Michael Cooper vs. Brandon Ingram Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Brandon Ingram 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
Brandon Ingram:
2016-17 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
Brandon Ingram0
Michael Cooper12
Brandon Ingram8
Michael Cooper11
Brandon Ingram1
Michael Cooper0
Brandon Ingram1

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
Brandon Ingram0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
Brandon Ingram0
Michael Cooper1 *
Brandon Ingram0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
Brandon Ingram 19.4

Michael Cooper 3.2
Brandon Ingram 5.2

Michael Cooper 4.2
Brandon Ingram 4.3

Michael Cooper 1.2
Brandon Ingram 0.7

Michael Cooper 0.6
Brandon Ingram 0.6

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
Brandon Ingram 9,243

Michael Cooper 2,769
Brandon Ingram 2,461

Michael Cooper 3,666
Brandon Ingram 2,037

Michael Cooper 1,033
Brandon Ingram 342

Michael Cooper 523
Brandon Ingram 269

Michael Cooper 873
Brandon Ingram 476

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
Brandon Ingram .468

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
Brandon Ingram .362

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
Brandon Ingram .786

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
Brandon Ingram 24.7
(2023)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
Brandon Ingram 6.1
(2020)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
Brandon Ingram 5.8
(2023)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
Brandon Ingram 1.0
(2020)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
Brandon Ingram 0.7
(2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
Brandon Ingram 27.0

Michael Cooper 3.4
Brandon Ingram 6.2

Michael Cooper 4.2
Brandon Ingram 6.2

Michael Cooper 1.2
Brandon Ingram 0.7

Michael Cooper 0.6
Brandon Ingram 0.3

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
Brandon Ingram 162

Michael Cooper 574
Brandon Ingram 37

Michael Cooper 703
Brandon Ingram 37

Michael Cooper 203
Brandon Ingram 4

Michael Cooper 96
Brandon Ingram 2

Michael Cooper 168
Brandon Ingram 6

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
Brandon Ingram .475

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
Brandon Ingram .407

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
Brandon Ingram .830

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
Brandon Ingram 27.0
(2022)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
Brandon Ingram 6.2
(2022)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
Brandon Ingram 6.2
(2022)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
Brandon Ingram 0.7
(2022)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
Brandon Ingram 0.3
(2022)

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