Michael Cooper vs. Hakeem Olajuwon Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Hakeem Olajuwon 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Michael Cooper:
1978-79 to 1989-90
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Hakeem Olajuwon:
1984-85 to 2001-02
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
21.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
26,946 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
13,748 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,058 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2,162 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,830 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,238 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.512 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.202 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.712 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
27.8 | | (1995) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
14.0 | | (1990) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.6 | | (1994) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.6 | | (1989) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.6 | | (1990) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
25.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
11.2 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.2 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
3,755 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
1,621 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
458 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
245 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
472 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
145 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.528 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.222 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
.719 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
37.5 | | (1988) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
16.8 | | (1988) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
4.8 | | (1993) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
2.5 | | (1990) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Hakeem Olajuwon |
5.8 | | (1990) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
