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Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion

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

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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"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, some of his most legendary battles, and of course, the "Rock the Baby"... more

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 ... more

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 Appl... more

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 r... more

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Recent Guests

Magic Johnson
Former NBA player, Lakers legend
Los Angeles Lakers
Episode: THROWBACK: 5 UNTOLD Magic Johnson Stories Revealed by Michael Cooper! 🤯
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

Host

Michael Cooper
Host of Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper; legend of the Showtime Lakers; provides coaching/player perspective and behind-the-scenes stories.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 100 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

Listeners Say

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The interviews feel like a backstage pass to basketball history.
Coop's storytelling and energy are addictive, especially for Lakers fans.
Great mix of nostalgia and current game analysis; highly entertaining.
Guests bring legendary insights; the host keeps it engaging and fun.

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Apple Podcasts
#47
Brazil/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#164
Spain/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#201
China/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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A retrospective-focused basketball show hosted by a Showtime Lakers veteran, with conversations that blend deep historical context from the 1980s with contemporary NBA analysis. Listeners can expect candid coaching anecdotes, stories from Lakers legends, and wide-ranging discussions on teamwork, defense, and the business of basketball, all delivered with humor and a coach's perspective. Notable strengths include access to firsthand accounts from iconic players, cross-era comparisons, and a penchant for behind-the-scenes storytelling that appeals to long-time fans and industry insiders alike.

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Recent guests on Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper include:

1. Magic Johnson
2. Tony Campbell
3. Isiah Thomas
4. John Jordan
5. Mario Chalmers
6. Josh Schnitman
7. Grayson Scott Bolcher
8. Derek Fisher

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