Michael Cooper vs. Gordon Hayward Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gordon Hayward 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
Gordon Hayward:
2010-11 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Gordon Hayward0
Michael Cooper12
Gordon Hayward14
Michael Cooper11
Gordon Hayward4
Michael Cooper0
Gordon Hayward1

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Gordon Hayward0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Gordon Hayward0
Michael Cooper1 *
Gordon Hayward0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Gordon Hayward 15.2

Michael Cooper 3.2
Gordon Hayward 4.4

Michael Cooper 4.2
Gordon Hayward 3.5

Michael Cooper 1.2
Gordon Hayward 1.0

Michael Cooper 0.6
Gordon Hayward 0.4

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Gordon Hayward 12,687

Michael Cooper 2,769
Gordon Hayward 3,698

Michael Cooper 3,666
Gordon Hayward 2,940

Michael Cooper 1,033
Gordon Hayward 808

Michael Cooper 523
Gordon Hayward 321

Michael Cooper 873
Gordon Hayward 835

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Gordon Hayward .455

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Gordon Hayward .370

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Gordon Hayward .822

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Gordon Hayward 21.9
(2017)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Gordon Hayward 6.7
(2020)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Gordon Hayward 5.2
(2014)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Gordon Hayward 1.4
(2014)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Gordon Hayward 0.6
(2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Gordon Hayward 15.0

Michael Cooper 3.4
Gordon Hayward 4.6

Michael Cooper 4.2
Gordon Hayward 2.9

Michael Cooper 1.2
Gordon Hayward 0.9

Michael Cooper 0.6
Gordon Hayward 0.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Gordon Hayward 434

Michael Cooper 574
Gordon Hayward 134

Michael Cooper 703
Gordon Hayward 85

Michael Cooper 203
Gordon Hayward 26

Michael Cooper 96
Gordon Hayward 8

Michael Cooper 168
Gordon Hayward 29

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Gordon Hayward .405

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Gordon Hayward .352

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Gordon Hayward .950

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Gordon Hayward 24.1
(2017)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Gordon Hayward 6.1
(2017)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Gordon Hayward 3.4
(2017)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Gordon Hayward 1.4
(2020)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Gordon Hayward 0.4
(2020)

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