Jimmy Butler vs. Michael Cooper Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Cooper and Jimmy Butler 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
Jimmy Butler:
2011-12 to 2023-24
Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

Jimmy Butler0
Michael Cooper5
Jimmy Butler13
Michael Cooper12
Jimmy Butler11
Michael Cooper11
Jimmy Butler6
Michael Cooper0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Jimmy Butler5
Michael Cooper0
Jimmy Butler0
Michael Cooper5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Jimmy Butler5
Michael Cooper8
Jimmy Butler0
Michael Cooper1
*
Jimmy Butler1
Michael Cooper0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Jimmy Butler 18.4
Michael Cooper 8.9

Jimmy Butler 5.3
Michael Cooper 3.2

Jimmy Butler 4.3
Michael Cooper 4.2

Jimmy Butler 1.6
Michael Cooper 1.2

Jimmy Butler 0.4
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Jimmy Butler 14,757
Michael Cooper 7,729

Jimmy Butler 4,301
Michael Cooper 2,769

Jimmy Butler 3,417
Michael Cooper 3,666

Jimmy Butler 1,315
Michael Cooper 1,033

Jimmy Butler 361
Michael Cooper 523

Jimmy Butler 804
Michael Cooper 873

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jimmy Butler .470
Michael Cooper .469

3-Point Percentage
Jimmy Butler .328
Michael Cooper .340

*
Free Throw Percentage
Jimmy Butler .843
Michael Cooper .833

Best Season (no game minimum)

Jimmy Butler 23.9
(2017)
Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)

Jimmy Butler 6.9
(2021)
Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)

Jimmy Butler 7.1
(2021)
Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)

Jimmy Butler 2.1
(2021)
Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)

Jimmy Butler 0.6
(2016)
Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Jimmy Butler 21.3
Michael Cooper 9.4

Jimmy Butler 6.2
Michael Cooper 3.4

Jimmy Butler 4.6
Michael Cooper 4.2

Jimmy Butler 1.7
Michael Cooper 1.2

Jimmy Butler 0.6
Michael Cooper 0.6

Totals Stats

Jimmy Butler 2,534
Michael Cooper 1,581

Jimmy Butler 734
Michael Cooper 574

Jimmy Butler 551
Michael Cooper 703

Jimmy Butler 202
Michael Cooper 203

Jimmy Butler 68
Michael Cooper 96

Jimmy Butler 119
Michael Cooper 168

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jimmy Butler .460
Michael Cooper .468

3-Point Percentage
Jimmy Butler .347
Michael Cooper .392

*
Free Throw Percentage
Jimmy Butler .830
Michael Cooper .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Jimmy Butler 27.4
(2022)
Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)

Jimmy Butler 7.5
(2021)
Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)

Jimmy Butler 7.0
(2021)
Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)

Jimmy Butler 2.4
(2015)
Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)

Jimmy Butler 0.8
(2017)
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.