Michael Cooper vs. LaPhonso Ellis Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars LaPhonso Ellis 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
LaPhonso Ellis:
1992-93 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Michael Cooper5
LaPhonso Ellis0
Michael Cooper12
LaPhonso Ellis11
Michael Cooper11
LaPhonso Ellis2
Michael Cooper0
LaPhonso Ellis0

Honors and Awards

Michael Cooper5
LaPhonso Ellis0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Michael Cooper8
LaPhonso Ellis0
Michael Cooper1 *
LaPhonso Ellis0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 8.9
LaPhonso Ellis 11.9

Michael Cooper 3.2
LaPhonso Ellis 6.5

Michael Cooper 4.2
LaPhonso Ellis 1.6

Michael Cooper 1.2
LaPhonso Ellis 0.7

Michael Cooper 0.6
LaPhonso Ellis 0.8

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 7,729
LaPhonso Ellis 7,410

Michael Cooper 2,769
LaPhonso Ellis 4,032

Michael Cooper 3,666
LaPhonso Ellis 981

Michael Cooper 1,033
LaPhonso Ellis 433

Michael Cooper 523
LaPhonso Ellis 477

Michael Cooper 873
LaPhonso Ellis 624

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .469
LaPhonso Ellis .452

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .340
*
LaPhonso Ellis .302

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .833
LaPhonso Ellis .730

Best Season (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 11.9
(1982)
LaPhonso Ellis 21.9
(1997)

Michael Cooper 4.1
(1981)
LaPhonso Ellis 9.1
(1993)

Michael Cooper 5.9
(1984)
LaPhonso Ellis 2.8
(1998)

Michael Cooper 1.6
(1981)
LaPhonso Ellis 0.9
(1993)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1981)
LaPhonso Ellis 1.4
(1993)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Michael Cooper 9.4
LaPhonso Ellis 12.6

Michael Cooper 3.4
LaPhonso Ellis 6.9

Michael Cooper 4.2
LaPhonso Ellis 1.6

Michael Cooper 1.2
LaPhonso Ellis 0.6

Michael Cooper 0.6
LaPhonso Ellis 0.9

Totals Stats

Michael Cooper 1,581
LaPhonso Ellis 201

Michael Cooper 574
LaPhonso Ellis 111

Michael Cooper 703
LaPhonso Ellis 26

Michael Cooper 203
LaPhonso Ellis 10

Michael Cooper 96
LaPhonso Ellis 14

Michael Cooper 168
LaPhonso Ellis 16

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Michael Cooper .468
LaPhonso Ellis .467

3-Point Percentage
Michael Cooper .392
*
LaPhonso Ellis .429

Free Throw Percentage
Michael Cooper .825
LaPhonso Ellis .710

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Michael Cooper 13.0
(1987)
LaPhonso Ellis 14.8
(1994)

Michael Cooper 4.4
(1982)
LaPhonso Ellis 8.1
(1994)

Michael Cooper 5.7
(1984)
LaPhonso Ellis 2.2
(1994)

Michael Cooper 2.0
(1981)
LaPhonso Ellis 0.8
(1994)

Michael Cooper 1.0
(1984)
LaPhonso Ellis 0.9
(1994)

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