Charles Barkley vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Charles Barkley 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
Charles Barkley:
1984-85 to 1999-00
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Charles Barkley0
Michael Cooper5
Charles Barkley16
Michael Cooper12
Charles Barkley13
Michael Cooper11
Charles Barkley11
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

Charles Barkley1
Michael Cooper0
Charles Barkley5
Michael Cooper0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Charles Barkley11
Michael Cooper0
Charles Barkley0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Charles Barkley0
Michael Cooper8
Charles Barkley0
Michael Cooper1
*
Charles Barkley1
Michael Cooper0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Charles Barkley 22.1
Michael Cooper 8.9

Charles Barkley 11.7
Michael Cooper 3.2

Charles Barkley 3.9
Michael Cooper 4.2

Charles Barkley 1.5
Michael Cooper 1.2

Charles Barkley 0.8
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Charles Barkley 23,757
Michael Cooper 7,729

Charles Barkley 12,546
Michael Cooper 2,769

Charles Barkley 4,215
Michael Cooper 3,666

Charles Barkley 1,648
Michael Cooper 1,033

Charles Barkley 888
Michael Cooper 523

Charles Barkley 1,073
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Charles Barkley .541
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Charles Barkley .266
Michael Cooper .340

*
Free Throw Percentage
Charles Barkley .735
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Charles Barkley 28.3
(1988)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Charles Barkley 14.6
(1987)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Charles Barkley 5.1
(1993)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Charles Barkley 2.2
(1986)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Charles Barkley 1.6
(1986)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Charles Barkley 23.0
Michael Cooper 9.4

Charles Barkley 12.9
Michael Cooper 3.4

Charles Barkley 3.9
Michael Cooper 4.2

Charles Barkley 1.6
Michael Cooper 1.2

Charles Barkley 0.9
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Charles Barkley 2,833
Michael Cooper 1,581

Charles Barkley 1,582
Michael Cooper 574

Charles Barkley 482
Michael Cooper 703

Charles Barkley 193
Michael Cooper 203

Charles Barkley 108
Michael Cooper 96

Charles Barkley 123
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Charles Barkley .513
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Charles Barkley .255
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
Charles Barkley .717
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Charles Barkley 27.6
(1994)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Charles Barkley 15.8
(1986)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Charles Barkley 6.0
(1991)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Charles Barkley 2.5
(1994)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Charles Barkley 1.6
(1987)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)

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