Michael Cooper vs. Kawhi Leonard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kawhi Leonard 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
Kawhi Leonard:
2011-12 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Kawhi Leonard2
Michael Cooper12
Kawhi Leonard12
Michael Cooper11
Kawhi Leonard10
Michael Cooper0
Kawhi Leonard6

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper0
Kawhi Leonard2
Michael Cooper0
Kawhi Leonard3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper0
Kawhi Leonard5
Michael Cooper5
Kawhi Leonard3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Kawhi Leonard7
Michael Cooper1 *
Kawhi Leonard2
Michael Cooper0
Kawhi Leonard1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Kawhi Leonard 20.0

Michael Cooper 3.2
Kawhi Leonard 6.4

Michael Cooper 4.2
Kawhi Leonard 3.0

Michael Cooper 1.2
Kawhi Leonard 1.7

Michael Cooper 0.6
Kawhi Leonard 0.7

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Kawhi Leonard 13,885

Michael Cooper 2,769
Kawhi Leonard 4,427

Michael Cooper 3,666
Kawhi Leonard 2,113

Michael Cooper 1,033
Kawhi Leonard 1,192

Michael Cooper 523
Kawhi Leonard 452

Michael Cooper 873
Kawhi Leonard 694

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Kawhi Leonard .498

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Kawhi Leonard .391

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Kawhi Leonard .862

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Kawhi Leonard 27.1
(2020)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Kawhi Leonard 7.3
(2019)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
(2021)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Kawhi Leonard 2.3
(2015)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Kawhi Leonard 1.0
(2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Kawhi Leonard 21.4

Michael Cooper 3.4
Kawhi Leonard 7.8

Michael Cooper 4.2
Kawhi Leonard 2.9

Michael Cooper 1.2
Kawhi Leonard 1.8

Michael Cooper 0.6
Kawhi Leonard 0.7

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Kawhi Leonard 2,934

Michael Cooper 574
Kawhi Leonard 1,073

Michael Cooper 703
Kawhi Leonard 395

Michael Cooper 203
Kawhi Leonard 244

Michael Cooper 96
Kawhi Leonard 93

Michael Cooper 168
Kawhi Leonard 137

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Kawhi Leonard .512

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Kawhi Leonard .402

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Kawhi Leonard .845

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Kawhi Leonard 34.5
(2023)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Kawhi Leonard 9.3
(2020)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Kawhi Leonard 6.0
(2023)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Kawhi Leonard 2.6
(2016)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Kawhi Leonard 1.4
(2016)

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