Michael Cooper vs. Wardell Jackson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Wardell Jackson 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
Wardell Jackson:
1974-75 to 1974-75

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Wardell Jackson0
Michael Cooper12
Wardell Jackson1
Michael Cooper11
Wardell Jackson0
Michael Cooper0
Wardell Jackson0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Wardell Jackson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Wardell Jackson0
Michael Cooper1 *
Wardell Jackson0
*
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Wardell Jackson 4.3

Michael Cooper 3.2
Wardell Jackson 2.4

Michael Cooper 4.2
Wardell Jackson 0.5

Michael Cooper 1.2
Wardell Jackson 0.5

Michael Cooper 0.6
Wardell Jackson 0.1

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Wardell Jackson 243

Michael Cooper 2,769
Wardell Jackson 133

Michael Cooper 3,666
Wardell Jackson 30

Michael Cooper 1,033
Wardell Jackson 26

Michael Cooper 523
Wardell Jackson 5

Michael Cooper 873
Wardell Jackson 56

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Wardell Jackson .397

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Wardell Jackson -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Wardell Jackson .718

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Wardell Jackson 4.3
(1975)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Wardell Jackson 2.4
(1975)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Wardell Jackson 0.5
(1975)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Wardell Jackson 0.5
(1975)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Wardell Jackson 0.1
(1975)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Wardell Jackson -

Michael Cooper 3.4
Wardell Jackson -

Michael Cooper 4.2
Wardell Jackson -

Michael Cooper 1.2
Wardell Jackson -

Michael Cooper 0.6
Wardell Jackson -

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Wardell Jackson -

Michael Cooper 574
Wardell Jackson -

Michael Cooper 703
Wardell Jackson -

Michael Cooper 203
Wardell Jackson -

Michael Cooper 96
Wardell Jackson -

Michael Cooper 168
Wardell Jackson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Wardell Jackson -

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Wardell Jackson -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Wardell Jackson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Wardell Jackson -

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Wardell Jackson -

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Wardell Jackson -

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Wardell Jackson -

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Wardell Jackson -

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.