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Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion

Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion

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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 from the WNBA, D-league and the Big 3 as a head coach. On occasion current events in and around the sports world will also be covered e.g. behaviors off and on the court, the business of sports, travel youth ball, high school ball and his experience as a coach in the Big3. As the only person to win a championship, as either a coach or a player, in the NBA, WNBA, and the NBA D-League, Coop’s positive outlook on life and infectious personality is sure to provide unique and humorous insights as a podcaster. Topics: Basketball, Showtime, Coop 5’Ds, Student-athletes/Education, Attitude/Motivation, Success/Failure, Teamwork/Teambuilding, Black in America/Race, Spirituality/Purpose, Giving Back and Overcoming Challenges (cancer, Injuries, divorce, Bankruptcy etc.)Copyright © 2023 CLNS Media Network | North Station Media All Rights Reserved. Basketball
Episodes
  • Lakers Throwback: AC Green & Michael Cooper Tell Showtime Stories

    Lakers Throwback: AC Green & Michael Cooper Tell Showtime Stories
    Mar 31 2026
    Join us as Michael Cooper and AC Green, #Lakesshow champions, delve into a unique conversation about their shared basketball journey. Sponsored by PrizePicks, the episode kicks off with college hoops tales, including a classic showdown between Green and Byron Scott. Green reveals his deep-seated desire to play for the Lakers and tells unforgettable stories about Jerry West and meeting Lakers legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during his rookie year. Tune in, enjoy the show, and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA discussions and analyses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe & Michael Cooper Tell REAL Lakers and Celtics Stories

    Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe & Michael Cooper Tell REAL Lakers and Celtics Stories
    Mar 30 2026
    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 Coop. To listen to the full, audio version, go to Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts. If you love Bob Ryan, you should definitely subscribe to his podcast with Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay. Showtime with Coop on Apple Podcast: ⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showtime-podcast-w-coop/id1509730329⁠ Showtime with Coop on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0⁠ Bob Ryan Podcast on Apple Podcasts: ⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bob-ryan-jeff-goodman-nba-podcast/id1483104123⁠ Bob Ryan Podcast on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3aNDiZEFLTBzhuuDRfcIqc⁠ ---- 00:00 - Bob Ryan explains how he started out in sports journalism 00:30 - Bob Ryan grew up in Trenton, how'd he get to Boston? 02:00 - Bob Ryan sports career (little league) 04:00 - Bob Ryan loved to Referee 04:40 - Was Bob Ryan a bully or did he get bullied in high school 04:55 - How did Bob Ryan start writing? PxP? 05:47 - Starting as intern at the Boston Globe in 1968 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • THROWBACK: 5 UNTOLD Magic Johnson Stories Revealed by Michael Cooper! 🤯

    THROWBACK: 5 UNTOLD Magic Johnson Stories Revealed by Michael Cooper! 🤯
    Mar 20 2026
    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 Showtime Lakers? Think again. 5x NBA Champion Michael Cooper sits down to reveal the untold truth about his running mate, Earvin "Magic" Johnson. From the fast breaks that changed the NBA forever to the behind-the-scenes moments in the locker room that no one saw, Coop ranks his top 5 favorite memories of the greatest point guard of all time. If you miss the golden era of basketball, this video is a must-watch. 🏀 In This Video: • The Coop-a-Loop connection explained. • Magic's intense competitiveness at practice. • Funny locker room stories involving Pat Riley. • The specific plays that defined their dynasty. 👇 Join the Conversation: Which Magic Johnson moment is your favorite? Did Coop leave anything out? Let me know in the comments! 🔥 Support the Channel: • Subscribe for more Lakers history: [Link to Subscribe] • Follow Michael Cooper on Instagram: @ShowtimeCooper21 • Listen to the Showtime Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0?si=45KzVrHDRz-J5G_MpAGzJg  #MagicJohnson #Lakers #ShowtimeLakers #MichaelCooper #NBAHistory #Basketball #Lakeshow #NBA75 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
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