
Hall of Famer & Laker Legend Michael Cooper on all things hoops! Past & Present!
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from Wish List failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
-
Narrated by:
-
By:
About this listen
0:00 Intro
1:03 Bruce introduces Hall of Famer & Lakers Legend Michael Cooper
2:31 Coop on his childhood memories of the Lakers growing up in the LA area
3:32 How Coop was able to develop into one of the game’s greatest defenders
4:53 Coop reflects on his lifelong friendship with Magic Johnson
7:30 Is Kareem’s GOAT case better than MJ & LeBron?
10:54 The Kurt Rambis effect on the Lakers
14:59 Coop on the family vibe, love, & culture within the Lakers organization
17:50 Will the Laker culture change now with new ownership?
19:06 Pat Riley’s biggest strengths as a coach
22:27 What did Michael Cooper learn under Jerry West?
25:14 Coop on the Lakers organization fallout with Jerry West
26:33 Having coached the WNBA many years ago, how much has the skill level changed over time?
30:29 What it was like playing against & then coaching against old rival Bill Laimbeer
32:20 Coop on the impact of both Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese in the WNBA
34:24 Will individual rivalries in the WNBA spark even more interest in the league?
36:13 What’s it like being a head coach in the Big 3?
40:00 The 4-point shot in the Big 3, could the NBA adapt that?
41:46 Coop on Marcus Smart’s potential impact on the Lakers next season
43:24 Coop on what DeAndre Ayton can bring to this Lakers team
45:45 How should Luka’s game improve now that he’s in shape?
47:18 What advice would Coop give Zion Williamson
49:04 Can Ben Simmons still be a contributor to the contending NBA team?