Michael Cooper vs. Luka Doncic: Lakers Rankings Comparison

Explore Luka Doncic 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?

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While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Michael Cooper and Luka Doncic 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 Luka Doncic's 2 seasons (2025 to 2026) 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. Luka Doncic:
Lakers Total Stats Rankings Summary

Lakers Totals
Season Playoffs
Michael Cooper Luka Doncic Michael Cooper Luka Doncic
Points
18th
139th
11th
94th
Rebounds
26th
+150th
17th
138th
Assists
5th
116th
4th
91st
Steals
5th
142nd
5th
87th
Blocks
11th
+150th
7th
85th
Years122111

Michael Cooper vs. Luka Doncic:
Lakers Per Game Stats Rankings Summary

Lakers Per Game
Season Playoffs
Michael Cooper Luka Doncic Michael Cooper Luka Doncic
Points
105th
--
63rd
1st
Rebounds
+150th
--
92nd
29th
Assists
24th
--
16th
7th
Steals
27th
--
23rd
36th
Blocks
50th
--
39th
35th

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.

* Note: per game rankings on this page include players with a minimum of 40 games played with the franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.

Comparisons on this page:

Their rankings for:
Season Totals - Playoffs Totals /
Season Per Game - Playoffs Per Game

Lakers Totals,
Regular Season Rankings

Lakers

Stats Rankings:

Michael Cooper Luka Doncic Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
18th
139th
121 7,729 vs. 9256,804
Rebounds
26th
+150th
+124 2,769 vs. 2612,508
Assists
5th
116th
111 3,666 vs. 2343,432
Steals
5th
142nd
137 1,033 vs. 47986
Blocks
11th
+150th
+139 523 vs. 13510
Offensive Rebounds
16th
+150th
+134 741 vs. 26715
Defensive Rebounds
16th
125th
109 2,028 vs. 2351,793
Field Goals Made
15th
+150th
+135 3,014 vs. 2902,724
Field Goals Attempted
16th
+150th
+134 6,429 vs. 6365,793
3-Pointers Made
13th
53rd
40 428 vs. 115313
3-Pointers Attempted
12th
58th
46 1,260 vs. 306954
Free Throws Made
23rd
111st
88 1,273 vs. 2301,043
Free Throws Attempted
26th
119th
93 1,529 vs. 2911,238
Lakers

Games and Years:

Michael Cooper Luka Doncic Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
7th
+150th
873 vs. 31842
Seasons
7th
132nd
125 12 vs. 210
Lakers

Rankings by Points Scored:

Michael Cooper Luka Doncic Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
-
11th
0 vs. 55
50+ point games
-
-
0 vs. 00

Lakers Totals,
Playoffs Rankings

Lakers

Stats Rankings:

Michael Cooper Luka Doncic Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
11th
94th
83 1,581 vs. 1511,430
Rebounds
17th
138th
121 574 vs. 35539
Assists
4th
91st
87 703 vs. 29674
Steals
5th
87th
82 203 vs. 5198
Blocks
7th
85th
78 96 vs. 393
Offensive Rebounds
13th
134th
121 152 vs. 2150
Defensive Rebounds
13th
74th
61 422 vs. 33389
Field Goals Made
10th
104th
94 582 vs. 47535
Field Goals Attempted
11th
110th
99 1,244 vs. 1041,140
3-Pointers Made
3rd
36th
33 124 vs. 16108
3-Pointers Attempted
4th
38th
34 316 vs. 46270
Free Throws Made
17th
74th
57 293 vs. 41252
Free Throws Attempted
19th
85th
66 355 vs. 46309
Lakers

Games and Years:

Michael Cooper Luka Doncic Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
5th
+150th
168 vs. 5163
Playoffs
7th
148th
141 11 vs. 110
Lakers

Rankings by Points Scored:

Michael Cooper Luka Doncic Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
-
-
0 vs. 00

Lakers Per Game Averages,
Regular Season Rankings

Lakers

Stats Rankings:

Michael Cooper Luka Doncic Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
105th
--
8.85 vs. 29.8420.99
Rebounds per game
+150th
--
3.17 vs. 8.425.25
Assists per game
24th
--
4.20 vs. 7.553.35
Steals per game
27th
--
1.18 vs. 1.520.33
Blocks per game
50th
--
0.60 vs. 0.420.18
Offensive Rebounds per game
124th
--
0.85 vs. 0.840.01
Defensive Rebounds per game
118th
--
2.32 vs. 7.585.26
Field Goals Made per game
102nd
--
3.45 vs. 9.355.90
Field Goals Attempted per game
115th
--
7.36 vs. 20.5213.15
3-Pointers Made per game
88th
--
0.49 vs. 3.713.22
3-Pointers Attempted per game
89th
--
1.45 vs. 9.878.42
Free Throws Made per game
120th
--
1.46 vs. 7.425.96
Free Throws Attempted per game
144th
--
1.75 vs. 9.397.64

Lakers Per Game Averages,
Playoffs Rankings

Lakers

Stats Rankings:

Michael Cooper Luka Doncic Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
63rd
1st
62 9.41 vs. 30.2020.79
Rebounds per game
92nd
29th
63 3.42 vs. 7.003.58
Assists per game
16th
7th
9 4.18 vs. 5.801.62
Steals per game
23rd
36th
13 1.21 vs. 1.000.21
Blocks per game
39th
35th
4 0.57 vs. 0.600.03
Offensive Rebounds per game
71st
118th
47 0.90 vs. 0.400.50
Defensive Rebounds per game
55th
10th
45 2.51 vs. 6.604.09
Field Goals Made per game
65th
5th
60 3.46 vs. 9.405.94
Field Goals Attempted per game
78th
3rd
75 7.40 vs. 20.8013.40
3-Pointers Made per game
36th
1st
35 0.74 vs. 3.202.46
3-Pointers Attempted per game
49th
1st
48 1.88 vs. 9.207.32
Free Throws Made per game
71st
1st
70 1.74 vs. 8.206.46
Free Throws Attempted per game
83rd
4th
79 2.11 vs. 9.207.09