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Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper – 5x NBA Lakers Champion

Legendary Lakers swingman, “Coop,” lends his view on today’s NBA game in comparison to how basketball was played in the 1980s. From lighthearted comments to serious analytics he and a co-host Nick Gelso as well as guests including Showtime Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Pat Riley and Byron Scott, will discuss current basketball games both from a player and a coaches perspective. Known for his defensive skills, highlight dunks and tenacious defense, Coop will break down the do’s and don’ts of the game of basketball. Coop shares a ‘view from the bench’ with intimate stories from the Laker days and from the WNBA, D-league and the Big 3 as a head coach. On occasion current events in and around the sports world will also be covered e.g. behaviors off and on the court, the business of sports, travel youth ball, high school ball and his experience as a coach in the Big3. As the only person to win a championship, as either a coach or a player, in the NBA, WNBA, and the NBA D-League, Coop’s positive outlook on life and infectious personality is sure to provide unique and humorous insights as a podcaster. Topics: Basketball, Showtime, Coop 5’Ds, Student-athletes/Education, Attitude/Motivation, Success/Failure, Teamwork/Teambuilding, Black in America/Race, Spirituality/Purpose, Giving Back and Overcoming Challenges (cancer, Injuries, divorce, Bankruptcy etc.)

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Coop's Top Five Defenders of the NBA in the 1980's Mar 20, 2023

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In the world of basketball, defense is just as important as offense. And when it comes to locking down the opposing team's top scorers, few players in NBA history can match the skills of 5x champion as a key member of the Showtime Lakers and 1987 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Michael Cooper.

In this video, Coop takes us on a deep dive into his top five defensive assignments. From guarding the likes of Larry Bird and Isiah Thomas, to shutting down George Gervin and Alex English, Cooper proved time and time again that he was one of the best defenders to ever step onto the court.

But what made Cooper so special? It wasn't just his quick hands or his ability to read the offense. It was his commitment to studying his opponents and understanding their tendencies. Cooper knew that defense was about more than just stopping a player from scoring - it was about disrupting their rhythm, throwing them off their game, and forcing them to make mistakes.

Throughout this video, he breaks down each of defensive assignment and provides insights into his techniques, strategies, and mindset. We'll see how he used his length and agility to frustrate top scorers in the 1980’s NBA.

So if you're ready to go inside the mind of an NBA defensive legend, join in and explore Michael Cooper's top five defensive assignments in NBA history. You won't be disappointed!

00:00 - Intro

00:10 - Why no Larry Bird?

ABOUT EACH:

Andrew Toney - 00:28

Andrew Toney played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1980 to 1988. He was born on November 23, 1957, in Birmingham, Alabama, and attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana.

Toney was known for his shooting skills and was nicknamed "The Boston Strangler" for his dominant performances against the Boston Celtics. He was a 2x All-Star and helped the Sixers win the title in 1983.

Vinny Johnson - 08:12

Vinny Johnson, also known as "The Microwave," played in the NBA from 1981 1992. VJ was born on September 1, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York, and went to Baylor.

Johnson was a key player off the bench for the Pistons and earned his nickname "The Microwave" for his ability to come into the game and quickly heat up, scoring points in bunches.

George Gervin - 03:12

George Gervin, also known as "The Iceman," is a retired pro basketball player who played in the NBA and ABA from 1972 to 1986. He was born on April 27, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan. Gervin played college basketball at Eastern Michigan University and then transferred to a small school, Long Beach State, before being drafted in the third round of the 1974 ABA draft by the Virginia Squires. He later signed with the San Antonio Spurs in 1974 and spent most of his career with the team.

Doctor Julius Erving - 05:48

Julius Erving, also known as "Dr. J," was an ABA and NBA champion. He was born on February 22, 1950, in Hempstead, New York. Erving played college hoops at the University of Massachusetts before joining the ABA in 1971. He played for the Virginia Squires and the New York Nets, where he gained fame for his acrobatic moves and flashy style of play. Doc was NBA MVP award in 1981, and led the 76ers to an championship in 1983. Erving retired in 1987 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993.

Alex English - 10:26

Alex English is a retired professional basketball player who is best known for his time with the Denver Nuggets of the NBA. He was born on January 5, 1954, in Columbia, South Carolina. English played college basketball at the University of South Carolina before being drafted in the second round of the 1976 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Coop's Message to Ja Morant & Today's NBA Stars Mar 13, 2023

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Michael Cooper Sends Message to Ja Morant & Today’s NBA Stars.

Welcome to the the Showtime with Coop Podcast, where we bring you the latest news and analysis from the world of pop culture and professional basketball. In this episode, we're going to talk about one of the hottest young players in the NBA, Ja Morant, and the complex issue of guns in the United States.

Ja Morant is a rising star in the NBA, with his electrifying style of play and impressive stats making him a fan favorite. But beyond the basketball court, Morant is facing gun allegations, highlighting the urgent need to address gun violence in America. Morant is suspended indefinitely.

In this podcast, we'll explore Morant's allegations and suspension and how the pandemic lockdowns impacted mental health. Coop also dives into the broader issue of guns in America and the impact it has on communities like Boston, Los Angeles and across the country.

As a former NBA player and coach, Michael Cooper brings a unique perspective to this conversation. He'll share his insights on the role of athletes in being role models to young people, the challenges of navigating political issues in the sports world, and the importance of using our platforms to effect positive change, not negative actions.

CLNS Founder, Nick Gelso co hosts with Michael Cooper and leads the way through a variety of topics through the rest of the show, including Kyrie Irving’s recent twitch meltdown and how he might just destroy another locker room in Dallas. They also check in on the new look lakers and Coop makes another bold prediction 👀

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00:00 - https://FanDuel.com/Boston sponsor credit

00:20 - Intro

01:00 - Michael Cooper has a strong message for Ja Morant

09:20 - Michael Cooper’s experiences with David Stern

12:00 - Los Angeles is dangerous now

13:20 - Michael Cooper attempts to figure out Kyrie Irving

15:15 - is Luka Doncic comparable to Larry Bird?

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19:36 - Nick Gelso on covering Kyrie Irving with the Celtics from 2017-2019

20:20 - Lakers update from Michael Cooper

22:00 - Michael Cooper discusses what a Lakers - Celtics NBA Finals would be like in 2023

22:30 - Do the Mikan and Russell titles count?

24:00 - In the 1960’s black peoples loved the Celtics

25:00 - Coop makes wild prediction about the Lakers

26:00 - JJ Redick blocks Nick

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Coop Sends JJ Redick a Message About Defense in the NBA 80's Mar 01, 2023

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Ever wondered who Larry Bird considered to be the best defender he ever faced? Find out in this video! Former Boston Celtics legend and NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird called Michael Cooper of the Los Angeles Lakers “the best defender he ever faced.” Hear from ”Coop” about why he thought Bird was so formidable and how their battles on the court were some of his favorite memories.

Get ready to hear the incredible stories of how Larry Bird and Michael Cooper battled it out on the court, and how Cooper's defensive skills ultimately earned him the defensive title from Larry-Legend. Don't miss this chance to hear an all-time great talk about one of his toughest opponents.

Don't miss this opportunity to get an inside look into Coop’s reply to J.J. REDICK’S Larry Bird comments and find out why he was so difficult to defender .

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Michael Cooper Reacts to LeBron James Passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on NBA All-Time Scoring List + Lakers Trade Deadline Feb 12, 2023

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On Thursday night, LeBron James moved ahead of the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for #1 on the all-time NBA scoring list.

Michael Cooper won 5 championships with Kareem and is still an LA Lakers legend and ambassador.

In this episode of Showtime w/ Coop, Michael talks about Kareem and the magnitude of LeBron moving into #1.

He also broke down the lakers trade deadline moves and how they impact their playoff run.

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Monteasy Feb 06, 2023

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag and Shopify, Michael Cooper welcomes a Hip Hop artist, motivational speaker and podcaster, Monteasy. Coop and Monteasy discuss family values, WXW, women in Hip Hop, thoughts on the NBA today, and more!

1:20

How did Monteasy get into the Hip Hop industry?

7:30

What got Monteasy into WXW?

12:40

Who were some of Monteasy's role models?

15:25

Coop's lightening round.

21:45

Hip Hop vs. Rap.

26:50

Who was Monteasy's NBA team?

29:57

Thoughts on the NBA today.

37:20

LeBron scoring record.

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Wes Matthews Sr. Jan 22, 2023

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper welcomes NBA journeyman and former teammate, Wes Matthews Sr. Coop and Wes discuss growing up, Wes' favorite teammates, playing against the Celtics, thoughts on the NBA today, playing ball overseas, and more!

1:20

What was it like growing up in Bridgeport Connecticut?

7:30

Who were some of Wes' favorite teammates?

12:00

Coop's lightning round.

16:40

Playing against the Celtics with the Lakers.

21:30

Speeches in the Lakers locker room.

24:50

The NBA today.

26:30

Who is the G.O.A.T?

33:20

Playing overseas.

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The Greatest Ever, The Logo, Jerry West Pt. 2 Jan 17, 2023

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome LA Laker Legend, the NBA logo himself, Jerry West. In part two of this episode, Michael and Jerry discuss Jerry actually being the NBA logo, coaching in the NBA Shaq and Kobe, and of course Coop's lightning round.

0:15

Jerry being the NBA Logo.

1:40

Coaching in the NBA.

5:45

Denying the first million dollar NBA contract.

7:00

Coop's lightning round.

11:50

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18:50

Shaq and Kobe.

19:23

Shopify Ad Read

25:30

Advice for a young player trying to make it to the NBA.

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The Greatest Ever, The Logo, Jerry West Pt. 1 Jan 08, 2023

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome LA Laker Legend, the NBA logo himself, Jerry West. In part one of this two part episode, Michael, Jerry, and Ari discuss how Jerry starting playing basketball in the first place, playing college basketball at West Virginia University, playing for the Lakers with Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain, team chemistry, and playing the Celtics in the 60's and 70's. Stay tuned for part 2 next week!

2:20

What was Jerry's drive to play basketball growing up?

8:20

Shopify Ad Read

10:20

Playing in the NBA as a part of the first super 3.

13:38

Team chemistry and its effects on his own roster building.

17:03

BetOnline Ad Read

21:55

Playing against the Celtics in the 60's and 70's.

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Robert Parish of the Lakers vs Celtics Rivalry of the 80's - Redux Dec 30, 2022

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Michael Cooper welcomes "The Chief" of the Boston Celtics 1980's championships. Basketball Hall of Famer and 4x champion, Robert Parish joins Showtime to discuss Robert's career, his college SAT scandal, why he made the choice to go to the NBA over the ABA, His tenure playing with Rick Barry and Clifford Ray of the Golden State Warriors and of course, his illustrious career with the Boston Celtics during their Dynasty years facing the Showtime Lakers. They also touch on Boston Racism, Lakers and Celtics- behind the scenes and do a TON of epic trash talking like only NBA Legends can do.

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02:30

Pleasantries.

3:30

Youth, College Career + SAT scandal

7:00

BOL Ad Read

8:00

why NBA nor ABA, Early Pro career.

8:50

Time w Golden State Warriors

08:00

Robert Humbled by Kareem

11:00

“Double Zero, Double Nothing”

13:34

“Joe Barely Cares” - the trade that changed the NBA

14:00

Boston & Racism: Chief first experiences in Boston.

16:30

KC Jones Story.

17:50

Tommy Heinsohn story.

18:57

Red Auerbach Story.

19:30

Coach Larry Little.

20:25

Dennis Johnson.

21:45

Larry Bird.

25:30

1984 and 1985 Championship.

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Ralph Sampson & Michael Cooper Talk NBA 1980's vs NBA 2023 Dec 18, 2022

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop, Michael Cooper welcomes 4x all star, and rookie of the year, Ralph Sampson. Coop and Ralph discuss Ralph's childhood, Ralph being drafted by the Rockets in 1986, thoughts on the NBA today, and more!

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1:23

What was it like for Ralph Sampson growing up being tall?

3:50

What are some values that Ralph learned from his parents?

7:30

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9:30

First pick in the 83 draft by the Houston Rockets.

13:14

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14:30

Coop's lightning round.

18:00

1986.

24:00

Thoughts on the NBA today.

27:20

5 G.O.A.T.S

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