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.

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 Ari Temkin 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.)
Today we take a look back at Detroit Pistons legend & Turner Broadcaster, Isiah Thomas and 5Xs Lakers champion Michael Cooper’s 2021 discussion.
The two NBA stars discuss:
- Isiah Thomas time at Indiana University, playing for Bobby Knight.
- Isiah Thomas childhood inspirations growing up on south side of Chicago
- Isiah Thomas on his early years in the NBA & the birth of the Bad Boy Pistons
- 1988 & 89 Finals matchup of the Pistons and Lakers in the NBA finals
- The Dream Team exclusion
- Isiah’s beef with Michael Jordan
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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 Ari Temkin 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.)
Today we take a look back at Detroit Pistons legend & Turner Broadcaster, Isiah Thomas and 5Xs Lakers champion Michael Cooper’s 2021 discussion.
The two NBA stars discuss:
- Isiah Thomas time at Indiana University, playing for Bobby Knight.
- Isiah Thomas childhood inspirations growing up on south side of Chicago
- Isiah Thomas on his early years in the NBA & the birth of the Bad Boy Pistons
- 1988 & 89 Finals matchup of the Pistons and Lakers in the NBA finals
- The Dream Team exclusion
- Isiah’s beef with Michael Jordan
—
Todays episode of showtime with coop is powered by:
FanDuel, the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network. Get your no sweat bet up to $1000 in bonus bets– guaranteed! – when you place your first $5 bet. Just sign up at https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON!
21+ and present in MA. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Hope is here. Gamblinghelplinema.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support.
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Hello Fresh! Coop has been cooking like crazy as he’s obsessed with Hello Fresh unique twists on recipes, pre portioned ingredients, detailed instructions and superior quality! Coop says, “Now I know why they’re called ‘America’s Number 1 Meal Kit’
Try Hello Fresh today and receive SIXTEEN FREE MEALS when you use the promo code: “Showtime16”
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


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