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 trade deadline approaches.  Join us as we analyze the performances of key players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis, discussing concerns over defensive effort and the team's heavy reliance on three-point shooting. Can the Lakers find a balanced approach to reclaim their winning ways? Tune in for a candid conversation filled with hope, skepticism, and a roadmap for improvement! KEY POINTS: 🏀 Lakers' Struggles: The team faces significant challenges after a disappointing five-game stretch, raising concerns about their performance. 🔄 Trade Deadline Urgency: The upcoming trade deadline is crucial for the Lakers to show commitment to winning and improvement. ⚖️ Need for Balance: A more balanced approach to scoring and defense is essential for the Lakers to regain competitiveness. — 0:21 - Lakers' recent struggles discussed 1:30 - Is the Lakers' situation fixable? 6:12 - Lakers franchise identity crisis explained 9:34 - Lakers must make a move by trade deadline 10:51 - Lakers struggling to maintain playoff position 12:25 - LeBron's role questioned in blowout losses 13:51 - Lakers' coaching decisions questioned 15:40 - Lakers need to improve defensive discipline 19:10 - Lakers can't tank due to draft situation — Sub on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showtime-podcast-with-lakers-legend-coop/id1509730329  or on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0?si=GbPaLWYHQfWbHL1Wl1OazQ&dl_branch=1 — CLNS Media’s preferred Daily Fantasy partner is PrizePicks. For a 100% match play (up to $100), start your DFS adventure today by going to https://prizepicks.com/CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an exciting episode of Showtime with Coop, where we dive into the ultimate debate: which team could beat the legendary 1992 Dream Team and the upcoming 2024 Olympic squad?  Coop assembles a dream roster featuring basketball icons like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and LeBron James, discussing the perfect blend of talent and versatility needed for Olympic success.  We also tackle the tough decisions behind leaving out greats like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Kevin Durant, while highlighting the coaching prowess of Coach K. Tune in as we explore thrilling player matchups, including a comparison of rising star Anthony Edwards to the great Kobe Bryant, and get ready for a fun, high-scoring style of play that would leave opponents in awe!  Don't miss out on our light-hearted banter and future guest appearances that promise to keep the conversation fresh and engaging! — 0:20 - Olympic team lineup 3:54 - Coaching choices 6:02 - Team dynamics discussion 9:06 - Team appreciation 10:17 - Player comparisons 12:47 - Jimmy Butler comparison 17:19 - Upcoming guests — Building the Ultimate Olympic Basketball Team: Can They Beat the Dream Team? Showtime with Coupe: Crafting a Team to Rival the 1992 Dream Team NBA Legends Unite: The Ideal Olympic Team for 2024 and Beyond Can This All-Star Lineup Outperform the 1992 Dream Team in 2024? Exploring the Best NBA Players for a Dominant Olympic Basketball Team — This segment is from the Michael Cooper Showtime #Lakers Podcast. Watch full episode here: ______ Sub on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showtime-podcast-with-lakers-legend-coop/id1509730329  or on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0?si=GbPaLWYHQfWbHL1Wl1OazQ&dl_branch=1 — CLNS Media’s preferred ticket partner is Gametime. For a deep discount on your next ticket purchase, start your ticket search today by using code CLNS at checkout — Join this channel to get access to perks, exclusive content, rate games, moments, footage and LIVE NBA Legends Q&A and AMAs with members! Start on link below! Join this channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJOKseXd--YsDaUsOt06gA/join Members-only videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOWJOKseXd--YsDaUsOt06gA — CLNS Media’s preferred Daily Fantasy partner is PrizePicks. For a 100% match play (up to $100), start your DFS adventure today by going to https://prizepicks.com/CLNS — #teamusa #2024olympics #dreamteam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper welcomes Kareem Abdul Jabbar to discuss their legacy on the game and reminisce on their time together. 1:28 Kareem on how his family is doing through the COVID-19 pandemic. 3:26 Kareem's thoughts on the 1980 season after the Lakers drafted Magic. What was it like to have Magic join an established team? 4:27 Did Kareem think Magic was going to be great from the start? 4:00 BOL Ad Read 4:57 What was it like to play for a legendary head coach like UCLA's John Wooden? 6:05 How influential was John Wooden in Kareem's life overall? Not just in basketball, but in life. 7:20 How easy was it for some of those Showtime Lakers teams to defer their personal egos for the betterment of the team? 8:05 Coop: Magic was not a great individual defender, but he was very good defensively at one thing. 8:52 What would The Last Dance or camera crews following around the '87-'88 Lakers look like? Kareem: "I see these guys as my brothers still now, thirty years later. Those guys as my brothers we did something that will last a lifetime." 9:46 The birthday trick Coop and other Lakers played on Kareem in the mid 80's. Kareem: "You sow the wind, you reap the whirlwind." 12:17 Kareem: "Those were good times Coop. I remember one time we had to circle around back a half hour later to pick you up from the airport, because you got left at the airport." 13:01 How Kareem got into jazz and his dad's influence. 14:29 Kareem on the house fire that destroyed his famed record collection and how fans helped him to restore the collection. 15:35 Of the six championships, which one is Kareem's favorite title? Kareem: "We're the only team to win a world championship in Boston Garden other than the Boston Celtics and they got to live with that forever." 17:10 In the early 80's what was Kareem's favorite memories of the Lakers. 18:38 Kareem's thoughts heading into his final year with the Lakers when Byron Scott got injured before the NBA Finals vs. Detroit Pistons. Coop: "Every game [in that series] getting swept, we were ahead at halftime. They just had more than we did going down the stretch." 19:57 Kareem on his farewell tour and gifts that he received. Kareem: "It was draining in a lot of ways because I had to go out there and be genuine and that will take something out of you." 21:40 Kareem on being an English Major in college and how writing became a big part of his life. Kareem: "When I got into my retirement and realized 'you have to do something creative and positive with your life. You can't just stop living' and writing has always been something I've wanted to pursue." 22:38 Kareem on his relationship with Wilt. 23:43 Kareem on Kobe's passing. Kareem: "Kobe was an incredible athlete and parent. He really set an example in both areas that would be hard to emulate." 24:45 What makes Kareem laugh now. Kareem: "Sometimes I'll go passed the court and people will go: 'Take your shot,' and I can't even reach the hoop man, it's like 'Did I ever do that?'" 26:44 Does he get satisfied more from playing basketball, writing or acting? 27:15 Lighting round: One sentence each Herbie Hancock Bill Russell James Wilkes Barack O'Bama Langston Hughes Larry Bird 30:26 Deborah Morales is Kareem's manager and Coop asked her what it's like to manage his schedule and Deborah shares an incredible story about managing Kareem's schedule. 31:40 What's the oddest request Deborah Morales has ever had for Kareem. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 1:00 Why did Jim Chones start playing basketball? 3:20 Playing ball at Marquette. 5:50 BetOnline Ad Read 7:00 Leaving college early and going into the ABA. 10:00 Dr. Buss and the Playboy Club. 14:23 1980s Laker Years. 20:00 Kareem the GOAT. 22:45 Coop's Lightning Round. 30:00 What would Jim change about the NBA today? 32:30 Any advice to a young player joining the NBA.   Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin talk about how to fix the LA Lakers, how much money Michael Cooper would make in the NBA today, who will win the NBA finals, and the Big 3 basketball league being back. Check out 3's Company on CBS July 10th! 1:00 Thoughts on the Lakers 8:25 BetOnline Ad Read 9:30 How much would Coop make playing in the NBA today? 12:00 The Lakers need another rim protector. 19:10 The good and bad about the LA Clippers. 26:00 Who will win the NBA finals? 28:40 The Big 3 is back.   Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome someone who, alongside Jamaal Wilkes and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, helped Coop become a Pro ball player, Norm Nixon. Coop, Ari and Norm discuss Norm being a multi sport student athlete, Norm being drafted to the Lakers after thinking he would end up on the Celtics, being a part of a great saga of Lakers teams, Norm getting traded from the Lakers, and more.   Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Guest: Norm Nixon 1:30 Norm Nixons influence on Coop. What would have happened if Coop, Norm, and Magic played together? 3:20 Norm's high school career including track, football, and of course basketball. 5:14 How did Norm end up at Duquesne and why did he give up football? 7:20 Being a student athlete. 9:30 BetOnline Ad Read 10:20 Being drafted by the Lakers when he thought he was going to Boston. 12:30 1980 season of kicking Super Sonics ass eventually winning the NBA Championship. 15:20 Being a part of the changing of the Lakers organization. 16:50 What was the best Lakers team Norm was a part of in his opinion? 18:26 LA nightlife. 19:50 Cops lightning round. 22:10 Getting traded by the Lakers. 25:10 When did Norm know it was time to retire and is he happy in retirement? 26:45 Norm's wife, Debbie Allen and the Kennedy Center Honors. 28:29 Thoughts on the Current LA Lakers and LA Clippers.   Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Bonus episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin talk about Wednesday nights Lakers Vs. Warriors play-in game.It was a great game of basketball that was not about LeBron and Anthony Davis, it was about the role players. Also discussed, thoughts on Draymond Green as a defensive player, does experience win championships, can the Lakers win 16 more games, and more.   Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper 1:00 20 out of 30 NBA teams are in the playoffs. 2:15 Last nights game against Golden State was a great game. 3:20 This game was not about LeBron or AD, it was about the Role players. 4:10 May 20th 1994 Scotty Pippen dunk over Patrick Ewing compared to Draymond Greens foul over LeBron. Foul's depend on who is doing the fouling. 9:16 BetOnline Ad Read. 10:05 Thoughts on Draymond Green as a defensive player. 11:20 Thoughts on Anthony Davis' game. 14:19 Ari Temkin: "Was this game fools gold?" 17:28 The NBA is the only sport where experience and knowing how to win championships matters. 19:00 Do the Lakers have the availability to win 16 more games? Who will they play in the Western Conference Finals? 21:25 The difference fans make being there. 22:15 Thoughts on Lakers and Suns series and Trailblazers and Jazz series. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2021 NBA Hall of Fame has announces its inductees, and sadly Coop is not one of them. On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag Coop and Ari discuss the inductees, what it takes to get into the hall, the WNBA, and the Lakers being in the play-in tournament this year. Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper 1:30 How did Coop find out he did not make it into the NBA Hall of  Fame? 4:00  What does it take to get into the Hall of fame? Why Ben Wallace and not Michael Cooper? 8:24 BetOnline Ad Read 9:20 Toni Kukoc and Paul Pierce. 11:00 Bill Russell inducted as a coach. 13:43 Who is the best all time player for the class of 21. Is KG top 15 of all time? 15:40 Lakers would not have 5 Championships without Coop. 19:00 WNBA inductees and the WNBA's influence on Basketball. 24:20 Kobe finally gets into the Hall, thoughts on players resting during games. 30:45 The NBA playoffs and the Lakers playing in the play in tournament . Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag Michael Cooper welcomes NBA champion, 4X NBA All Star, and ABA MVP Spencer Haywood. Coop's former teammate talks about growing up picking cotton in Mississippi, how he brought free agency to basketball and his issues with drugs and the Lakers. You will not believe the stories Spencer Haywood tells!  1:50 Who were some of Spencer Haywood"s role models growing up and growing up in Mississippi in the 1950s. 10:20 How did Spencer end up at Trinidad Junior College and what was his experience like there? 14:00 Winning the gold medal with the USA Olympic basketball team. 21:00 The ABA and being a bad MF. 26:30 Coops lightning round. 29:10 The Supreme Court. 35:30 Thoughts on the NBA today and what would Spencer would add to the game. 40:20 Spencer was inducted to the hall of fame in 2015, who did he bring with him and why? 42:30 30 years sober. 45:00 Spencers book, "The Spencer Haywood Rule."                 Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag and BlueChew Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Dawan Scott and Rodney Allen Rippy.  Dawan and Rodney give advice to young players, talk about some of the toughest players to play against, Dawan being a stunt double, and Rodney being a star since 3 years old. 0:28 Who were some of Dawan Scott and Rodney Allen Rippy's role models growing up? 2:25 Rodney and Dawan's advice to young players and 3 things that helped them achieve their goals. 8:54 What is a journeyman to you? 10:30 Toughest players. 16:16 Dawan's favorite team and Dr. J. 17:17 Dawan the stunt double. 18:13 BlueChew Ad Read. 19:36 Coop's Lightning round. 22:04 The state of the NBA today. 24:40 Top 3 shooters. 29:00 Harry and the Hendersons. 31:30 Rodney's most memorable role. 34:20 2021 NBA finals predictions. 35:40 Renting the basketball HOF. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The greatest players in the history of the LA Lakers? On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin take a list of 22 Lakers, and make the ultimate top 10 Los Angeles Lakers roster of all time.  Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper 2:10 Coop's list of 22 potential top ten Lakers. 4:30 Ari's choice of ten from Coop's list, and Coop's response. 7:30 BetOnline Ad Read. 9:14 People didn't understand how good Jamaal Wilkes was. 15:40 The top ten list is made, now its time to rank them 1-10. 21:05 Most rank Kobe at #1, why is he #2? 25:36 The Lakers had the first ever big three with Wilt Chamberlin, Jerry West, and Elgin Baylor. 28:24 The 80s Celtics and Lakers was one of the greatest rivalries because of the team aspect. 33:30 The Lakers are in the group of greatest organizations of all time. From #10 to #1 Coop: Gail Goodrich, James Worthy, Jamaal Wilkes, Wilt Chamberlin, Elgin Baylor, Magic Johnson, Shaq, Jerry West, Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Ari: Coop, Jamaal Wilkes, James Worthy, Wilt Chamberlin, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Shaq, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag and BlueChew, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome former NBA player Ryan Hollins. Coop, Ryan, and Ari discuss why Ryan chose to go to school where he did, Ryan's time as a track and field star, the 2006 final four, being an NBA journeyman and more.  Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Guest: Ryan Hollins 1:48 Ryan Hollins grew up in Pasadena, like Coop, only he went to Coop's rival high school. So, why did Hollins pick John Muir high school? 4:00 How did Ryan Hollins end up at UCLA? 7:50 Joining track and field senior year of high school. 13:32 BetOnline Ad Read 14:35 What was Ryan's greatest achievement at UCLA? 17:50 Hollins on beating Gonzaga, consoling Adam Morrison and UCLA's greatest team ever...  20:40 Coop's lightning round. 31:15 Blue Chew Ad Read. 32:50 What were Ryan's expectations going into the NBA ? 36:30 What would Ryan say to a young player about being a journeyman? 38:10 What does Ryan think of the state of the NBA today.   Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest edition of Showtime with Coop, Michael Cooper and Nick Gelso discuss Bronny James after his performance in the Summer League, and what it signals from the Lakers organization. Showtime with Coop is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that Easy! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcomes former NBA All star, and one of the greatest 3 point shooters of all time, Dale Ellis. Did Dale play in the wrong NBA? Dale on being the first non Larry Bird 3-point shootout champion and what it's like to be in "The Zone." Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Guest: Dale Ellis 1:05 Who were some of Dale's role models growing up? 4:00 9th player picked by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1983 draft 7:40 Dale was a 40% 3 point shooter over 17 years. 9:28 Coop's lightning round. 12:10 Dale averaged 7 points per game his last year in Dallas, and 25 points per game his next year in Seattle. 14:29 BOL Ad Read 15:29 What is it like being in the "Shooting Zone." 17:40 Dale Ellis: "When I talk about defenders, I always mention your name." 19:00 What would Dale change about the NBA today? 20:25 The importance of Dale getting his degree. 21:45 The integration of schools. 23:15 Blue Chew Ad Read 24:20 Leaving the NBA in 2000. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Dr. J," Julius Erving joins Michael Cooper on the Showtime with Coop Podcast. Dr. J talks about his biggest rivals while he was playing growing up, the first time he ever dunked, some of his most legendary battles and of course the "Rock the Baby" dunk on Coop! Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Guest: Julius "Dr. J" Erving 2:52 Who were some of Dr. J's role models growing up? 4:51 Who was Julius Erving's nemesis? 7:00 Growth spurts and dunks.  When was the first time Dr. J dunked? 7:58 Bol Ad Read. 10:40 Being a student athlete at UMass Amherst. 13:08 What was it like joining the newly started ABA  18:18 Coop's lightning round. 24:21 BlueChew Ad Read. 26:06 Dr. J's "Rock the baby" dunk on Michael Cooper. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Episode 40 Guest: Bo Kimble On this episode of Showtime With Coop Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome former college basketball star Bo Kimble. Kimble discusses his college career at USC and Loyola Marymount with the great Hank Gathers and his untimely passing. Plus, growing up in Philly at Dobbins Technical High School, playing college ball in LA during the Showtime era and  "44 for Life". 1:38 1980s Lakers vs. 76ers, who was Bo Rooting for? 4:15 Playing basketball at Dobbins Technical High School. 9:00  BOL Ad Read 9:54 Bo Kimble's mentors growing up. 13:02 Who taught Bo the fundamentals of Basketball. 15:55 Bo getting recruited by USC and the freshman 4. 21:10  BlueChew Ad Read 22:55 Coop's lightning round. 25:00 Hank Gathers and transferring from USC to  Loyola Marymount. 36:35 Bo's expectations getting drafted by the LA Clippers and going to the NBA. 40:00  What does Bo Kimble think about the NBA today and how much would be command today? 43:58 44 for Life Foundation.     Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Episode 39 Guest: Ralph Sampson Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member Ralph Sampson. Ralph lets Ari and Coop know what it was like being so tall growing up and who some of his inspirations were. Also discussed, getting to play next to Hakeem Olajuwon and beating Coop and the Lakers in the 1986 Western Conference finals. Lastly, Ralph reflects on his NBA career and if he has any regrets. 2:30 What was it like being so tall growing up? 7:12 BOL Ad Read 8:13 Who were some of Ralph Sampson's as a young African American man playing high school basketball? 10:15 Ralph's high basketball IQ at a young age and its influence on his success in the NBA. 12:30 What was it like as an 18 year old being on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine ? 16:15 The possibility of leaving college early if the Lakers drafted him. 17:01 Red Auerbach brought a briefcase full of a million dollars to Ralph's parents to get him to leave college early and play for the Celtics.  19:55 Does Ralph think that being college player of the year and all that came after that put too much pressure on him entering the NBA? 21:20 Coop's lightning round. 22:35  What were Ralph's expectations being drafted by the Rocket's in 1983? 24:45 What was the feeling like every game going on to the court with Hakeem Olajuwon? 27:40  1986 western Conference Championship between Houston Rockets and LA Lakers. 30:55 Blue Chew Ad Read. 31:55 1986 NBA Championships Houston vs. Boston. 35:20 Any regrets in Ralph's career? 36:37 How much money would Ralph command if he was in the NBA today and what does he think about the NBA today?   Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Episode 38 From Depression to Inspiration Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome former NBA player LaRue Martin. In 1972 LaRue was the first overall pick in the NBA of the Portland Trail Blazers, viewed by many as a bust in the NBA Draft, LaRue describes how he went from depression to a life of inspiration. 1:50 Who were some of LaRue Martin's role models growing up in Chicago? 5:03 Did LaRue have aspirations to be in the NBA when he was younger? 6:36 LaRue was the first Draft pick in 1972, and when he went back to Chicago for the first time to play the Bulls, he did not play a single second. 7:21 BOL Ad Read 8:14 Why Loyola? 8:47 Who were some of the toughest teams to play in college? 9:08 LaRues thoughts on going to the NBA draft in 1972. 10:12 If he could go back in time would he want to be drafted later on? 13:31 In his mind, were LaRue's years in Portland good or bad? 14:44 Coop's lightning round. 19:18 What do you think of the NBA today? 20:41 How much would you demand if you played in the NBA today? 21:48 Blue Chew Ad Read 23:35 If you were the NBA commissioner, what change would you implement to help further the league? 25:11 LaRue received his BA in sociology with a minor in education. How has that helped him with life after the NBA? 27:03 What advice would you give to a young player entering the NBA? 29:23 President Barack Obama and LaRue 31:19 LaRue needs to start writing his book. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Episode 37 The Truth Hurts with Steffond Johnson Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome former NBA player Steffond Johnson to discuss giving back and helping others succeed, Steffond's time playing college basketball at LSU, the many challenged Steffond faced while playing basketball, and playing basketball internationally.   0:31 Steffond Johnson was quoted saying "A lot of us professional athletes are cut from the same cloth. We go back to our old neighborhoods and relive the reality of that place., Someone helped us along the way to make it out of there so I try to do the same for others." Who were some of the people that helped him get to where he is today? 2:18 Did Steffond have aspirations to become a pro basketball player growing up? 7:00 BetOnline Ad Read 7:58 Steffond Johnson's college career at LSU 10:09 Steffond was challenged in every way possible and always had great mentors around him. 11:28 In 1986 Steffond was drafted in the 5th round by the Clippers, what were his thoughts and expectations going there? 17:57 Out of the 7 countries Steffond played for, which one was the best experience (prettiest women). Playing in Italy. 22:17 Blue Chew Ad Read 24:07 Coop's lightning round. 28:45 Kobe Bryant was bigger than life. 32:26 What does Steffond Johnson think about the NBA today? 34:06 If Steffond was a tenth year player in todays NBA, how much money would he demand? 35:17 What advice would Steffond give to a young player entering the NBA?   Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Episode 36 Phi Slamma Jamma  Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome NBA Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler. Coop opens up about how he viewed Clyde as an offensive player in the NBA. Plus, the wild story about how he and Hakeem ended up at University of Houston, after not being recruited by them, winning a title with Rockets, James Harden and the Dream Team.  3:00 Who were some of Clyde Drexler's role models growing up? 3:46 Coop was always afraid to play against Clyde Drexler. 5:04 How Clyde's childhood friend got University of Houston's coach Guy Lewis to look at him, and Phi Slamma Jamma. 11:27 Being a student athlete and academics being just as important as sports. 13:40 What was the Phi Slamma Jamma locker room like, and Hakeem Olajuwon coming to Houston.  16:56 BOL Ad Read 17:14 What were Clyde's expectations going to the Portland Trail Blazers? 17:59 What was it like playing with Michael Thompson? 19:35 Coop's lightning round. 24:02 What was the City of Houston like after winning their first Championship? 25:13 What was it like being a part of the Dream Team? 28:45 What does Clyde think of the NBA today. 29:45 What does Clyde think about what James Harden to the Houston Rockets? 31:13 Getting ejected from a game in 1995 against the Phoenix Suns. 32:25 Being the commissioner of the Big 3 Basketball league. 34:10 Playing against the Showtime Lakers as an 8 seed team.   Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lakers Win Everything  Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Episode 35 Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports rank the Eastern and Western divisions, decide that LaMelo Ball s the best of the Ball brothers, talk about Steve Nash as the Nets head coach, and Coop says this years Lakers team is better than last years Championship winning Lakers. 1:10 Michael Cooper: "Right now the Nets are the team to beat." 1:56 Are the Nets going to be able to work with Kyrie and Hardens situations? 4:39 Can KD get Kyrie and Harden playing on the same wavelength? 7:40 LaMelo Ball will be the best of the Ball kids in the NBA. 11:20 Coop likes Steve Nash as a coach in Brooklyn because he can understand the flaws of young players. 13:05 BetOnline Ad Read 13:59 If the Nets trade Harden, would they be able to beat the Lakers? 15:19 The Lakers do not pass often, but they are one of the best teams inn hockey assists.  19:47 Coop ranks the western conference. 20:59 Where does this Lakers stack up against last yearsLakers that won the NBA championship? 25:16 What are Coop's thoughts on harden gaining weight and leaving the Rocket's?           Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gone But Not Forgotten Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Episode 34 Guest: Bob McAdoo Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome back NBA legend Bob McAdoo to talk about some coaches and players that have passed away recently and the influence they had on the game of basketball, the NBA and NCAA hoops, including: Paul Westphal, John Thompson, John Havlicek, and Jerry Sloan. 0:51 Michael Cooper and Bob McAdoo start the episode off by talking about Paul Westphal, who Bob Played with. His number 44 was retired with the Phoenix Suns and sadly Paul passed away January 4th 2021, after battling brain cancer. 7:54 In 1988 Paul Westphal won the NAIA championship as a coach. Does Bob McAdoo think he could coach college basketball? 12:38 Next gone but not forgotten individual is John Thompson. John Thompson was the first African American head coach to win a major collegiate championship in basketball when he lead the Georgetown Hoyas tp win the NCAA D1 championship in 1984. 20:58 Next on the gone but not forgotten list is John "Hondo" Havlicek, who passed away April 25th 2019, after suffering from Parkinson’s disease in his final years. 33:25 Last on the gone but not forgotten list is Jerry Sloan, who passed away May 22nd 2020, due to complications with Parkinson's disease.    Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An NBA Sharpshooter for All Seasons Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Episode 33 Guest: Mike Glenn Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome former NBA sharpshooter Mike "Stinger" Glenn to discuss his 40 years working with hearing impaired kids at his basketball camp, what it was like playing with NBA wild boys Ray Williams and Micheal Ray Richardson, Dr. Martin Luther King's impact on Atlanta, and the current state of the NBA.   1:49 Mike Glenn has his stockbrokers license, and a degree in mathematics, so why did he chose to play basketball? His father was the basketball coach at the Georgia school for the deaf so Mike learned from him and the deaf how to play ball and do sign language. 2:43 Who were some of Mike Glenn's role models? 4:40 What was it like teaching basketball to the deaf/hearing impaired? 8:53 What was Mike Glenn's experience like when he first got to the NBA? 10:37 What was it like playing with NBA wild boys Ray Williams and Micheal Ray Richardson? 15:58 BetOnline Ad Read 16:57 Mike Glenn's time playing for the Atlanta Hawks with "The Human Highlight" Dominique Wilkins. 19:54 Coop's lightning round. 22:16 Dr. Martin Luther King's footprint across Atlanta. 30:06 What does Mike Glenn think of the current state of the NBA? 31:40 Mike Glenn's prediction for the NBA finals this season. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Michael Cooper in a riveting discussion on the Lakers, JJ Redick, and the future of basketball. Delve into the challenges awaiting a new coach joining the Lakers and the crucial role of media relations in the sports industry. Reflect on the Celtics' recent championship victory and the impact of key players like Tatum and Brown. Explore the Lakers' upcoming season expectations and the potential success with LeBron James leading the team. Uncover personal anecdotes about the legendary Jerry West, shedding light on his profound influence both on and off the court. Stay tuned as the hosts engage in a lively "start, bench, cut" game featuring basketball icons, adding a fun and interactive twist to the conversation. Dive into the complexities of coaching decisions, player dynamics, and media narratives, blending historical insights with current basketball trends for a captivating and insightful dialogue. — 🏀 Coaching Challenges: Discussion on new coach challenges, media management importance, and realistic goal setting for Lakers' success. 🎙️ Basketball Figures Game: Engaging "start, bench, cut" game with historical and current basketball personalities, sparking insightful discussions. 📰 Narrative Influence: Exploring coaching decisions, player dynamics, and media impact on team narratives and expectations in basketball. — 0:00 - Media distractions and reputation risks 1:36 - Celtics winning 18th championship celebration 4:03 - Nick's experience at Celtics championship game 7:40 - Celtics overcoming internal discord 10:17 - Importance of hunger for championship success 14:02 - Reflecting on Jerry West's impact posthumously 16:48 - Jerry West's role as a father figure to players 21:39 - Lakers woes and coaching challenges 24:00 - Key factors for JJ Redick's success 25:34 - Importance of media management for JJ Redick 27:45 - Lakers' season expectations 29:24 - NBA better when Lakers are good 31:28 - Start bench cut game with NBA players — This segment is from the Michael Cooper Showtime #Lakers Podcast. Watch full episode here: ______ Sub on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showtime-podcast-with-lakers-legend-coop/id1509730329  or on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0?si=GbPaLWYHQfWbHL1Wl1OazQ&dl_branch=1 — CLNS Media’s preferred Daily Fantasy partner is PrizePicks. For a 100% match play (up to $100), start your DFS adventure today by going to https://prizepicks.com/CLNS — MUSIC LINKS & ARTISTS CREDITS: SONG TITLE- ARTIST CREDITS- 🎧 All music is fully licensed in compliance with Epidemic Sound. You can also enjoy this vast catalog of royalty free music here- Visit our partners for royalty free music at https://share.epidemicsound.com/fx0q30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't Misunderstand Rick Barry Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Episode 32 Guest: Rick Barry  @Rick24Barry Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome former NBA and ABA legend Rick Barry. Coop, Ari, and Rick discuss the difference in today's NBA players, Rick's unorthodox free throw shooting and who Rick thinks is the greatest NBA team of all time.  1:56 How many teams has Rick Barry been around throughout his career? From college to the ABA, NBA and coaching.  4:20 The iconic red, white and blue ABA ball versus the basketball the NBA used.  8:41 Rick Barry on the selfishness of the current NBA and basketball players. Barry remembers the enjoyment he derived out of passing to a teammate and watching them score.  14:15 Rick Barry on his extremely effective but unusual free throw shot. 20:00 Coops lightning round. 30:40 It was impossible to beat the Warriors with Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson. That team changed the game of basketball. 32:35 If Rick Barry played in todays NBA, how much money would he demand? If Rick Barry was to start over, he would be a point guard. 37:18 If Rick Barry was a scout, he would only want players with a natural feel for the game of basketball   Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Episode 31 Guest: Gene Banks  Twitter: @ADukeLegend20 Gene Banks' Website: https://www.genebankslegend.com/ Listen to The Bank Shot With Gene Banks Podcast on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast and Breker. Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome former NBA player Gene Banks to discuss how he ended up at Duke University, his short experience with coach Mike Krzyzewski, breaking his wrist right before the NBA draft, and how the NBA is today. 0:47 What was it like for Gene Banks growing up in Philadelphia? 4:00 Gene Banks wasn't originally interested in going to Duke University at all. His original picks were Michigan, Notre Dame, NC State, Carolina, and UCLA but when Duke sent him a brochure of the school, his english teacher convinced him to go tour the school. 10:00 Does Gene Banks have any regrets attending Duke University? 11:30 Coach Mike Krzyzewski's first year coaching at Duke was Gene Banks senior year. What was coach Krzyzewski like and what made him so special.  13:09 Gene Banks broke his wrist 4 or 5 months before the NBA draft, and ended up getting picked 28th by the San Antonio Spurs. 19:26 What advice would Gene Banks give to a young player in todays NBA that gets with an NBA team, and then gets injured? 21:46 Coop's lightning round. 26:14 What was Gene Banks time like playing basketball in Israel? 24:47 If Gene Banks was playing in the NBA today how much money would he want? 30:10 Gene Banks in reference to todays NBA: "It's really difficult to watch these games." Today's NBA isn't the same, especially defensively, as it used to be when Coop and Gene Banks played. There is no longer battles during the games. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Episode 30: Today's NBA is Different Guest: Reggie Theus Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome former NBA player and Coach Reggie Theus to talk about growing up paying baseball before basketball in Inglewood in the 70's, Reggie's time playing for coach Jerry Tarkanian, his time playing for the Chicago Bulls in the late 70's, and how the NBA is today. 0:20 Michael Cooper to Reggie Theus: "What are three things that help you make it to the NBA?" 2:37 When did Reggie Theus realize that he wanted to play basketball and not baseball? 5:13 What was it like growing up in Inglewood California in the 70's 10:00 How Reggie Theus got to University of Nevada , Las Vegas UNLV playing for coach Jerry Tarkanian. 16:03 What it was like playing for the Chicago Bulls in the late 1970's, and how Reggie Theus missed playing with Michael Jordan by 15 minutes. 19:40 Coops lightning round. 28:55 What does Reggie Theus think about today's NBA? Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome NBA legend and former Detroit Pistons guard Isiah Thomas (@isiahthomas). They discuss the secret to basketball and winning championships and how Isiah learned about this from the Los Angeles Lakers dynasty. Plus, Isiah's relationship with coach Bobby Knight, the Jordan rules, and more on the Showtime With Coop Podcast. 1:25 The secret to basketball...has nothing to do with basketball. Everybody thinks about the analytics of basketball and what is between the lines but the truth is basketball is about everything else. 4:31 Where did Isiah Thomas' love for the game of basketball come from? 8:34 What did Isiah Thomas know about Bobby Knight before he went to Indiana and what was his relationship with him like over the years. 13:16 Bet Online Ad Read 24:37 The Jordan Rules 36:27 Coops lightning round 41:39 Master Class Ad Read   Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome weekday sports reporter Rob Fukuzaki to talk about his history of reporting on LA sports, his thoughts on the Lakers championship win this year, what the Clippers need to do to win next year, and his foundation that helps kids in Southern California. Ep. 28 Guest: Rob Fukuzaki @abc7rob 1:17 Rob Fukuzaki went to La Verne College where he won broadcaster of the year three times in a row.  2:06 Whats the difference in LA Sports at this time as opposed to when Rob first got started? 6:15 Would Rob put an asterisks next to the La Lakers championship this year because of the bubble? 12:28 What do the LA Clippers need to do to win the NBA Championship next NBA season? 18:44 Michael Coopers lightning round. 23:29 Rob Fukuzaki shares some info on his foundation called the heads up youth foundation that helps kids in the Southern California area that come out of the foster care system and pick four or five of them a year to send to college. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome special guest Dahntay Jones to talk about his experience playing for coach Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University, playing with the possible GOAT LeBron James in Cleveland, and more on this episode of Showtime With Coop. Ep. 27  Guest: Dahntay Jones @dahntay1 5:03 Rutgers to Duke Transfer  10:30 Dahntay Jones thoughts on playing for coach Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University.  21:16 After college, where did Dahntay Jones end up after the draft? 24:22 Dahntay Jones experience with Jerry West. 29:35 Dahntay Jones was prepared to retire, and ended up signing for last regular season game for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who won the NBA Finals that year. 30:25 What was it like playing with LeBron James? 35:40 Dahntay Jones thoughts on the question of LeBron James being the GOAT. 39:05 Michael Coopers lightning round. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper On this episode of Showtime With Coop Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports  talk about the 2020 NBA Champions The Los Angeles Lakers, a possible four point line in the NBA, and once again if LeBron is the GOAT Ep. 26 Los Angeles Lakers 2020 NBA Champions 2:32 Magic Johnson is the reason LeBron went to the La Lakers 5:56 Ari Temkin: "LeBron is still the best defender in the NBA, when he wants to be." 11:10 Michael Cooper: "Draymond can't defend Anthony Davis, Draymond can't defend LeBron James, and Draymond can't defend Dwight Howard. He might be able to deal with JaVale McGee, but those three players, because of his size, their size and their ability to get up and rebound its gonna be hard for him." 11:49 You heard it from Michael Cooper first, the NBA will adopt a four point line.  15:07 The West is better than the East. 27:00 Doc Rivers in Philadelphia will put a new mindset in the young players. 27:31 Why talk about LeBron's legacy when he is still playing in the NBA? 30:05 Michael Cooper: "If he, and I think he's gonna get close, if he passes Kareem's all time scoring record, i've gotta give LeBron the greatest player to have ever played this game." 35:36 Michael Cooper: "If Adam Silver can pull off this with the group that he had, they're gonna figure out how to get the NBA back on tack again."    Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome special guest and former NBA basketball star Bob McAdoo Ep. 25 Bob McAdoo Guest: Bob McAdoo 8:53 What role did Bob McAdoo have in scouting this years Miami Heat team? 13:33 The Los Angeles Lakers have rebuilt the model on how to become a championship team, and teams need to be able to compete with them. 17:52 Before the bubble, Michael Cooper would have never chosen the Miami Heat to be in the NBA finals. The bubble has brought the team together to work as a team and have fun, getting them as far as they are. 23:54 Fans in Philadelphia are tough. If you are not 82-0, the 76ers fans are pissed. 25:08 Coop's Lightning Round 37:52 When you get to the age of 30, people start to say that you are getting over the hill.   Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Ep. 24 Pat Riley and Baskin Robins  Guest: Jorge Sedano from ESPN @Sedano   Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome special guest Jorge Sedano from ESPN to provide his unique perspective in covering the Heat in Miami, where he grew up to now living in LA and covering the Lakers for ESPN LA and ESPN television. Like Coop, Sedano has a unique relationship with Pat Riley dating back to his years growing up in Miami and then covering the Heat. Plus, with LeBron on the precipice of another title, Coop, Jorge and Ari weigh in on Lebron's place in history compared to Kareem and Michael Jordan.  1:22 How Jorge Sedano got into broadcasting. 13:30 Jorge on the NBA Finals series between the LA Lakers and the Miami Heat. Jorge Sedano: "I just want it to be a competitive game. No one wants to see injuries, nobody wants to see blowouts, I think as fans of basketball we want to see competitive games night in and night out." 20:19 LeBron James' place in NBA history, especially if he closes out the Finals with another title. Jorge Sedano: "Lebron is the most gifted player I have ever seen." 23:21 Michael Cooper asks Jorge if he was starting a team today, what player, in his prime, would he choose as a starter for the team. 28:42 Coop's Lightning Round 33:52 The recent comments by Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets that they do not need a coach.    Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Ep. 23 What NBA Champion Teams Are Made Of Great Organizations: Jerry Buss, Jerry West Pat Riley, Greg Popovich, RC Buford and What Made them winners. Michael Cooper shares his expertise on the ingredients to winning organizations. "AT" Ari Temkin weighs in with his experience working for ESPN San Antonio covering the Spurs championship runs.  Plus, of course Coop discusses the Lakers on the verge of another NBA Finals appears. LA's "weakness" coming into the playoffs was thought to be defense, but luckily they still have the NBA's best defensive player in LeBron James and they've shown very few weaknesses at all throughout the playoffs.  Michael Cooper: @ShowtimeCooper Ari Temkin: @arisports Powered by Betonline.ag and Masterclass Sign up for account today and use promo code: CLNS50 to get a 100% bonus! Masterclass.com/showtime for 15% of Masterclass! Learn Jazz from Herbie Hancock or ball handling from Steph Curry! 2:14 Going into the playoffs, Michael Cooper was worried about the Los Angeles Lakers defense. Ari Temkin asks why Michael Cooper thinks the Lakers defense has not been a huge factor in this series against the Denver Nuggets. 7:59 This is the first time that Michael Cooper has been afraid of an opponent in the NBA playoffs, that team is the Miami Heat who will most likely beat the Boston Celtics. He, on the other hand, is relieved that this is not normal playoffs with 2 games home and 2 away etc. 10:17 MasterClass Ad Read 14:34 Michael Cooper begins to explain his ideas on what makes a good NBA Basketball organization. A good team starts at the very top of the organization and makes its way down. 18:26 Bet Online AD read 26:19 When bringing someone new to the team, you need player input. You cannot bring someone new into a team environment without hearing the current players thoughts on that person being brought in. 31:36 Michael Cooper: "You can't win with one style" 33:07 Michael Cooper: "All the way to that last guy with the mask on you gotta trust the process."   Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join this channel to get access to perks, exclusive content, rate games, moments, footage and LIVE NBA Legends Q&A and AMAs with members! Start on link below! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJOKseXd--YsDaUsOt06gA/join --~-- On this episode of Showtime With Coop, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome player turned coach, Derek Fisher. Coop, Ari and Derek discuss Derek's 18 years in the NBA that included 5 championship wins with the Lakers, bring drafted in the first round with Kobe, transitioning from coaching in the NBA to coaching in the WNBA, and more!  01:51  Growing up in Little Rock Arkansas. 06:00  What was Derek Fisher thinking when he was drafted into the NBA? M  10:00  Being drafted in the first round with Kobe Bryant, and his thoughts on him at the time.  11:43  Coops Lightning Round.  16:51  What one of Derek's championship teams could have beaten one of Coops?  19:21  What was it like transitioning from coaching in the NBA to the WNBA?  25:54 Derek Fisher's WNBA rival. 32:30 Get a shot off in 0.4 seconds.  Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. #nbahistory -------- This segment is from the Michael Cooper Showtime #Lakers Podcast. Watch full episode here: ______ Sub on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showtime-podcast-with-lakers-legend-coop/id1509730329  or on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0?si=GbPaLWYHQfWbHL1Wl1OazQ&dl_branch=1 —— We are more than thrilled to announce our companies’ brand new website has launched and can be found at https://CLNSmedia.com OR for… Exclusive NBA/Celtics coverage only, click here- https://www.clnsmedia.com/nba/  OR for NBA History exclusively, go here- https://www.clnsmedia.com/category/nba-history Thanks! ---- 🐦 Follow us on Twitter- https://Twitter.com/NBAhistoryCLNS 📸 Follow us on Instagram- https://Instagram.com/nbahistoryclns 🤳🏼 Follow us on TikTok- https://TikTok.com/nbahistoryclns 🌎 Official website on CLNS- https://www.clnsmedia.com/category/nba-history/ ---- ---------- *All clips are property of the #NBA. No copyright infringement is intended, all videos are edited to follow the "Free Use" guideline of YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Ep. 22 NBA's Two Greatest Sh*t Talkers  Guest - Rick Mahorn Twitter @badboyhorn44 Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Detroit Pistons "Bad Boys" enforcer, Rick Mahorn. In this episode, the former Detroit Piston talks about his time as an enforcer in the league, the 1988 NBA finals where Coops LA Lakers bet them in 7 games, and if he still holds grudges with guys he competed against. Michael Cooper: @ShowtimeCooper Ari Temkin: @arisports Powered by Masterclass Go to Masterclass.com/showtime and learn from the world's best minds! Get 15% off by visiting masterclass.com/showtime   02:20  It seems like today there is no actual hatred in professional sports. Looking back at your time in professional basketball were they actual feuds or was it just in the game?  05:14 Rick Mahorn talks about his senior year of high school, which was actually his first time actually playing basketball, and his nemesis.  07:32 Ari - "Did you have bad boy in you before you got to the Pistons, or did the Pistons bring out the bad boy?" Rick Mahorn talks about being a "bad boy" before joining the Detroit Pistons, and how the Detroit Pistons brought out the enforcer in him. 11:10 MasterClass:  11:14 What is the difference between you playing for the Washington Bullets and you playing for the Detroit Pistons? Do you consider yourself a dirty player or a thug? 16:06 Rick Mahorn- "I told Karl Malone first time I met him I got six fouls, all of them got your name on them."  Rick Mahorn talks about Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz, and that he knew how to set a pick. 21:38 In the lightning round, Rick Mahorn is asked about Dave Bing from the Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons and the Washington Bullets. He is also asked to talk about First Lady Michelle Obama, M. L. Carr, former Georgetown coach John Thompson, and former Detroit Pistons coach Chuck Daly. 27:26 Rick Mahorn is asked his opinion of Magic Johnson of the LA Lakers, and Isiah Thomas of the Detroit Pistons kissing before the 1988 NBA Finals game. 29:38 Michael Cooper- "How did the Bad Boys name come about?" 33:57 What did Rick Mahorn think of Michael Cooper as a basketball player? HE couldn't stand him, but he respected him. 35:46 Things you always need to think about in the NBA is merchandise and trying to sell things. You can sell a lot more merchandise with repeat championships, which is why in Rich Mahorns' opinion the LA Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons in the 1988 NBA Championships. 44:55 Why doesn't the former Detroit Pistons coach Chuck Daly get the recognition  he deserves?   Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Ep. 21 Coops Ultimate Top 5 List  Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin talk about Coops top 5 all time NBA offensive players, Top 5 all time defensive players and Coop's unsung heroes.   Michael Cooper: @ShowtimeCooper Ari Temkin: @arisports Powered by Betonline.ag and Masterclass Sign up for account today and use promo code: CLNS50 to get a 100% bonus!   0:27 Michael Cooper lists honorable mentions for best offensive players in NBA history. These are the guys that didn't quite make the cut in his Top 5.  01:45 Kobe was doing things at the age of 17 that 26 and 27 year olds in the league couldn't even do. 02:01 Coop "One of the things about great players is that it doesn't matter what kind of defense you put on them, they are going to get to their sweet spot." 03:00 As Michael Jordan got older, he got better and more focused. A "real migraine headache" as coop puts it. 04:12 Ari "Was Jordan as good of a trash talker back then too?" 04:41 There was certain players that trash talk would not bother, and it was a waste to even try 04:47-06:12 Masterclass  06:22 Trash talk did not bother Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, and George Gervin.  06:50 5 - Coop begins his top 5 best offensive players list with Alex English. 07:18 4- Number four on the list is Isaiah Thomas, one of the reasons being he could put up 25 points on a bad ankle. 08:05 3- Number three on the list is George Gervin. "You coukd never ruffle him...you cant get him out of his game" 09:02 2- Andrew Toney, a different type of player with a weird shot, but he was a "hard baller" 09:34 1- Larry Bird tops the list of best offensive players "simply because you can never rest when you are on the floor with him." 10:02 Ari - "What was your approach against him (Bird) defensively?" 10:37 Coop had a better chance defending Bird if the ball was on the floor. 10:57-12:20 Bet Online Ad read 13:41 Coop starts his list of unsung heroes with Pete Maravitch, and says that he was the Steph Curry of his generation, without the speed. 14:31 Second unsung hero is "Tiny" Nate Archibald. "Picture Alan Iverson as a lefty." 15:33 Third on the list is Marques Johnson, an LA hero. The first great 6' 9" that could do it all. 16:21 Fourth on the list is Jo Jo White, a unique player who played with his hands. 17:27 Fifth on the list of unsung heroes is Derek Fisher. A lefty who played for the team with a big shot. 18:38 Ari does not believe that Coop and Fisher are similar players, but they do have some similarities. 19:14 Last on the list of unsung heroes is Kurt Rambis, a very good scorer, but he was always looking to do the right thing with the ball. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Ep. 20 Time for Conference Finals! Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin take a look at the semifinal series throughout the NBA and Coop is already ready the Conference Finals. Will any of these series go deep? Plus, Coop has five major  differences between the Showtime Era NBA and the modern NBA. Michael Cooper: @ShowtimeCooper Ari Temkin: @arisports Powered by Betonline.ag and Masterclass Sign up for account today and use promo code: CLNS50 to get a 100% bonus!   01:01 Michael Cooper thinks the Celtics are still going to beat the Toronto Raptors easily in the semifinals, even with OG Anunoby hitting a shot to beat Boston in Game Three. 2:47 Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin take a look at the other Eastern Conference series the Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat lead the series, but will Milwaukee, the top seed in the East, still win the series? 4:07 What’s the issue with the Milwaukee Bucks? Why can’t they seem to get over the hump? Why has Giannis Antetokounmpoe the Bucks recently crumbled and been upset in the playoffs?  5:10 From a defensive superstar like Coop, what does he see that is making theHeat defense so effective against Giannis? 6:07 The Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat will be a great series because it’s two very similar teams. Plus, is Coop rooting for Lakers vs. Celtics in the Finals? 7:37 Showtime with Coop goes out West, taking a look at the series between the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets. 9:07 Is Kawhi Leonard a better on-ball or man-to-man defender than Michael Cooper? 10:35 A series very close to the heart of Michael Cooper and that would of course be the other Western Conference semifinal between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets.  13:40 Why James Harden needs to play more selfishly, reminiscent of a Kobe Bryant quote: “If I pass you the ball, and you don’t hit the shot...I can do that.” 14:56 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is someone that Coop noticed really stepped up in the Lakers series victory over the Blazers in the first round.   17:18 The bubble takes homecourt advantage and travel out of the equation in the playoffs, and yet at the same time it probably won’t end up meaning any upsets, and we’ll still end up with the best teams in the NBA Finals. 20:38 What’s different about the Showtime Era NBA and the modern game? Coop with five things that are different about today’s game. 1- The importance of team and not relying too heavily on one-on-one basketball. 23:10 2- Roles were clearly defined on the Showtime Lakers and in the NBA in the 80’s, that’s definitely a lost art in today’s game. 27:58 The third thing that is different is how bad shot selection is in the modern game. What would Coop classify as a bad shot? 29:30 The fourth major difference between 80's NBA and modern game is: Team Chemistry There's a great quote from Isiah Thomas: "The secret to basketball has noting to do with basketball, it's everything else. It's the restaurants, the hotels, dinners..." 31:33 The final major difference between the Showtime Era NBA and the modern NBA is the 3-point shot. It's insanity. The 3-point line was not as much of a regular jump shot as it is in today's NBA. 33:53 Coaching was also dramatically different. When you look at Pat Riley, Don Nelson, Casey Jones, Billy Cunningham and how much different coaching styles are today.   Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Ep. 19 The Hollywood Side of Showtime  Guest: Roger Lodge: TV game show and sports radio host, actor, radio personality, writer and producer. Lodge's acting credits include appearances on the ABC sitcom Full House, CBS's Yes, Dear, and UPN's The Parkers. Michael Cooper: @ShowtimeCooper Ari Temkin: @arisports Powered by Betonline.ag and Masterclass Sign up for account today and use promo code: CLNS50 to get a 100% bonus! Michael Cooper is joined by his friend Roger Lodge, actor and sports talk radio host to discuss the Showtime era Lakers, the Forum Club, his greatest memories of watching the Lakers in LA and what always stood out to Lodge about sports and what makes sports so transcendent.    01:01 How is it possible that Michael Cooper is not in the HOF? Roger Lodge makes the case for Coop to be in Springfield, Massachusets, in the Pro Basketball Hall-Of-Fame. 3:03 Let’s do some Coop Math with Michael Cooper. 4:33 A little history on Roger Lodge, growing up as a star basketball guard at Cerritos High School where he was teammates with Ben Howland, and also his time playing college basketball at tiny Whittier College.  6:07 The crazy story when Roger Lode wasn’t wearing pants when Whittier College played in Athens, Georgia against a guy named Dominique Wilkins and the Georgia Bulldogs.   Roger’s experience in the NBA All-Star 3-point shootout and how it differed from Coop’s experience in the same competition. 8:00 The important lessons that you learn through basketball and why sports and competition are really important lessons to instill in young people. 9:55 Coop’s 5 D’s: Determination, Dedication, Desire, Disciple and Decision Making 12:29 How Roger Lodge got to host the dating game show Blind Date. 16:30 Roger Lodge hosts the Michael Cooper blind date with Ari Temkin. 17:17 Memories of the Great Western Forum and the Showtime Lakers for Roger and his friend actor John Stamos. 19:00 Memories of the famed Forum Club. 20:54 Better Forum duo: Magic and Kareem or Kobe and Shaq? 22:30 Better Forum coach: Phil Jackson or Pat Riley? 24:53 Coop with anecdotes and the subsequent lessons he learned in playing for Pat Riley. 27:12 Was Coop’s 1985 championship for the Lakers over the Celtics the highlight of his Lakers career? 28:27 Coop’s lightning round: Dick ClarkChick HearnDick EnbergDr. Jerry BussKobe Bryant 34:30 Angels or Dodgers this year? What does Roger think about Major League Baseball in southern California. MLB players and NBA players are doing an unbelievable job for the sake of sports and entertainment, b/c of how much this has removed them from their families and the risk of getting COVID-19. 36:52 Lakers or Clippers: Who will win it all? Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime With Michael Cooper and  Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Ep. 18  Greatest Players and Coaches in NBA History  Guest: Mychal Thompson Michael Cooper: @ShowtimeCooper Ari Temkin: @arisports Powered by Manscaped: Use Code CLNS to get 20% off AND Free shipping at manscaped.com  Mychal Thompson joins Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on the Showtime Podcast to discuss the modern game, how the playoffs are shaking out in the bubble, what the NBA playoffs are missing and the greatest players and coaches in the history of the NBA. 1:20 - 3:51 They used to tell basketball players not to lift weights and that lifting weights would ruin your shot. Coop and Mychal Thompson discuss how much weight training and nutrition has evolved from the time they played to today. 5:10 - 6:10 Where does Mychal Thompson’s twitter game come from?  6:20 - 7:10 Overall thoughts from Coop, Ari and Mychal Thompson on the NBA bubble and the competition. Mychal Thompson says there’s something missing from the NBA playoffs. 7:25 - 8:10 Are the same indicators of NBA playoff success still in play? Does experience matter in the bubble and how much will a lack of home court advantage matter in the outcome. 8:16 - 10:05 Is the NBA too soft now?  Thompson: “The referees call every little bump especially on screens.”  11:25 - 13:36  Do the Blazers have a shot against the top seeded Lakers? Thompson: “Portland is not an 8 seed. When they’re fully healthy they’re a 2 or 3 seed.”   14:55 - 15:43 Other series around the NBA. Who wins: Boston Celtics or Philadelphia 76ers? Thompson: Celtics in 5 Ari: Celtics in 5 Cooper: Celtics in 5   15:44 - 17:12   Raptors vs. Nets Thompson: Raptors sweep Ari: Raptors sweep Coop: Raptors in 7   17:15 - 18:14 Mavericks vs. Clippers Thompson: Clippers in 5 Ari: Clippers in 6 Coop: Clippers in 7   18:16 - 20:03 Rockets vs. OKC Thompson: Rockets in 6 Ari: Thunder in 7 Coop: Thunder in 7 20:05 - 21:03 Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers Thompson: Miami in 5 Ari: Miami in 5 Cooper: Indiana in 7   21:06 - 21:50 Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks Thompson: Bucks sweep Ari: Bucks sweep Coop: Bucks in 5   21:56 - 25:13  Coop’s lightning round: 1- Black Lives Matter: “Why would that even be a question?” 2- Calvin Natt: “Magic told me, ‘man, Calvin Natt that’s one guy I didn’t want to guard.’” 3- Bobby Gross: “Wasn’t required to carry the team, but he was the kind of player every team needs to win a championship.” 4- Michelle Obama: “Talk about an accomplished lady, huh?” 5- Ghandi: “Wanted to do it through peaceful means.”    25:23 - 28:00 Five best Point Guards in NBA history (not including current players) 28:03 - 29:08 Five best Shooting Guards in NBA history (not including current players) 29:10 - 30:48 Five best Small Forwards in NBA history (not including current players) 30:50 - 32:19 Five best Power Forwards in NBA history (not including current players)  32:21- 33:58 Five best Centers in NBA history (not including current players) 34:00 Who is the greatest coach of all time?   Powered by Bet Online + Manscaped Showtime with Coop Podcast on CLNS Media     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Ep. 17  The Western Conferece Past, Present and Future and the Best Way to Carve out an NBA Career Guest: NBA Champion Antonio Daniels Twitter: @ShowtimeCooper Ari Temkin: @arisports Powered by Bet Online Coop visits with NBA champion Antonio Daniels on the influences he's had In his career, the players he watched growing up, the toughest player he ever had to guard and the modern game. As the TV voice of the New Orleans Pelicans AD also discusses the Pelicans and their future in the NBA playoff picture.   1:22 - 2:34 What got Antonio into playing basketball? Who were the players in the NBA who influenced him when he was growing up in inner city Columbus, Ohio. 2:48 - 4:04 Who was the guy while you were growing up that you had to beat and provided the best competition for you?  4:17 What are the ways Antonio was influenced by his late brother and what he taught him about the game of basketball. 6:25 - 8:26 How Antonio dealt with the loss of his brother and how he was able to find sanctuary in the game of basketball.  8:33 - 10:38 Antonio is the fourth overall pick in the 1997 draft to the Vancouver Grizzlies, what did he learn about the NBA from his time in Vancouver? 10:56 - 12:23 What was it like to join the Spurs and play for Gregg Popovich? AD: “He demands the most out of you. He doesn’t allow you to take shortcuts. He wants you to be the best version of yourself.”   12:54 - 15:27 Coop and Antonio discuss the similarities between Gregg Popovich and Pat Riley. Also Antonio Daniels on what makes the Spurs different. “If your top player never gets ripped, you lose your locker room.”   15:43 - 17:50 How Coop got into his role with the Lakers and how Antonio came into his role in the league and who they both got into spots where they had to specialize on defense first. “Your offense will eventually come. If your defense is there, you are going to put yourself into position to play.”   18:01 - 22:33 Coop’s lightning round: 1- Tim Duncan: “The greatest teammate in professional sports history.” 2- George Gervin: “On the most underrated players in basketball history.” 3- The Alamo 4- David Robinson: “Maybe the nicest guy on the face of the earth. Still today.” 5- Avery Johnson: “I got so many stories about Avery Johnson.” 22:40 Who was the best player AD played against while he was in the NBA? Michael Jordan? Kobe Bryant? What made those guys so difficult to guard? What made a guy like Allen Iverson difficult to guard? 25:38 What was Antonio’s perspective on the Lakers vs. Celtics rivalry? Who was AD’s favorite NBA player growing up? Coop: “Isiah Thomas, that boy gave me 25 on a bad ankle.” 27:00 What’s his perspective on the bubble as the TV voice of the New Orleans Pelicans. 29:05 Would this be an asterisk champion? “Whoever wins this championship deserves more credit than any champion in NBA history.” 30:32 The young New Orleans Pelicans and is Alvin Gentry the right coach? 32:38 What does Zion need to work on in order to improve? “There is so much that Zion doesn’t know yet, but that he has to learn to understand.”  34:20 Does Alvin Gentry get enough credit? Will he stick around with the Pelicans? 37:08 The importance of family in both of their lives and if there is a positive of the COVID 19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine, family is certainly one of them. Powered by Bet Online Showtime with Coop Podcast on CLNS Media   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Ep. 13 How To Turn In A NBA Career Spanning Nearly Two Decades. Guest: Drew Gooden Twitter: @ShowtimeCooper Powered by BetOnline.AG Coop welcomes Drew Gooden (@DrewGooden), who played in the NBA for more than a decade, and then played for Coop in the Big 3. Drew discusses playing at Kansas for Roy Williams, watching LeBron James play on his AAU team at 15 years old, and then playing with LeBron in Cleveland and what players are saying inside the bubble.   1:54 - 3:45 Why go to the University of Kansas being from Oakland, California?  Roy Williams told Drew: “I’m not going to promise you a starting position. You are going to have to earn everything here. All the other schools were telling me you can start right away.”    4:05 - 5:42 Drew’s experiences in being a high level recruit and playing in Sonny Vaccaro’s famed ABCD Camp.   5:46 - 7:02 How did Drew get into basketball and how much of an influence was his dad growing up? Drew on his dad’s influence: “A lot of my peers didn’t have that growing up and I think that helped me separate myself in life.”   7:14 - 9:59 On Roy Williams’ influence and how he almost transferred out of Kansas.   10:12 - 11:16 How the incident that led him to nearly transferring from Kansas taught him a lot about life and basketball.    Drew: “That taught me how valuable each possession is out there.”   13:17 - 16:52 Drew became the 4th pick of the Memphis Grizzlies, so what were his expectations after being a top 5 pick.    Drew: “The conversation with Jerry West was: ‘You know I’m the guy who picked Kobe right?’”   17:53 - 19:08 Where did Drew’s toughness come from? How did he develop his toughness to play so long in the NBA?   20:10 - 22:15 What’s with Drew’s number choices over the years. He wore: 0 and 90 in his NBA career.    22:25 - 25:46 Drew played with LeBron when he was first getting into the NBA, so what was LeBron like when he was coming up in the league?   26:04 - 27:42 Drew on LeBron’s development: “He didn’t really lift weights.”   29:33 - 31:00 Who is the toughest player Drew ever had to go against?   31:10 - 34:24 How much did the NBA change over the course of Drew’s career? Drew: “I came in the league as a tweener, which was a knock. But, later on in my career, that’s actually the best position you want, a tweener.”   35:12 - 36:35 Coop’s Lightning Round LeBron James Mark Cuban Barack Obama Horace Silver Michael Jordan Roy Williams   36:55 - 39:50 Drew’s thoughts on the restart of the NBA and the Orlando Bubble. Drew also discusses his conversations with Bradley Beal and Aaron Gordon about their decisions on playing vs. not playing in the Orlando Bubble.   39:58 -  41:15 Would Drew play in the bubble if he were still in the NBA?   41:25 - 42:13 Drew has a surprise team in the East that he thinks could compete for an Eastern Conference Championship.   42:14 - 42:21 Drew’s final 4 prediction for the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Finals.   44:44 - 45:06 Who does Drew pick to win the NBA championship in 2020?    45:09 - 46:40 Does Drew keep up with his Finnish heritage? Also Drew speaks in Finnish.   46:50 - 49:51 Coop and Drew on the Big 3 and Three’s Company Drew: “I look at the Big 3 as the Senior PGA Tour mixed with the WWE.” Showtime with Coop is presented by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnline.ag and use promo code: CLNS50 to score your exclusive bonus. Showtime with Coop is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartMedia, Radio.com, TuneIn and wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available at clnsmedia.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Ep. 12 The NBA from Andy Bernstein's Viewfinder Twitter: @ShowtimeCooper Powered by BetOnline.AG Coop welcomes Lakers team photographer, basketball HOF'er, Andy Bernstein.  Showtime with Coop is presented by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnline.ag and use promo code: CLNS50 to score your exclusive bonus. Showtime with Coop is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartMedia, Radio.com, TuneIn and wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available at clnsmedia.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Ep. 10 The Insane Story Behind the Coaches of Showtime Twitter: @ShowtimeCooper Powered by BetOnline.AG Coop and Ari Temkin discuss the return of the NBA, who the favorites are and what we think about the remainder of the 2020 season. Also, Coop discusses his least favorite part about the current NBA and lists his five favorite and five least favorite teammates of the Showtime era!   0:00 - 0:40 - Intro   0:40 - 3:09 - The return of NBA basketball and why it’s important, Avery Bradley’s decision to opt-out   3:10 - 4:53 - Balancing championship aspirations with guys who decide not to play to protect their families   4:54 - 7:39 - Will the adjusted schedule and bubble format actually work for the NBA?   7:40 - 9:55 - Parity of the NBA and who is going to win the championship this season?   9:56 - 11:38 - What should the approach to this restart be from a head coaches perspective?   11:39 - 12:26 - Do the attributes the Showtime Lakers had to win championships carry over to today’s game?   12:27 - 22:05 - Load management in today’s NBA - the positive’s and the negative’s, minutes in today’s NBA versus in the NBA of old    22:06 - 24:39 - Not thinking of the fan’s when it comes to load management, utilizing a team’s bench in place of load management    24:40 - 26:29 - The biggest differences between the NBA today and the NBA of year’s past   26:30 - 29:23 - What is meant by today’s game being played “inside out”   29:24 - 31:52 - The lack of physicality in the modern game and why it happened    31:53 - 34:35 - The loss of “enforcer” type of players in todays game, the rarity of elite jump shooting teams   34:36 - 40:27 - Coop’s five favorite Laker teammates   40:28 - 45:47 - Coop’s five worst teammates    45:48 - 46:07 - Outro    Showtime with Coop is presented by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnine.ag and use promo code: CLNS50 to score your exclusive bonus. Showtime with Coop is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartMedia, Radio.com, TuneIn and wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available at clnsmedia.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Ep. 10 The Insane Story Behind the Coaches of Showtime Twitter: @ShowtimeCooper Powered by BetOnline.AG Coop and Ari Temkin discuss the 1980 season, Magic's rookie year, and the loss of the father of Showtime Jack McKinney to a head injury that saw Paul Westhead become the coach. The story of how the Lakers found Pat Riley is crazy with twists and turns along the way. Pat Riley is synonymous with Showtime, but he wasn't meant to be Showtime's coach at first! 0:00 - 1:32 - Intro   1:33 - 5:52 - The 1979 Lakers and the coaching situation they were dealing with, how an injury kept Coop in Los Angeles his rookie season, sharing the court with Magic in summer league    5:53 - 8:12 - Jack McKinney as the Lakers head coach    8:13 - 12:34 - How McKinney, not Pat Riley, acted as the father of the Showtime Lakers and heavily influenced the way they played, McKinney’s bike accident and how it affected the Lakers   12:35 - 14:21 - The Lakers locker room reaction to Paul Westhead being named the new coach in place of McKinney following the accident   14:22 - 16:50 - Playing Philadelphia during the 1980 NBA Finals, Spencer Haywood’s dismissal from the team during the Finals   16:51 - 22:08 - The factors that aligned against the Lakers in the 1980 NBA season and how they had to battle to overcome the obstacles, Kareem’s sprained ankle in the Finals, Magic’s emergence as a leader for the team   22:09 - 24:02 - Magic taking his play to the next level after Kareem’s injury    24:03 - 26:49 - How the coaching style of Paul Westhead changed after the Lakers won the 1980 NBA Finals   26:50 - 28:51 - What was the issue with Westhead and what made the 1981 season so difficult for the Lakers?   28:52 - 33:15 - Pat Riley becoming Westhead’s assistant and the struggles for the Lakers in 1983   33:16 - 35:33 - The firing of Paul Westhead and what actually happened form Coop’s perspective   35:34 - 37:06 - How Magic needed to be free to play through his feel and Westhead affected that from happening    37:07 - 38:16 - Coop’s impressions of Pat Riley before he became the head coach of the Lakers   38:17 - 39:24 - How did Riley change from being the assistant coach to the head coach   39:25 - 44:38 - How did the offense and scheme change when Riley took over the head coaching role for Westhead, what was Riley best at as a head coach   44:39 - 50:07 - Do the Lakers still win five championships if Jack McKinney is the head coach the entire time? Plus some more on Riley’s greatness as a head coach    50:08 - 50:22 - Outro Showtime with Coop is presented by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnine.ag and use promo code: CLNS50 to score your exclusive bonus. Showtime with Coop is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartMedia, Radio.com, TuneIn and wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available at clnsmedia.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to "Showtime with Michael Cooper," where we dive into the latest NBA topics and discussions! In this episode: 0:00 - Introduction to Showtime with CP and NBA topics. 0:21 - Celtics aiming for Championship number 18. 2:52 - Predictions for the Celtics vs. Mavericks series. 6:25 - Doubts about the team's performance. 8:44 - 37th anniversary of Magic Johnson's Baby Hook. 10:28 - Reflecting on Bill Walton's impact. 12:00 - Bill Walton's effectiveness in today's NBA. 14:24 - Remembering Bill Walton's legacy and impact. 17:00 - Bill Walton's potential with fewer injuries. 19:06 - Rooting for the Magic and Mavericks. 23:05 - Tatum's exceptional rebounding skills. 25:14 - Significant moments in building a championship team. 27:40 - Handling media noise and fan pressure. 29:20 - Importance of crowd involvement in games. 31:32 - Coaching differences between NBA and college. 37:21 - Challenges for potential Lakers coach JJ Redick. 39:10 - LeBron as potential player-coach. Join us as we analyze, predict, and reminisce about the NBA's past and present, highlighting the pivotal moments and key figures that shape the game. Don't miss our insights on how historical players like Bill Walton might fare in today's NBA and the unique challenges facing modern teams and coaches. #nbafinals #bostonceltics #lakersnation Sub on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showtime-podcast-with-lakers-legend-coop/id1509730329 or on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0?si=GbPaLWYHQfWbHL1Wl1OazQ&dl_branch=1 — Join this channel to get access to perks, exclusive content, rate games, moments, footage and LIVE NBA Legends Q&A and AMAs with members! Start on link below! Join this channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJOKseXd--YsDaUsOt06gA/join Members-only videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOWJOKseXd--YsDaUsOt06gA — CLNS Media’s preferred Daily Fantasy partner is PrizePicks. For a 100% match play (up to $100), start your DFS adventure today by going to https://prizepicks.com/CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Ep. 9 Pro Basketball Hall-of-Famer, The Iceman, George Gervin Twitter: @ShowtimeCooper Powered by BetOnline.AG Coop is joined by longtime rival of the San Antonio Spurs George "The Iceman" Gervin. Gervin talks about growing up in the inner-city of Detroit, playing in the ABA, then the crazy story of how he ended up playing for the San Antonio Spurs. Coop and Gervin also talk about the Spurs battles with Pat Riley and the Showtime Lakers and the Iceman discusses the current civil unrest and protests going on throughout the country and the world. 0:00 - 2:33 - Introduction, Gervin introduction   2:34 - 3:57 - Growing up in Detroit for Gervin, adjusting to college lifestyle   3:58 - 5:07 - How he got the nickname “Iceman”   5:08 - 7:38 - Gervin talks about the best players he faced growing up in high school and college, what was the difference between him making it and others not making it, how Gervin grew his game and became fundamentally strong   7:40 - 8:37 - Gervin on whether or not he had NBA aspirations growing up   8:38 - 11:03 - Growing up in Detroit and having to face and deal with racism   11:04 - 15:49 - Who was the mentor that helped keep Gervin grounded and focused, facing racism in the game of basketball, time spent playing in the CBA    15:50 - 17:52 - Guys who played in the ABA at the same time as Gervin, what the league was like in his playing days, how the ABA got him ready for the NBA   17:53 - 19:14 - The story of how Gervin went from the Virgina Squires in the ABA to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA   19:15 - 20:16 - What did Gerv think of the city of San Antonio when he arrived, what he thought about the coach of the Spurs at the time   20:17 - 21:25 - How much money did Gervin make in his playing days? He and Coop being the foundation for the league to grow   22:20 - 23:45 - Gervin says player’s in todays game are less skilled than they were in his playing days, not being able to get over the hump against great teams   23:46 - 25:15 - How a coach can impact a team in the NBA   25:16 - 26:32 - Gervin talks about playing with Mike Mitchell   26:33 - 28:43 - The story of George Gervin’s disdain for Pat Riley   28:44 - 31:48 - Winning the 1978 NBA scoring title on the last night of the season   31:49 - 32:40 - What made Gervin such a good scorer? 32:41 - 33:34 - Lighting round - Stan Albeck, Tim Duncan, Mike Mitchell, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant   33:35 - 33:55 - How did Gervin score the ball so efficiently with is smaller frame   33:56 - 35:26 - What can we do as a country to get better in regards to civil rights   35:27 - 37:39 - The George Gervin foundation and the importance of education   37:40 - 38:51 - The Michael Jordan GOAT debate - Magic Johnson, Kareem, Bill Russell and more   38:52 - 39:14 - Of the 50 greatest players ever, who isn’t on the list that should be? Showtime with Coop is presented by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnine.ag and use promo code: CLNS50 to score your exclusive bonus. Showtime with Coop is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartMedia, Radio.com, TuneIn and wherever you listen to podcasts. Also available at clnsmedia.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Ep. 8 Longtime Lakers Trainer Gary Vitti Twitter: @ShowtimeCooper Powered by BetOnline.AG Coop is joined by longtime Lakers trainer Gary Vitti, who was with the team from 1984-2015. Vitti talks on being the athletic trainer for the Lakers during multiple title runs over multiple decades and what it was like to be one of the first who knew about Magic Johnson testing positive for HIV.  2:47 When did Gary Vitti come on board with the Lakers? 6:50 Why did Gary decide to get into athletic training? 8:45 What happened when he took over as athletic trainer for the Lakers and how he helped to change the culture of the team in 1984. 13:20 Gary Vitti's relationship with Dr. Jerry Buss and Coach Pat Riley. 14:50 What made the Lakers organization so successful, especially during the Showtime era. 17:30 That time Kareem got Coop back for a prank. 21:45 Gary Vitti on his all-time favorite championship with the Lakers.  24:19 On Pat Riley's challenge of guaranteeing a back-to-back championship and how that impacted both Vitti and Coop in their lives. 27:02 Gary Vitti on the story of Magic testing positive for HIV and the impact it had on society and how it felt about the virus. 39:50 What Magic said to Gary Vitti before he acknowledged he had HIV publicly. 45:42 The day Vitti's life changed forever when Magic sustained a cut during a game after testing positive for HIV. Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher. Showtime with Coop is presented by BetOnline.AG. Go to BetOnine.ag and use promo code: CLNS50 to score your exclusive bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America is Burning: NBA Legends Special with Coop, Cedric Maxwell and Bob McAdoo 0:31-1:47 - State of affairs in the country. How are things on the west coast versus the east coast?   1:48-5:26 - Bob McAdoo on growing up in times similar to the way things are now, being a black man in the south as he grew up, dealing with racism   5:27-8:27 - Cedric Maxwell on what he had to go through growing up as a black man   8:28-10:11 - Michael Cooper hearing stories from his grandparents on what it was like to go grow up in the deep South and face oppression, plus his own dealing with racism growing up   10:12-16:47 - Black communities in the ‘60s who disciplined children together, the loss of prevalence of religion in the world today, agitators ruining the protests, integration of schools and how black players made white schools prominent   16:48-18:15 - Players of color choosing schools that used to not allow them through the doors changed the landscape of college basketball   18:16-21:46 - How can people such as Coop, Max, and McAdoo use their platform to help these movements, learning history of racism that occurred in the past    21:47-23:59 - What the NFL owners did to Colin Kapernick for taking a knee, teaching kids to understand what’s going on in today’s world    24:00-25:43 - How the event’s of today's world affects the Cooper household, the importance of understanding what is going on around you, knowing that voting matters   25:44-30:26 - Voting for the sake of the next generation, understanding that your vote matters because the people before you worked to gain that right   30:27-34:42 - The misconceptions regarding the protests, the potential of a July 7th blackout, opening people’s eyes with change   34:43-36:15 - The importance of not staying quiet, keeping the movement going   36:27-39:16 - Things happening for a reason, the movement going on has the potential to create change in the future with a vote   39:17-41:33 - Did you ever think a Black President was a possibility in your lifetime? Could a female President be on the horizon? The backlash after Obama’s terms in office   41:44-46:01 - Kareem Abdul-Jabaar being a figure in terms of standing up and protesting for what’s right, teaching kids how to live in the world today 46:02-50:02 - The symbol Kapernick created being turned into something other than what it was meant to be, the lingering effects and impact of coronavirus, not allowing focus to change from what it is meant to be   50:03-54:23 - The challenge of getting people to think about and be concerned with the same things, starting with one person before reaching them all to create change, passing knowledge on to the next generation   54:24-1:00:50 - The need for black people to build each other up and push forward, surviving through years of oppression and racism   1:00:51-1:04:23 - Remembering Wes Unseld   Available for download on iTunes and Stitcher. Showtime with Coop is presented by BetOnline.AG.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices