Michael Cooper vs. Joel Embiid Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joel Embiid and Michael Cooper that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Joel Embiid:
2016-17 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Joel Embiid0
Michael Cooper12
Joel Embiid8
Michael Cooper11
Joel Embiid7
Michael Cooper0
Joel Embiid7

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
Joel Embiid1
Michael Cooper0
Joel Embiid1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Joel Embiid5
Michael Cooper5
Joel Embiid0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Joel Embiid3
Michael Cooper1 *
Joel Embiid0
Michael Cooper0
Joel Embiid2
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Joel Embiid 27.9

Michael Cooper 3.2
Joel Embiid 11.2

Michael Cooper 4.2
Joel Embiid 3.6

Michael Cooper 1.2
Joel Embiid 0.9

Michael Cooper 0.6
Joel Embiid 1.7

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Joel Embiid 12,071

Michael Cooper 2,769
Joel Embiid 4,832

Michael Cooper 3,666
Joel Embiid 1,573

Michael Cooper 1,033
Joel Embiid 397

Michael Cooper 523
Joel Embiid 720

Michael Cooper 873
Joel Embiid 433

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Joel Embiid .504

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Joel Embiid .341

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Joel Embiid .826

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Joel Embiid 34.7
(2024)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Joel Embiid 13.6
(2019)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Joel Embiid 5.6
(2024)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Joel Embiid 1.2
(2024)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Joel Embiid 2.5
(2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Joel Embiid 24.3

Michael Cooper 3.4
Joel Embiid 10.8

Michael Cooper 4.2
Joel Embiid 2.9

Michael Cooper 1.2
Joel Embiid 0.8

Michael Cooper 0.6
Joel Embiid 1.7

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Joel Embiid 1,334

Michael Cooper 574
Joel Embiid 594

Michael Cooper 703
Joel Embiid 160

Michael Cooper 203
Joel Embiid 44

Michael Cooper 96
Joel Embiid 94

Michael Cooper 168
Joel Embiid 55

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Joel Embiid .458

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Joel Embiid .276

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Joel Embiid .822

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Joel Embiid 31.5
(2024)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Joel Embiid 12.6
(2018)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Joel Embiid 6.0
(2024)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Joel Embiid 1.5
(2020)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Joel Embiid 2.8
(2023)

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