Michael Cooper vs. Brook Lopez: Lakers Rankings Comparison
Explore Brook Lopez and Michael Cooper career statistics with the Los Angeles Lakers and discover their all-time rankings in franchise history for both the regular season and the playoffs. See their standing side-by-side in key categories for both total numbers and per game averages, encompassing all games played with the team. Who ranks higher in franchise lore?
While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Michael Cooper and Brook Lopez truly stack up based solely on their time with the Los Angeles Lakers. This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide a unique look at where they stand among the franchise's all-time greats.
Considering Michael Cooper's 12 seasons (1979 to 1990) and Brook Lopez's season (2018) played specifically for the team, delve into a precise breakdown of their standing across every key statistical category—from scoring, rebounding, and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and specific points thresholds—encompassing both regular season and their complete playoff runs with the franchise. Our detailed tables provide side-by-side rankings and comparative values, offering the definitive data needed to assess their historical impact on the franchise.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in Lakers history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their franchise stats and their historical rankings within the team's record books.
Michael Cooper vs. Brook Lopez: | ||||
Season | Playoffs | |||
Michael Cooper | Brook Lopez | Michael Cooper | Brook Lopez | |
Points | 18th | 131st | 11th | DNP |
Rebounds | 26th | +150th | 17th | DNP |
Assists | 5th | +150th | 4th | DNP |
Steals | 5th | +150th | 5th | DNP |
Blocks | 11th | 49th | 7th | DNP |
Years | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
Michael Cooper vs. Brook Lopez: | ||||
Season | Playoffs | |||
Michael Cooper | Brook Lopez | Michael Cooper | Brook Lopez | |
Points | 105th | 52nd | 63rd | DNP |
Rebounds | +150th | 109th | 92nd | DNP |
Assists | 24th | 124th | 16th | DNP |
Steals | 27th | +150th | 23rd | DNP |
Blocks | 50th | 12th | 39th | DNP |
The 3-point shot was implemented in the 1979-80 season.
* Some years in Michael Cooper's career don't have data for these stats.
Comparisons on this page: |
Their rankings for: |
Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Lakers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Michael Cooper | Brook Lopez | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Points | 18th | 131st | 113 | 7,729 vs. 961 | 6,768 |
Rebounds | 26th | +150th | +124 | 2,769 vs. 294 | 2,475 |
Assists | 5th | +150th | +145 | 3,666 vs. 126 | 3,540 |
Steals | 5th | +150th | +145 | 1,033 vs. 30 | 1,003 |
Blocks | 11th | 49th | 38 | 523 vs. 98 | 425 |
Offensive Rebounds | 16th | 133rd | 117 | 741 vs. 74 | 667 |
Defensive Rebounds | 16th | 130th | 114 | 2,028 vs. 220 | 1,808 |
Field Goals Made | 15th | 133rd | 118 | 3,014 vs. 369 | 2,645 |
Field Goals Attempted | 16th | 141st | 125 | 6,429 vs. 793 | 5,636 |
3-Pointers Made | 13th | 54th | 41 | 428 vs. 112 | 316 |
3-Pointers Attempted | 12th | 56th | 44 | 1,260 vs. 325 | 935 |
Free Throws Made | 23rd | +150th | +127 | 1,273 vs. 111 | 1,162 |
Free Throws Attempted | 26th | +150th | +124 | 1,529 vs. 158 | 1,371 |
Games and Years: | Michael Cooper | Brook Lopez | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Games Played | 7th | +150th | 873 vs. 74 | 799 | |
Seasons | 7th | +150th | 12 vs. 1 | 11 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Michael Cooper | Brook Lopez | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 |
Lakers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Michael Cooper | Brook Lopez | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Points | 11th | DNP | 1,581 vs. 0 | 1,581 | |
Rebounds | 17th | DNP | 574 vs. 0 | 574 | |
Assists | 4th | DNP | 703 vs. 0 | 703 | |
Steals | 5th | DNP | 203 vs. 0 | 203 | |
Blocks | 7th | DNP | 96 vs. 0 | 96 | |
Offensive Rebounds | 13th | DNP | 152 vs. 0 | 152 | |
Defensive Rebounds | 13th | DNP | 422 vs. 0 | 422 | |
Field Goals Made | 10th | DNP | 582 vs. 0 | 582 | |
Field Goals Attempted | 11th | DNP | 1,244 vs. 0 | 1,244 | |
3-Pointers Made | 3rd | DNP | 124 vs. 0 | 124 | |
3-Pointers Attempted | 4th | DNP | 316 vs. 0 | 316 | |
Free Throws Made | 17th | DNP | 293 vs. 0 | 293 | |
Free Throws Attempted | 19th | DNP | 355 vs. 0 | 355 | |
Games and Years: | Michael Cooper | Brook Lopez | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Games Played | 5th | DNP | 168 vs. 0 | 168 | |
Playoffs | 7th | DNP | 11 vs. 0 | 11 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Michael Cooper | Brook Lopez | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
40+ point games | - | DNP | 0 vs. 0 | 0 |
Lakers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Michael Cooper | Brook Lopez | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Points per game | 105th | 52nd | 53 | 8.85 vs. 12.99 | 4.13 |
Rebounds per game | +150th | 109th | +41 | 3.17 vs. 3.97 | 0.80 |
Assists per game | 24th | 124th | 100 | 4.20 vs. 1.70 | 2.50 |
Steals per game | 27th | +150th | +123 | 1.18 vs. 0.41 | 0.78 |
Blocks per game | 50th | 12th | 38 | 0.60 vs. 1.32 | 0.73 |
Offensive Rebounds per game | 124th | 101st | 23 | 0.85 vs. 1.00 | 0.15 |
Defensive Rebounds per game | 118th | 75th | 43 | 2.32 vs. 2.97 | 0.65 |
Field Goals Made per game | 102nd | 48th | 54 | 3.45 vs. 4.99 | 1.53 |
Field Goals Attempted per game | 115th | 49th | 66 | 7.36 vs. 10.72 | 3.35 |
3-Pointers Made per game | 88th | 21st | 67 | 0.49 vs. 1.51 | 1.02 |
3-Pointers Attempted per game | 89th | 18th | 71 | 1.45 vs. 4.39 | 2.94 |
Free Throws Made per game | 120th | 117th | 3 | 1.46 vs. 1.50 | 0.04 |
Free Throws Attempted per game | 144th | 109th | 35 | 1.75 vs. 2.14 | 0.38 |
Lakers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Michael Cooper | Brook Lopez | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Points per game | 63rd | DNP | 9.41 vs. 0.00 | 9.41 | |
Rebounds per game | 92nd | DNP | 3.42 vs. 0.00 | 3.42 | |
Assists per game | 16th | DNP | 4.18 vs. 0.00 | 4.18 | |
Steals per game | 23rd | DNP | 1.21 vs. 0.00 | 1.21 | |
Blocks per game | 39th | DNP | 0.57 vs. 0.00 | 0.57 | |
Offensive Rebounds per game | 71st | DNP | 0.90 vs. 0.00 | 0.90 | |
Defensive Rebounds per game | 55th | DNP | 2.51 vs. 0.00 | 2.51 | |
Field Goals Made per game | 65th | DNP | 3.46 vs. 0.00 | 3.46 | |
Field Goals Attempted per game | 78th | DNP | 7.40 vs. 0.00 | 7.40 | |
3-Pointers Made per game | 36th | DNP | 0.74 vs. 0.00 | 0.74 | |
3-Pointers Attempted per game | 49th | DNP | 1.88 vs. 0.00 | 1.88 | |
Free Throws Made per game | 71st | DNP | 1.74 vs. 0.00 | 1.74 | |
Free Throws Attempted per game | 83rd | DNP | 2.11 vs. 0.00 | 2.11 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page are among players with a minimum of 40 games played with the Lakers franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.