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Hosted by Michael Cooper · sports · EN · 223 episodes
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-Lea
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Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion is hosted by Michael Cooper. The show has published 223 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Lakers Legend Michael Cooper: 76ers Will Be Better Than the Celtics for 3 Years" (16 October 2026, 25 minutes), "Why the Lakers Might SURPRISE teams this season" (11 October 2026, 26 minutes), and "Darren Daye Talks about '87 Celtics, Experience playing in Europe & his legendary teammates" (25 September 2026, 34 minutes).
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 223 episodes.
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Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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 at least the next three years, and says...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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 in the NBA this season. They also...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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. Join us as we dive into Darren's...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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 this episode, they analyze the careers of...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
"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...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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 with college hoops tales, including a...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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 Past & Present + Troubled Career & Finding...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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 this episode, they analyze the careers of...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
Klay Thompson, 4x NBA Champion, Splash Brother, and son of Lakers great Mychal Thompson, joins Michael “Coop” Cooper on Showtime w/ Coop. Klay reflects on growing up around the Lakers, Kobe’s influence, the Warriors’...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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 discussion, Coop and Nick analyze the careers of...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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. Join us as we dive into Darren's...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
Michael Cooper Welcomes defensive stall worth 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 and Sid fought many battles back in...
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
In the world of basketball, defense is just as important as offense. And when it comes to locking down the opposing team's top scorers, few players in NBA history can match the skills of 5x champion as a key member of...
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