Michael Cooper vs. James Harden Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars James Harden 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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James Harden:
2009-10 to 2023-24
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 0 |
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| James Harden | 1 | |
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| Michael Cooper | 0 |
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| James Harden | 6 | |
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| Michael Cooper | 0 |
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| James Harden | 7 | |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| James Harden | 0 | |
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| Michael Cooper | 0 |
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| James Harden | 3 | |
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| Michael Cooper | 0 |
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| James Harden | 2 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
8.9 | | |
| James Harden |
24.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| James Harden |
5.6 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| James Harden |
7.1 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| James Harden |
1.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| James Harden |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| James Harden |
25,885 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| James Harden |
6,017 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| James Harden |
7,629 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| James Harden |
1,597 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| James Harden |
600 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| James Harden |
1,072 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| James Harden |
.441 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| James Harden |
.364 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| James Harden |
.861 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| James Harden |
36.1 | | (2019) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| James Harden |
8.1 | | (2017) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| James Harden |
11.2 | | (2017) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| James Harden |
2.0 | | (2019) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| James Harden |
0.9 | | (2020) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| James Harden |
22.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| James Harden |
5.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| James Harden |
6.3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| James Harden |
1.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| James Harden |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| James Harden |
3,637 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| James Harden |
883 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| James Harden |
1,013 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| James Harden |
267 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| James Harden |
85 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| James Harden |
160 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| James Harden |
.424 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | | 
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| James Harden |
.338 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| James Harden |
.869 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| James Harden |
31.6 | | (2019) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| James Harden |
6.8 | | (2019) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| James Harden |
8.6 | | (2022) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| James Harden |
2.4 | | (2016) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| James Harden |
1.0 | | (2013) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
