
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 208 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsBasketball | |||

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 Nixon. Coop, Ari and Norm discuss Norm being a multi sport student at... more
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 shooto... more
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, Brown delves into his journey, unfolding tales from his experiences o... more
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. Michael Cooper sits down with Mahorn to discuss his journey through the leag... more
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Coop is immortal…love the reminiscing. So many great stories
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!
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.
Very interesting and entertaining!
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!
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A veteran NBA-focused show that blends nostalgic storytelling from the Showtime era with modern game analysis. Hosted by Michael Cooper and Nick Gelso, the program frequently features interviews with legendary players, coaches, and basketball insiders, offering personal anecdotes, tactical breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes business and culture angles from the sport. Listeners get a mix of old-school Lakers memories, defensive schematics, coaching perspectives, and candid reflections on leadership, education, and career transitions, all delivered with an engaging, high-energy style. The format often includes playful debates, in-depth guest conversations, and sponsor reads, making it appealing to hardcore fans, sports professionals, and those... more
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