horry16
Michael Cooper0
Robert Horry0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Robert Horry0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Robert Horry0
Michael Cooper1 *
Robert Horry0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Robert Horry 7.0

Michael Cooper 3.2
Robert Horry 4.8

Michael Cooper 4.2
Robert Horry 2.1

Michael Cooper 1.2
Robert Horry 1.0

Michael Cooper 0.6
Robert Horry 0.9

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Robert Horry 7,715

Michael Cooper 2,769
Robert Horry 5,269

Michael Cooper 3,666
Robert Horry 2,343

Michael Cooper 1,033
Robert Horry 1,158

Michael Cooper 523
Robert Horry 1,035

Michael Cooper 873
Robert Horry 1,107

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Robert Horry .425

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Robert Horry .341

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Robert Horry .726

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Robert Horry 12.0
(1996)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Robert Horry 7.5
(1998)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Robert Horry 4.0
(1996)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Robert Horry 1.6
(1996)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Robert Horry 1.5
(1996)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Robert Horry 7.9

Michael Cooper 3.4
Robert Horry 5.6

Michael Cooper 4.2
Robert Horry 2.4

Michael Cooper 1.2
Robert Horry 1.1

Michael Cooper 0.6
Robert Horry 0.9

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Robert Horry 1,939

Michael Cooper 574
Robert Horry 1,361

Michael Cooper 703
Robert Horry 575

Michael Cooper 203
Robert Horry 276

Michael Cooper 96
Robert Horry 225

Michael Cooper 168
Robert Horry 244

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Robert Horry .426

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Robert Horry .359

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Robert Horry .722

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Robert Horry 13.1
(1996)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Robert Horry 8.1
(2002)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Robert Horry 3.6
(1994)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Robert Horry 2.6
(1996)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Robert Horry 1.6
(1996)

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