Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
by CLNS Media Network · 225 episodes
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Legendary Lakers swingman, "Coop," lends his view on today’s NBA game in comparison to how basketball was played in the 1980s. From lighthearted comments to serious analytics he and a co-host Nick Gelso as well as guests including Showtime Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Pat Riley and Byron Scott, will discuss current basketball games both from a player and a coaches perspective. Known for his defensive skills, highlight dunks and tenacious defense, Coop will break down the do's and don’ts of the game of basketball. Coop shares a ‘view from the bench’ with intimate stories from the Laker days and...
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33 min
Sidney Moncrief talks 1980s Bucks vs Lakers battles & today's NBA
Michael Cooper welcomes defensive stalwart and NBA HOFer for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1980's. Moncreif was a multi-time All-Star, All-NBA, All-Defensive Team, and 2x DPOY. Coop a…
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26 min
Lakers Legend Michael Cooper: 76ers Will Be Better Than the Celtics for 3 Years 😳
Michael Cooper and CLNS Media's Nick Gelso are back with Showtime with Coop and the 2026-27 season previews. Coop makes the case that the 76ers will be better than the Celtics for…
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26 min
Why the Lakers Might SURPRISE teams this season
On this episode of Showtime with Coop, Coop and Nick Gelso take a look at the upcoming NBA season and take a look at where the Celtics and Lakers could finish among the top teams i…
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37 min
Michael Ray Richardson on NBA Past & Present + Finding Success
Michael Ray Richardson joins Michael Cooper today on the Showtime with Coop podcast on CLNS. “Sugar” shares his experience, opinions, and failures including his thoughts on NBA Pas…
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34 min
Darren Daye Talks about '87 Celtics, Experience playing in Europe & his legendary teammates
Welcome to another exciting episode of Showtime with Michael Cooper on CLNS! This week, we have the pleasure of hosting Darren Daye, a pivotal member of the 1987 Boston Celtics. Jo…
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28 min
Dee Brown on the 90s Celtics, Larry Bird, Isaiah Thomas & NBA's evolution
In this episode of "Showtime with Michael Cooper," we are privileged to host NBA veteran and icon, Dee Brown. Known for his illustrious career and deep understanding of basketball,…
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30 min
5 UNTOLD Magic Johnson Stories Revealed by Michael Cooper! 🤯
Lakers legend Michael Cooper breaks down the 5 wildest, funniest, and most legendary stories about playing with Magic Johnson during the Showtime era. You think you know the Showti…
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25 min
Norm Nixon Looks back on his time with Lakers & Shares great Memories
On this episode of Showtime With Coop Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome someone who, alongside Jamaal Wilkes and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, helped Coop become a Pro ball player, Norm…
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19 min
Start, Bench, Cut: Lillard vs Irving vs Donic & Tatum vs Worthy vs Pippen
Join us for an exciting episode of Showtime with Coop, where the Michael Cooper dives deep into the fun "Start, Bench, Cut" debate featuring some of the NBA's biggest stars! In thi…
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31 min
Dr. J looks back on his NBA Career, His Legendary Dunks, Role Models growing up & his NBA Rivals
"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,…
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20 min
Klay Thompson looks back on his time with Warriors + Who are greatest shooters of all time
Mavs guard Klay Thompson — 4x NBA Champion, Splash Brother, and son of Lakers legend Mychal Thompson — sits down with Michael “Coop” Cooper on Showtime w/ Coop. Klay opens up about…
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29 min
Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe & Michael Cooper Tell REAL Lakers and Celtics Stories
Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe & Michael Cooper of the Showtime Lakers Tell REAL Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics Stories. This is the video version of the Showtime Podcast with…
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19 min
Michael Cooper & NBA Historian Look back on Greatest Lakers of All Time
NBA Historian Josh Schnitman joins Michael Cooper to talk greatest Lakers of all time, Coop's career, and the future of the Lakers. Showtime with Coop on CLNS Media is Powered by:…
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24 min
Start, Bench, Cut: NBA Legends Edition with Michael Cooper
Join us for an exciting episode of "Showtime w/ Coop" as we dive into a thrilling game of "Start, Bench, Cut" featuring some of the NBA's greatest legends! In this week's discussio…
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25 min
Norm Nixon Talks Being traded from Lakers
On this episode of Showtime With Coop Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome someone who, alongside Jamaal Wilkes and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, helped Coop become a Pro ball player, Norm…
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31 min
Did Dale Ellis play in the wrong NBA?
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 i…
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25 min
Dee Brown on the 90s Celtics, Larry Bird, Isaiah Thomas & NBA's evolution
In this episode of "Showtime with Michael Cooper," we are privileged to host NBA veteran and icon, Dee Brown. Known for his illustrious career and deep understanding of basketball,…
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49 min
AC Green & Michael Cooper Tell Showtime Lakers Stories
Join us as Michael Cooper and AC Green, #Lakesshow champions, delve into a unique conversation about their shared basketball journey. Sponsored by FanDuel, the episode kicks off wi…
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47 min
Rick Mahorn & Michael Cooper Talk 1980s NBA Trash 🗑️
In today's episode of Showtime with Coop, we dive deep into the life and career of Rick Mahorn, a key member of the Bad Boy Pistons, and explore his thoughts on today's NBA. Michae…
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41 min
Michael Ray Richardson on NBA Past & Present + Troubled Career & Finding Success
Michael Ray Richardson joins Michael Cooper today on the Showtime with Coop podcast on CLNS. “Sugar” shares his experience, opinions, and failures including his thoughts on NBA Pas…