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 Ari Temkin 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.)
Episodes
April 29, 2024 • 13 mins
Robert Parish recently joined Michael Cooper on his Showtime podcast. The 2 legends Relive the 1984 & 85 Celtics vs Lakers NBA Finals. Coop and parish chart the Larry Bird Magic Johnson rivalry and how it expanded to encompass and revive the Boston vs LA Rivalry of the Red Auerbach, Bill Russell, Jerry West and Wilt Chamberlain matchups of the 1960s.
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April 27, 2024 • 39 mins
Lakers Honor Michael Cooper at halftime of Nuggets Lakers, game 3. Meanwhile in Boston, the 1984 Celtics Reunite! Coop gives fans a virtual tour of his night at the Crypto.com Arena. Co host Nick Gelso explains how he got to hang out with Larry Bird, Cedric Maxwell, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish, prior to Celtics Heat game 1 in Boston.
Later, Coop talks about being a championship coach for Lisa Leslie and the LA Sparks. Of cours...
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April 9, 2024 • 26 mins
Michael Cooper on His Induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
In this episode of Showtime with Michael Cooper, Coop gives us detailed insights into how he found out he was inducted and the events that occurred during the announcement at March Madness in Phoenix. Michael Cooper won 5 NBA championships with the Showtime Lakers in the 1980s. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson won all 5 titles of the 1980s. ...
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March 17, 2024 • 32 mins
Lorenzo Romar spent 26 seasons coaching college basketball at Pepperdine, Saint Louis and Washington. He also played in the NBA from 1980-1985 for Golden State, Milwaukee and Detroit.
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March 3, 2024 • 28 mins
Lakers legend and basketball HOF nominee, Michael Cooper welcomes the author of his life story, Jake Uitti. Jake also scribed for NBA Legends Michael Ray Richardson, Mugsy Bogues and the late Earl “the Twirl” Cureton.
TOPICS:
00:00 - welcome to Showtime. Todays guest is NBA author Jake Uitti
04:15 - NBA player biographies Jake has authored
05:30 Mugsy Bogues stories
08:15 - Mugsy Bogues inspired Steph Curry & shorter basketb...
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February 12, 2024 • 35 mins
Michael Ray Richardson joins Michael Cooper today on the Showtime with Coop podcast on CLNS.
“Sugar” shares his experience, opinions, and failures including his thoughts on NBA Past & Present + Troubled Career & Finding Success.
Topics Discussed:
Early life
The NBA in the late 70s & 80s
Coach Willis Reed
Coach Hubey Brown
New Jersey Nets experience
New York Knicks experience
Commissioner David Stern
Richardsons lifetime drug...
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February 7, 2024 • 38 mins
Title: 🏀 Earl Cureton Joins Michael Cooper: NBA Legends, Glory Days & Untold Stories | Showtime with Coop
Welcome to another episode of the Showtime with Michael Cooper podcast on CLNS! Join us as we dive into a captivating conversation with basketball legend Earl “The Twirl” Cureton. In this episode, we journey through the incredible highs of NBA history and personal triumphs, shared by two icons of the game.
🕒 Timestamps:
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December 17, 2023 • 47 mins
Dive into the heart of basketball history with NBA legends Cedric ‘Cornbread’ Maxwell and Michael Cooper in this enthralling episode. From their rookie experiences to iconic Larry Bird tales, we cover it all. Don’t miss their insights on current NBA stars and the classic Celtics-Lakers rivalry. Join us for a journey through the past, present, and future of basketball!
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December 10, 2023 • 44 mins
On this episode of The Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper, Coop welcomes 1986 second round draft pick by the Chicago Bulls, former Utah Jazz coach, and former Laker, Larry Krystkowiak. Coop and Larry Krystkowiak discuss growing up playing basketball, The NBA today, Larry's time coaching, and more!
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Montana
5:50
Early years playing ball
7:50
Parental advice
10:50
Favorite coach
14:44
Coops lightning round
23:15
The NBA today/ ...
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November 13, 2023 • 13 mins
🏀 Welcome to another exciting episode of the Showtime with Michael Cooper Podcast! 🌟
In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of basketball with NBA legend Michael Cooper. Get ready for an intriguing journey as we compare the stars of yesterday and today.
🔥 Episode Highlights:
- Michael Cooper shares his thoughts on Jaylen Brown, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler.
- Discover which NBA legends from the 1980s these cu...
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November 6, 2023 • 43 mins
On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Coop's former teammate Jim Chones to discuss Jim leaving college early to join the ABA, playing for the Cavs with Dr. Buss, the start of the Showtime Lakers, Kareem the GOAT, the referees in todays NBA, and more!
Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper
Guest: Jim Chones
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Why did Jim Chones start playing basketball?
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October 9, 2023 • 40 mins
Welcome to another episode of Showtime with Coop on CLNS Media! Dive deep into basketball's hottest topics with Michael Cooper. Today, Michael Cooper and Nick Gelso welcome NBA legend Mike Smrek to discuss Mike's late start to basketball, his time in college, playing with legends like Kareem and Jordan, his time with the Lakers, and more!
1:40 Early life for Mike Smrek
4:17 Mike Smrek started playing basketball in 19th grade becaus...
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October 1, 2023 • 27 mins
Welcome to another episode of Showtime with Coop on CLNS Media! Dive deep into basketball's hottest topics with Michael Cooper. Today, we dissect the USA's surprising performance in FIBA, LeBron's formation of a new Dream/Redeem team, and the potential NBA rule change on load management. Plus, get Coop’s first impressions on HBO’s “Winning Time.” For all our betting enthusiasts, don’t forget our FanDuel Title Sponsorship offer. Cli...
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August 28, 2023 • 47 mins
Today we take a look back at Detroit Pistons legend & Turner Broadcaster, Isiah Thomas and 5Xs Lakers champion Michael Cooper’s 2021 discussion.
The two NBA stars discuss:
Isiah Thomas time at Indiana University, playing for Bobby Knight.
Isiah Thomas childhood inspirations growing up on south side of Chicago
Isiah Thomas on his early years in the NBA & the birth of the Bad Boy Pistons
1988 & 89 Finals matchup of the Piston...
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August 21, 2023 • 42 mins
Welcome to Showtime w Coop! This episode features a deep-dive into Charles Oakley's legendary career. Starting with a hot topic at 00:00, Oakley busting Charles Barkley, we navigate through a series of candid conversations, from insights on coaching at 03:45 to Oakley's work ethic at 11:20. You'll hear memorable stories involving Larry Bird at 14:15, Magic Johnson at 15:09, and more! At 16:55, Oakley shares his thoughts on Isiah Th...
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August 6, 2023 • 29 mins
Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Michael Cooper! In this video, join us as we dive into the hottest NBA topics and get exclusive insights from the legendary former Laker.
We kick things off with a special message from Michael Cooper to Jaylen Brown, discussing his historic contract signing. But first, this video is sponsored by FanDuel. Don't miss out on your chance to get $200 in bonus bets when you deposit $10 by visit...
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July 23, 2023 • 51 mins
Join us as Michael Cooper and AC Green, #Lakesshow champions, delve into a unique conversation about their shared basketball journey. Sponsored by FanDuel, the episode kicks off with college hoops tales, including a classic showdown between Green and Byron Scott. Green reveals his deep-seated desire to play for the Lakers and tells unforgettable stories about Jerry West and meeting Lakers legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during his...
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July 5, 2023 • 12 mins
**Welcome to another exciting episode of Showtime with Michael Cooper!**
In this episode, we delve deep into the world of the NBA with renowned historian, Josh Schnitman. We kick off with an homage to Cooper's contributions to the Showtime Lakers' five NBA titles and a groundbreaking proposal for a new compensation agreement. The conversation takes us through NBA history, exploring notable teams, legendary figures, and unforgettab...
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**Welcome to another exciting episode of Showtime with Michael Cooper!**
In this episode, we delve deep into the world of the NBA with renowned historian, Josh Schnitman. We kick off with an homage to Cooper's contributions to the Showtime Lakers' five NBA titles and a groundbreaking proposal for a new compensation agreement. The conversation takes us through NBA history, exploring notable teams, legendary figures, and unforgetta...
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June 11, 2023 • 27 mins
In this episode of "Showtime with Michael Cooper," we are privileged to host NBA veteran and icon, Dee Brown. Known for his illustrious career and deep understanding of basketball, Brown delves into his journey, unfolding tales from his experiences on and off the court.
From his earliest influences to his legendary time with the Boston Celtics, Brown shares captivating anecdotes and insights that weave together the fabric of his ...
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