Michael Cooper vs. Ron Harper Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ron Harper 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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Ron Harper:
1986-87 to 2000-01
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Honors and Awards |
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| Michael Cooper | 1 |
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| Ron Harper | 0 | |
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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 | | |
| Ron Harper |
13.8 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.2 | | |
| Ron Harper |
4.3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Ron Harper |
3.9 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Ron Harper |
1.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Ron Harper |
0.7 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
7,729 | | |
| Ron Harper |
13,910 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2,769 | | |
| Ron Harper |
4,309 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3,666 | | |
| Ron Harper |
3,916 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1,033 | | |
| Ron Harper |
1,716 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
523 | | |
| Ron Harper |
729 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
873 | | |
| Ron Harper |
1,009 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.469 | | |
| Ron Harper |
.446 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.340 | | 
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| Ron Harper |
.289 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.833 | | |
| Ron Harper |
.720 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
11.9 | | (1982) | |
| Ron Harper |
22.9 | | (1987) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.1 | | (1981) | |
| Ron Harper |
6.1 | | (1994) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.9 | | (1984) | |
| Ron Harper |
5.4 | | (1991) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Ron Harper |
2.5 | | (1987) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1981) | |
| Ron Harper |
1.2 | | (1990) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Michael Cooper |
9.4 | | |
| Ron Harper |
9.0 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
3.4 | | |
| Ron Harper |
3.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.2 | | |
| Ron Harper |
2.7 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.2 | | |
| Ron Harper |
1.3 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
0.6 | | |
| Ron Harper |
0.7 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Michael Cooper |
1,581 | | |
| Ron Harper |
1,013 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
574 | | |
| Ron Harper |
417 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
703 | | |
| Ron Harper |
305 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
203 | | |
| Ron Harper |
141 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
96 | | |
| Ron Harper |
76 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
168 | | |
| Ron Harper |
112 | | |
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Percentages |
| Michael Cooper |
.468 | | |
| Ron Harper |
.450 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.392 | |
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| Ron Harper |
.292 | | |
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| Michael Cooper |
.825 | | |
| Ron Harper |
.698 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Michael Cooper |
13.0 | | (1987) | |
| Ron Harper |
19.6 | | (1989) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
4.4 | | (1982) | |
| Ron Harper |
6.4 | | (1992) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
5.7 | | (1984) | |
| Ron Harper |
4.6 | | (1992) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
2.0 | | (1981) | |
| Ron Harper |
3.0 | | (1993) | |
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| Michael Cooper |
1.0 | | (1984) | |
| Ron Harper |
2.0 | | (1993) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
