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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Join us for a special New Year edition of "Showtime with Coop," where host Michael Cooper sits down with NBA legend, and former Lakers teammate, Byron Scott to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their iconic 1985 championship victory over the Boston Celtics. In this fun conversation, Scott shares his insights on the fie
Join us for an exciting episode of "Showtime with Coop," where former NBA player Michael Cooper sits down with Tony Campbell, a standout scorer and former teammate. In this candid conversation, Campbell shares his journey from a diverse suburban upbringing in New Jersey to being drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1984.
In this episode of Showtime w Michael Cooper, we dive deep into the current struggles of the Los Angeles Lakers as they grapple with a disappointing five-game stretch. With head coach JJ Redick under pressure and the team reeling from a particularly tough loss to Miami, we explore the urgent need for change as the trad
In this edition of the Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper, Coop is joined by Clipper Darrell, one of the biggest Clipper fans on the planet. The guys go back and forth on their LA teams, and talk shop on the current state of both of them. Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on th
Coop & Larry Bird Meet Up at Basketball Hall of Fame Inductions + NBA Legends vs NBA Stars
Dive into the current NBA landscape as Cooper discusses the Lakers' promising start to the season, emphasizing the importance of health and the standout performances from LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The conversation also has a fun "start, bench, cut" segment featuring basketball legends! Join this channel to get ac
Join Michael Cooper and Nick Gelso in this exciting episode of "Showtime with Coop" as he reflects on his emotional Hall of Fame enshrinement and the unforgettable weekend spent with former Lakers teammates. Dive into the current NBA landscape as Cooper discusses the Lakers' promising start to the season, emphasizing t
