Showtime with Coop Podcast
Showtime with Coop Podcast
Legendary Laker swingman, “Coop,” lends his view on today’s NBA in comparison to how basketball was played in the 1980s. From lighthearted comments to serious analytics, he and co-host Nick Gelso along with guests like Showtime Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Pat Riley and Byron Scott, will discuss current basketball games from a player’s and coach’s perspective. Known for his defensive skills, highlight dunks and tenacious defense, Coop breaks down the do’s and don’ts of basketball.
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Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper – 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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.)
Michael Cooper talks Lakers’ recent results, Celtics struggles + new edition of start, bench, cut
Join us for an exciting episode of Showtime with Coop featuring Lakers legend Michael Cooper, as he dives into the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent results and their upcoming games, including a matchup with their fierce rivals, the Boston Celtics. In this candid discussion, Cooper reflects on the team’s seven-game losing streak and emphasizes the critical need for defensive improvements and reduced turnovers. With entertaining anecdotes from his playing days, he shares the electric atmosphere of Lakers-Celtics matchups and engages in a fun segment called “Start, Bench, Cut,” evaluating the NBA talent of yesteryear. Don’t miss Cooper’s insights and humor as he navigates the challenges ahead for the Lakers and hints at future guests and topics. Tune in for a deep dive into basketball that connects fans with the heart of the game!
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11/19/2025
09/17/2025
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Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper – 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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.)
Michael Cooper talks Lakers’ recent results, Celtics struggles + new edition of start, bench, cut
Join us for an exciting episode of Showtime with Coop featuring Lakers legend Michael Cooper, as he dives into the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent results and their upcoming games, including a matchup with their fierce rivals, the Boston Celtics. In this candid discussion, Cooper reflects on the team’s seven-game losing streak and emphasizes the critical need for defensive improvements and reduced turnovers. With entertaining anecdotes from his playing days, he shares the electric atmosphere of Lakers-Celtics matchups and engages in a fun segment called “Start, Bench, Cut,” evaluating the NBA talent of yesteryear. Don’t miss Cooper’s insights and humor as he navigates the challenges ahead for the Lakers and hints at future guests and topics. Tune in for a deep dive into basketball that connects fans with the heart of the game!
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11/19/2025
09/17/2025
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