Michael Cooper vs. Donovan Mitchell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Donovan Mitchell 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
Donovan Mitchell:
2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Donovan Mitchell0
Michael Cooper12
Donovan Mitchell7
Michael Cooper11
Donovan Mitchell6
Michael Cooper0
Donovan Mitchell5

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Donovan Mitchell1
Michael Cooper5
Donovan Mitchell0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Donovan Mitchell0
Michael Cooper1 *
Donovan Mitchell0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Donovan Mitchell 24.8

Michael Cooper 3.2
Donovan Mitchell 4.3

Michael Cooper 4.2
Donovan Mitchell 4.6

Michael Cooper 1.2
Donovan Mitchell 1.4

Michael Cooper 0.6
Donovan Mitchell 0.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Donovan Mitchell 11,619

Michael Cooper 2,769
Donovan Mitchell 2,002

Michael Cooper 3,666
Donovan Mitchell 2,176

Michael Cooper 1,033
Donovan Mitchell 645

Michael Cooper 523
Donovan Mitchell 156

Michael Cooper 873
Donovan Mitchell 468

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Donovan Mitchell .450

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Donovan Mitchell .366

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Donovan Mitchell .843

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Donovan Mitchell 28.3
(2023)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Donovan Mitchell 5.1
(2024)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Donovan Mitchell 6.1
(2024)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Donovan Mitchell 1.8
(2024)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Donovan Mitchell 0.5
(2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Donovan Mitchell 27.8

Michael Cooper 3.4
Donovan Mitchell 5.0

Michael Cooper 4.2
Donovan Mitchell 5.0

Michael Cooper 1.2
Donovan Mitchell 1.3

Michael Cooper 0.6
Donovan Mitchell 0.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Donovan Mitchell 1,221

Michael Cooper 574
Donovan Mitchell 218

Michael Cooper 703
Donovan Mitchell 221

Michael Cooper 203
Donovan Mitchell 56

Michael Cooper 96
Donovan Mitchell 15

Michael Cooper 168
Donovan Mitchell 44

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Donovan Mitchell .431

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Donovan Mitchell .359

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Donovan Mitchell .856

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Donovan Mitchell 36.3
(2020)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Donovan Mitchell 5.9
(2018)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Donovan Mitchell 7.2
(2023)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Donovan Mitchell 2.0
(2023)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Donovan Mitchell 0.6
(2023)

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