Michael Cooper vs. Rui Hachimura Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Rui Hachimura 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
Rui Hachimura:
2019-20 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Rui Hachimura0
Michael Cooper12
Rui Hachimura5
Michael Cooper11
Rui Hachimura2
Michael Cooper0 *
Rui Hachimura1
*
Michael Cooper0
Rui Hachimura0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Rui Hachimura0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Rui Hachimura0
Michael Cooper1 *
Rui Hachimura0
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Rui Hachimura 12.6

Michael Cooper 3.2
Rui Hachimura 4.8

Michael Cooper 4.2
Rui Hachimura 1.3

Michael Cooper 1.2
Rui Hachimura 0.6

Michael Cooper 0.6
Rui Hachimura 0.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Rui Hachimura 3,394

Michael Cooper 2,769
Rui Hachimura 1,288

Michael Cooper 3,666
Rui Hachimura 339

Michael Cooper 1,033
Rui Hachimura 159

Michael Cooper 523
Rui Hachimura 70

Michael Cooper 873
Rui Hachimura 269

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Rui Hachimura .491

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Rui Hachimura .368

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Rui Hachimura .762

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Rui Hachimura 13.8
(2021)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Rui Hachimura 6.1
(2020)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Rui Hachimura 1.8
(2020)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Rui Hachimura 0.8
(2021)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Rui Hachimura 0.4
(2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Rui Hachimura 12.8

Michael Cooper 3.4
Rui Hachimura 4.5

Michael Cooper 4.2
Rui Hachimura 0.7

Michael Cooper 1.2
Rui Hachimura 0.5

Michael Cooper 0.6
Rui Hachimura 0.2

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Rui Hachimura 269

Michael Cooper 574
Rui Hachimura 94

Michael Cooper 703
Rui Hachimura 15

Michael Cooper 203
Rui Hachimura 10

Michael Cooper 96
Rui Hachimura 5

Michael Cooper 168
Rui Hachimura 21

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Rui Hachimura .573

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Rui Hachimura .519

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Rui Hachimura .804

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Rui Hachimura 14.8
(2021)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Rui Hachimura 7.2
(2021)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Rui Hachimura 1.0
(2021)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Rui Hachimura 0.5
(2023)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Rui Hachimura 0.3
(2023)

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