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Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion

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Los Angeles Lakers
Basketball
Magic Johnson
Kobe Bryant
Boston Celtics
Larry Bird
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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1980s NBA
Marquette University
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1985 NBA Championship
1984 NBA Championship
NBA Rivalry
ABA
Jerry Sloan
Phil Jackson
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Michael Ray Richardson

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 ... more

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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, including 5 championship wins with the Lakers, being drafted in the first round ... more

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 turn... more

Join us for an exciting episode of "Showtime with Coop," where former NBA player Michael Cooper sits down with Tony Campbell, a standout scorer and former teammate. In this candid conversation, Campbell shares his journey from a diverse suburban upbr... more

Michael Cooper welcomes Jake Uitti who helped write Coop's book! The two discuss stories and writing COOP: The Making of a Showtime Lakers Legend!

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Recent Guests

Tony Campbell
Former NBA player, 20th overall pick in the 1984 NBA Draft, played for the Detroit Pistons and other teams
Episode: Tony Campbell REVEALS ALL on the Bad Boy Pistons Era
Isiah Thomas
A former professional basketball player and Hall of Famer, known for his time with the Detroit Pistons.
NBA
Episode: Isiah Thomas Interview Remembering his Time in NBA and the Jordan Rules
John Jordan
Recent winner of the Ones Basketball League tournament
Ones Basketball League
Episode: Tracy McGrady: The greatest 1-on-1 basketball player ever
Mario Chalmers
NBA Champion and current BIG3 Champion
Miami Heat, Kansas Jayhawks
Episode: Mario Chalmers on CALLING OUT LeBron James, Top 5 in NBA & Winning BIG3 Chip
Josh Schnitman
Basketball historian and commentator
Episode: Showtime w Coop w/ Basketball Historian Josh Schnitman
Grayson Scott Bolcher
Streetball legend known as The Professor and original AND1 Mixtape player
AND1
Episode: ‘The Professor’ Talks Street Ball, Origins and NBA with Michael Cooper on HOF Weekend
Derek Fisher
NBA player, coach, and five-time NBA champion.
New York Knicks, Los Angeles Sparks
Episode: Derrick Fisher tells Kobe Bryant Stories
Darren Daye
Former professional basketball player, known for playing with the Boston Celtics and success at UCLA.
Boston Celtics
Episode: Coop Welcomes 1987 Boston Celtics' Forward Darren Daye
Lorenzo Romar
Former college basketball coach and player
Pepperdine University
Episode: Former Pepperdine Coach Lorenzo Romar

Host

Michael Cooper
5x NBA Lakers Champion, known for his defensive skills and highlight dunks, shares insights on basketball from the 1980s to today, with a focus on teamwork and overcoming challenges.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • SHOWTIME LAKERS FOREVER!

    Coop is immortal…love the reminiscing. So many great stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YouKnowHowWeDo
    United States4 years ago
  • Showtime

    Are u kidding, thanks to Baby B, Byron Scott for giving me/us the heads up on this, wow, the greatest era of basketball, ever!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joe bascio
    United States5 years ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    If you grew up with Showtime like me, you will absolutely love this. Nostalgic, funny, entertaining, just love it! Coop is a natural! Great work! I can’t wait to listen to the next one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nimazzo
    United States5 years ago
  • Love it!

    Very interesting and entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GK Fash
    United States6 years ago
  • My new favorite Podcast

    This easily just became my new favorite Podcast. Coop pulls back the curtain on the greatest team every assembled. The Gary Vitti Episode is phenomenal and the Coaches of Showtime made me write this review! Cant wait for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LakerJim
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the nostalgic elements and personal stories that Coop brings, particularly those related to the Lakers' history.
Fans express joy at the engaging, light-hearted nature of the conversations between Coop and guests, highlighting their shared love for basketball.
The podcast is praised for its informative discussions about current NBA dynamics intertwined with anecdotes from the past.

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Apple Podcasts
#102
Brazil/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#158
Spain/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#160
China/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#242
Switzerland/Sports/Basketball

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Tony Campbell REVEALS ALL on the Bad Boy Pistons Era
Q: Who's the hardest player you've ever had to guard in the NBA?
None of them, I say none of them because I ain't guard none of them, but night in and night out, you got to make sure you get rest the night before.
Tony Campbell REVEALS ALL on the Bad Boy Pistons Era
Q: What was it like playing with the Bad Boys?
It was a pleasure; I learned a lot, the good, the bad, and the ugly, about the professional game.
Tony Campbell REVEALS ALL on the Bad Boy Pistons Era
Q: Did you think at that time that you could play pro ball?
I never thought when I went to college; I was just playing because it was an opportunity for me to get an education, but my senior year I was kind of like, oh, maybe I can do this.
Byron Scott: “Don’t Blame the Media” for BAD NBA Ratings!
Q: What are your thoughts on the down fan appeal in the NBA?
Byron believes that the decline in viewership is primarily due to the current style of play, where players stand around rather than engaging in teamwork, rather than media criticism.
Byron Scott: “Don’t Blame the Media” for BAD NBA Ratings!
Q: What Celtic player do you still hate to this day from that moment?
Byron lists Danny Ainge and ML Carr as his top two players he still dislikes from the Celtics rivalry, though he admits to having softened with time.

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Focused on basketball and its cultural significance, the content covers a range of topics from current NBA game analyses to nostalgic stories from the 1980s Lakers dynasty. The discussions often include guest appearances from iconic figures associated with the Lakers, offering audience members an insider's perspective on the game, the team dynamics, and personal anecdotes from legendary careers. The podcast not only cultivates a knowledgeable and passionate basketball audience but also engages with broader themes such as teamwork, resilience, and the personal journeys of athletes, making it appealing for both die-hard fans and casual listeners alike.

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Recent guests on Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper include:

1. Tony Campbell
2. Isiah Thomas
3. John Jordan
4. Mario Chalmers
5. Josh Schnitman
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7. Derek Fisher
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