Michael Cooper vs. Magic Johnson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Magic Johnson 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
Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 0 |
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| Magic Johnson | 3 | |
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| Michael Cooper | 0 |
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| Magic Johnson | 3 | |
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| Michael Cooper | 0 |
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| Magic Johnson | 9 | |
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| Michael Cooper | 0 |
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| Magic Johnson | 10 | |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Magic Johnson | 0 | |
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| Michael Cooper | 0 |
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| Magic Johnson | 4 | |
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| Michael Cooper | 0 |
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| Magic Johnson | 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 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
19.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
7.2 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
11.2 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
1.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
0.4 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
17,707 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
6,559 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
10,141 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
1,724 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
374 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
906 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
.520 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Magic Johnson |
.303 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
.848 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Magic Johnson |
23.9 | | (1987) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Magic Johnson |
9.6 | | (1982) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Magic Johnson |
13.1 | | (1984) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Magic Johnson |
3.4 | | (1981) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Magic Johnson |
0.7 | | (1984) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
19.5 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
7.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
12.3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
1.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
3,701 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
1,465 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
2,346 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
358 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
64 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
190 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
.506 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Magic Johnson |
.241 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Magic Johnson |
.838 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Magic Johnson |
25.2 | | (1990) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Magic Johnson |
13.7 | | (1981) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Magic Johnson |
15.2 | | (1985) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Magic Johnson |
3.1 | | (1980) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Magic Johnson |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
