Michael Cooper vs. Cory Higgins Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Cory Higgins 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

Michael Cooper

vs.

Cory Higgins

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Cooper: 1978-79 to 1989-90
Cory Higgins: 2011-12 to 2012-13

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Cooper 5 Cory Higgins 0

NBA Seasons Michael Cooper 12 Cory Higgins 2

Playoffs Played Michael Cooper 11 Cory Higgins 0

All-Star Games Michael Cooper 0 Cory Higgins 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Cooper 5 Cory Higgins 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Cooper 8 Cory Higgins 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Cooper 1 * Cory Higgins 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 8.9 Cory Higgins 3.7

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.2 Cory Higgins 0.9

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Cory Higgins 0.9

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Cory Higgins 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Cory Higgins 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 7,729 Cory Higgins 164

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 2,769 Cory Higgins 38

Total Assists Michael Cooper 3,666 Cory Higgins 41

Total Steals Michael Cooper 1,033 Cory Higgins 8

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 523 Cory Higgins 6

Total Games Michael Cooper 873 Cory Higgins 44

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .469 Cory Higgins .324

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .340 * Cory Higgins .200

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .833 Cory Higgins .694

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 11.9 (1982) Cory Higgins 3.9 (2012)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.1 (1981) Cory Higgins 0.9 (2012)

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.9 (1984) Cory Higgins 0.9 (2012)

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.6 (1981) Cory Higgins 0.5 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1981) Cory Higgins 0.2 (2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 9.4 Cory Higgins -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 3.4 Cory Higgins -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 4.2 Cory Higgins -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 1.2 Cory Higgins -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 0.6 Cory Higgins -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Cooper 1,581 Cory Higgins -

Total Rebounds Michael Cooper 574 Cory Higgins -

Total Assists Michael Cooper 703 Cory Higgins -

Total Steals Michael Cooper 203 Cory Higgins -

Total Blocks Michael Cooper 96 Cory Higgins -

Total Games Michael Cooper 168 Cory Higgins 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Cooper .468 Cory Higgins -

3-Point Percentage Michael Cooper .392 * Cory Higgins -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Cooper .825 Cory Higgins -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Cooper 13.0 (1987) Cory Higgins -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Cooper 4.4 (1982) Cory Higgins -

Assists Per Game Michael Cooper 5.7 (1984) Cory Higgins -

Steals Per Game Michael Cooper 2.0 (1981) Cory Higgins -

Blocks Per Game Michael Cooper 1.0 (1984) Cory Higgins -

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