Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion

Michael Cooper welcomes "The Chief" of the Boston Celtics 1980's championships. Basketball Hall of Famer and 4x champion, Robert Parish joins Showtime to discuss Robert's career, his college SAT scandal, why he made the choice to go to the NBA over the ABA, His tenure playing with Rick Barry and Clifford Ray of the Golden State Warriors and of course, his illustrious career with the Boston Celtics during their Dynasty years facing the Showtime Lakers. They also touch on Boston Racism, Lakers and Celtics- behind the scenes and do a TON of epic trash talking like only NBA Legends can do. This episode is powered by: Shopify- Coop's preferred online store and consultancy. For free offer (and to support Coop in his effort to become CHAMPION of Lakers podcasts), please go to https://shopify.com/showtime (all lower case). and https://Betonline.ag > use coop's code CLNS50 for a huge bonus deposit. 02:30 Pleasantries. 3:30 Youth, College Career + SAT scandal 7:00 BOL Ad Read 8:00 why NBA nor ABA, Early Pro career. 8:50 Time w Golden State Warriors 08:00 Robert Humbled by Kareem 11:00 “Double Zero, Double Nothing” 13:34 “Joe Barely Cares” - the trade that changed the NBA 14:00 Boston & Racism: Chief first experiences in Boston. 16:30 KC Jones Story. 17:50 Tommy Heinsohn story. 18:57 Red Auerbach Story. 19:30 Coach Larry Little. 20:25 Dennis Johnson. 21:45 Larry Bird. 25:30 1984 and 1985 Championship. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop, Michael Cooper welcomes 4x all star, and rookie of the year, Ralph Sampson. Coop and Ralph discuss Ralph's childhood, Ralph being drafted by the Rockets in 1986, thoughts on the NBA today, and more! This episode is powered Shopify (use promo code: showtime [all lowercase] and BetOnline, use promo code: CLNS50. 1:23 What was it like for Ralph Sampson growing up being tall? 3:50 What are some values that Ralph learned from his parents? 7:30 Shopify Ad Read. 9:30 First pick in the 83 draft by the Houston Rockets. 13:14 BetOnline Ad Read. 14:30 Coop's lightning round. 18:00 1986. 24:00 Thoughts on the NBA today. 27:20 5 G.O.A.T.S Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by Shopify and BetOnline.Ag, Michael Cooper welcomes 2 time NBA all star Jeff Malone. 1:13 Who were some of Jeff Malones Role models growing up? 6:20 What was it like being the 10th pick, and going to the NBA? 9:35 Shopify Ad Read. 11:43 Who were some of the toughest players to play against? 15:46 Mid range game. 17:00 BetOnline Ad Read. 18:00 Coop's lightning round. 21:30 What is the best team that Jeff played for? 26:00 How much would Jeff make if he played in the NBA today? Who were some of his favorite teammates? 29:40 NBA G.O.A.T Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop, Michael Cooper welcomes Bob McAdoo to discuss Bob's favorite, and least favorite NBA players, the best and worst NBA teams to play, The Miami Heat, and more! 6:07 Who was the toughest player to guard Bob McAdoo. 14:18 Who was Bob's favorite trainer? 18:00 Who was the worst teammate? 20:22 Coop's lightning round. 27:30 Draymond Green vs. Poole and can the Warriors win the Championship this year? 33:00 The Miami Heat this year. 39:21 Top 5 players in the NBA today. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Among other intriguing topics legendary NBA scribe, Bob Ryan and Lakers 5x champion, Michael Cooper discuss, Bob's all time Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. C heck out PART 1 of Bob Ryan's interview with Coop here- https://youtu.be/e5UAqI0NQdw 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 Apple Podcasts. If you love Bob Ryan, you should definitely subscribe to his podcast with Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay. Showtime with Coop on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showtime-podcast-w-coop/id1509730329 Showtime with Coop on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0 Bob Ryan Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bob-ryan-jeff-goodman-nba-podcast/id1483104123 Bob Ryan Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3aNDiZEFLTBzhuuDRfcIqc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Apple Podcasts. If you love Bob Ryan, you should definitely subscribe to his podcast with Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay. Showtime with Coop on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showtime-podcast-w-coop/id1509730329 Showtime with Coop on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0 Bob Ryan Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bob-ryan-jeff-goodman-nba-podcast/id1483104123 Bob Ryan Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3aNDiZEFLTBzhuuDRfcIqc ---- 00:00 - Bob Ryan explains how he started out in sports journalism 00:30 - Bob Ryan grew up in Trenton, how'd he get to Boston? 02:00 - Bob Ryan sports career (little league) 04:00 - Bob Ryan loved to Referee 04:40 - Was Bob Ryan a bully or did he get bullied in high school 04:55 - How did Bob Ryan start writing? PxP? 05:47 - Starting as intern at the Boston Globe in 1968 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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" dunk on Coop! Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Guest: Julius "Dr. J" Erving 2:52 Who were some of Dr. J's role models growing up? 4:51 Who was Julius Erving's nemesis? 7:00 Growth spurts and dunks. When was the first time Dr. J dunked? 7:58 Bol Ad Read. 10:40 Being a student athlete at UMass Amherst. 13:08 What was it like joining the newly started ABA 18:18 Coop's lightning round. 24:21 BlueChew Ad Read. 26:06 Dr. J's "Rock the baby" dunk on Michael Cooper. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the late 1970's & early 1980's Michael Ray Richardson was the most touted young player in the NBA. The No. 4 overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft, Richardson played in the NBA for eight years with the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors and New Jersey Nets. In his first 6 seasons, He was a four-time NBA All-Star, and led the league in steals in three seasons. Affectionately called "Sugar" for his "sweet game," he finished his playing days where his career had a renaissance in the Italian basketball league. Later became a head coach in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) and National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada). Despite all his remarkable achievements, "Sugar" is most remembered today for being the 1 player to be banned for life from the NBA by then commissioner David Stern for breaking the leagues drug policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Talks Legacy + Inside the Lakers Dynasty. Coop takes Nick Gelso on a journey of untold #Lakers stories. Cooper also reviews the Hulu series, Legacy: The Real Lakers Story. -- TOPICS: 00:00 - Coop Intro 00:25 - Michael Cooper & Nick Gelso on Hulu Legacy: Story of the Real Lakers 01:30 - Michael Cooper recalls times with Showtime Lakers off the court 02:30 - Michael Cooper Tells the Story of the Fabulous Forum During Showtime 03:18 - Hulu Legacy is NOT a Reply to HBO Max Winning Time 03:45 - The Jerry Buss Family Business 04:55 - Showtime Lakers interacting with Fans at the Fabulous Forum 05:30 - The Jerry Buss Ownership Philosophy 07:20 - The Showtime Lakers Cast of Characters 08:18 - The Buss Family Business: The Lakers Dynasty 09:50 - Lakers Quick Rebuild after Devastating loss of Magic Johnson Contracting HIV 11:15 - Michael Cooper Always Knew Jeanie Buss would some day run the Lakers 12:50 - Jeanie Buss is the "Keeper of the Lakers Culture" 14:30 - Jerry West Rebuilds the Lakers (Twice): adds #Kobe & Shaq 1 5:50 - Chick Hearn WAS the Lakers 17:00 - FREE OFFER from https://betonline.ag - use promo code CLNS50 17:20- Michael Cooper tells a Magic Johnson story 19:07 - Michael Cooper Tells the Story of Magic Wanting to be Traded 21:31 - Jerry West Pat, Riley Co Coaches? 22:15 - Magic Johnson the Lakers Coach 25:00 Michael Cooper Tells the Story of Dr. Buss Wanting him to Retire 29:00 - Michael Cooper Tells the Story About How Dr. Jerry Buss solves the rift between Magic and Kareem 30:30 - Are the Days of Lakers - Celtics loyalty to players & Players loyalty to teams over? 32:00 - Culture is Everything in the NBA, Team sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lakers legend, Michael Cooper is joined by author/success story, Shontel Green. Shontel pulled her life off the streets and into entrepreneurship. For more information on how to purchase Green's book, visit: www.mastermindthebook.com PRESS RELEASE: Shontel Greene Releases Her New Book Mastermind: Born a Statistic, Determined to Die a Winner . . . 12 Years Later Baltimore, Maryland Aug 3, 2022 (Issuewire.com) - Shontel Greene is pleased to announce the release of her latest book, Mastermind: Born a Statistic, Determined to Die a Winner . . . 12 Years Later. Shontel’s transformation of her life is epic as described in this captivating book. Mastermind is the compelling true story of Shontel Adams (Greene). Born and raised in the streets of West Baltimore, Shontel was forced to become a drug dealer at 14 to save her family from losing their home. To get started, she had to convince her uncle who was ‘in the game’ to give her the money. She was lured and sucked into the seductive underworld of fast money, fast living, and a fast-paced lifestyle. Getting in was the easy part, but getting out would require a miracle. With her back against the wall, Shontel had to navigate a double life of being a straight-A student with perfect attendance by day and a 17-year-old Drug Queenpin by night. With the grandeur came danger, as she was subjected to robberies, being shot at, kidnapped, and even set up by a close friend. That same uncle who mentored her then wanted her dead. After multiple arrests, Shontel’s awakening was from Judge Johnson, who reduced her 20-year sentence to weekend jail during her mandatory college matriculation. Shontel realized books were her saving grace. On her mother’s death bed, she begged Shontel to change, and from that moment on, she never sold drugs again. With two Master’s degrees and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, she began her life of entrepreneurial success. Shontel's true-life story will take you on a series of highs and lows as she battled her demons; and struggled to endure betrayal, prison, kidnapping, robberies, murder, police corruption, and her parent's drug addiction. Shontel's mastermind helped her get out of the game, turn her life around, and build a legitimate multi-million-dollar business empire. Discover how she gave up the hustling lifestyle to become a true "Boss Chick" by creating a legal multi-million-dollar business empire and is able to enjoy a life of luxury now while also participating in multiple philanthropic ventures to give back to those in need in the inner city. Her motto was, “You can't control the cards you are dealt, but you absolutely can control how you play them.” Shontel was always determined to "Play to win." Shontel has been featured in Black Enterprise magazine as one of the largest growing Black-owned businesses. She has also been featured in Forbes and Power magazine and various TV and news shows. For more information visit: www.mastermindthebook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Cooper won 5 titles with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980's and as much as he bled purple and gold back then, Coop still does today. For the 3rd straight season, Coop is predicting an NBA championship for his Lakers. He's sitting at 1-1 with championship predictions for LA so he's looking to again go over .500. Coop also tells CLNS Founder and Celtics Historian, Nick Gelso, that Boston should trade Jaylen Brown for Kevin Durant. Find out why. Coop also has a wild prediction for Celtics fans as well... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Pepperdine and Clippers alum, Dwayne Polee. Coop, Ari and Dwayne discuss Verbum Dei High School, giving back to the LA community, playing ball overseas, thoughts on the NBA today, and more! 1:00 Who were some of Dwayne Polee's role models growing up? 8:14 BetOnline Ad Read 10:13 Dwayne being drafted by the Clippers. 13:25 Dwayne's experience playing ball overseas. 15:32 Coop's lightning round. 21:49 Thoughts on the NBA today. 28:35 Coach Ham. 31:00 What would you say as a Laker playing the Celtics? Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome NBA Legend and creator of the Ones Basketball League, Tracy McGrady, and the winner of the League John Jordan. Coop, Ari, Tracy and John discuss Tracy's role models growing up, The Ones Basketball League, Tracy going from high school directly to the pros, John winning the OBL, and more. 0:40 Who were some of Tracy McGrady's role models growing up? 5:30 The Ones Basketball League. 7:50 BetOnline Ad Read. 12:12 What did John learn in the OBL. 15:50 Tracy McGrady, from high school to the pros. 18:15 Coop's lightning round. 24:15 Who were some of the best defenders that Tracy has played with? Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome sports aficionado, pine cone salesman, and Coop's good friend, Monty Marengo. Coop, Ari, and Monty discuss Monty's widespread knowledge on sports, pine cones, ping pong, Coop's lightening round, Winning Time, and more! 2:00 Monty Marengo knows everything about sports. 4:20 Ping Pong and pine cones. 7:50 Why does Monty love Pete Rose? 15:30 Coops lightening round. 21:20 Can the Lakers win the NBA Championship next year? 28:50 An interesting fact about the Celtics. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin discuss the Celtics losing the NBA Championship, NBA Superstars, The Golden State Warriors, the NBA draft, and more. 0:16 The collapse of the Boston Celtics. 3:15 Are Tatum and Brown superstars? 7:57 Can the Celtics get back to the Finals next year? 12:30 BetOnline Ad Read. 13:20 The Golden State Warriors.. 19:30 "The Lakers are always going to win the NBA Championship." 25:28 Michael Coopers draft experience, and the NBA draft. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome LA Lakers legend Billy Thompson. Coop, Ari and Billy discuss Billy's role models, playing for the University of Louisville, The LA Lakers training camp, the NBA Finals, and more! 0:40 Who were some of Billy Thompson's role models growing up? 2:30 The University of Louisville, winning an NCAA Championship to winning an NBA Championship. 6:05 BetOnline Ad Read. 10:00 Lakers training camp. 11:25 Playing the Celtics in 1987. 13:50 Coop's lightning round. 19:00 Pastor life. 22:30 Who wins the NBA Championship this year? Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin discuss The NBA Finals, the 80's NBA colliding with Draymond Green and the 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors, the shenanigans of the Celtics, why the Warriors are struggling, and more. 2:05 Only 2 games a week in the NBA Finals nowadays? 4:30 Could Draymond Green play in the NBA in the 1980's or would he have gotten knocked the f out? 16:50 Celtics dirty tactics? Golden State rim was 2 inches higher during practice. 20:00 Jayson Tatum and Michael Cooper. 26:14 Why are the Warriors struggling? 28:08 The Lakers hire Darvin Ham. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome basketball player turned actor Mike Warren. Coop, Ari, and Mike discuss some of Mike's role models growing up, his time playing at UCLA with John Wooden, changing from basketball to acting, who will win the NBA Finals this year, and more. 2:00 Who were some of Mike Warren's role models growing up? 4:27 Playing for one of the greatest college teams with John Wooden. 14:40 BetOnline ad read 20:30 Coop's lightning round. 28:38 From UCLA to acting. 31:46 Who will win the NBA Finals this year? Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome NBA legend Robert Horry to discuss his childhood his NBA career, the NBA Playoffs and more! 0:00 Big Shot Bob joins the pod! 0:45 Robert's on growing up in Alabama 14:30 Coop's Lightning Round - 14:40 Wimp Sanderson - 15:18 Latrell Sprewell - 17:55 James Worthy - 18:55 Phil Jackson 22:47 How 'Big Shot Bob' started 26:10 What people don't know about Tony Parker 28:00 Robert's favorite championship 30:25 A. C. Green's trash talking 31:08 Robert on Lakers and their future 36:00 NBA Playoffs: Who wins the East & West 38:05 Robert's new podcast 'NBA Finals File' 39:15 Robert on why Coop is a Hall of Famer Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin discuss playing basketball at The University of New Mexico, the NBA, entrepreneurship and how he got involved with Magic Johnson. 1:23 How did Kenny Thomas get started playing basketball? 8:31 BetOnline ad read. 9:19 Was Kenny Thomas the best to play at the University of new Mexico? 13:52 What did Kenny's parents give him that he has held onto? 15:20 Did Kenny think he was going to go pro? 18:35 Coop's lightning round. 23:00 The Sacramento Kings and thoughts on the NBA today. 26:00 What is Kenny doing now? Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin discuss the worst LA Lakers team in franchise history, voices in the locker room, the Clippers, Quin Snyder, and more! 1:15 This disappointing LA Lakers season. 9:35 What kind of coach do the Lakers need? 11:15 BetOnline Ad Read 14:40 LA Clippers. 18:48 The NBA Playoffs. 27:17 Freeman Williams Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome 3 time NBA defensive first team, and 1984 NBA slam dunk champion with his number 22 retired for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Larry Nance. Coop, Ari, and Larry discuss some of Larry's role models, getting drafted by the Phoenix Suns, Larry Nance beating Coop in the slam dunk contest, and more! 2:00 Who were some of Larry Nance's role models growing up? 4:35 Getting drafted by the Phoenix Suns. 7:30 BetOnline Ad Read. 8:12 Coop's lightening round. 12:00 The 1984 NBA slam dunk contest. 16:26 Thoughts on the NBA today. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Chucky Brown. Coop, Ari and Chucky discuss how Chucky got to the NBA, rookie season hazing, Chucky being on 12 teams in 13 years, the NBA today, and more! 0:54 Chucky Brown's early days, and coach Jim Valvano. 6:08 BetOnline Ad Read 7:00 Rookie initiation for the Cleveland Cavaliers. 11:40 Coop's Lightning Round. 14:50 12 teams in 13 seasons. 18:40 Thoughts on the NBA today. 21:00 Kareem the G.O.A.T. 24:00 What would you do if Will Smith slapped you? Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome former NBA player and current coach for the Northern New Mexico Lady Eagles, J. R. Giddens. Coop, Ari, and J. R. discuss playing basketball for the University of New Mexico, getting drafted by the Boston Celtics, traveling the world playing basketball, and more! 1:00 Playing basketball at the University of New Mexico. 3:25 Playing for the Boston Celtics. 10:00 BetOnline Ad Read. 11:00 Traveling the world playing basketball. 14:37 Coop's lightening round. 18:55 Coaching women's basketball. 22:30 Thoughts on the NBA today. 25:08 Who will win the NBA championship this year? Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LeBron's Leadership and setting the record straight on Winning Time. On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by and BetOnline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin discuss the Lakers, LeBron James leadership, the reality of "Winning Time" on HBO, and more. 1:07 Indiana cheerleaders retrieve ball. 3:45 The Lakers are in a world of trouble. 5:56 BetOnline Ad Read. 6:50 Out of their next 5 games, how many will the Lakers win? 9:45 Cracks in the armor. 11:15 LeBron leadership status. 14:30 Young players and healthy superstars. 17:00 Winning Time TV show is bad? 26:00 Dallas Mavericks. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by LinkedIn and BetOnline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Toronto Raptors scout, Aleem Hassanali. Coop, Ari and Aleem discuss how Aleem got to where he is today, what it takes to be a good scout, where Aleem wants to go from here, and. more! 1:35 Did Aleem ever have aspirations to be a scout? 5:40 How did Aleem get from Atlanta to Toronto. 8:50 BetOnline Ad Read. 9:50 What does it take to be a good NBA scout? 16:38 The growth of basketball in Toronto. 19:27 LinkedIn Ad Read. 20:27 Coop's lightening round. 25:00 Where does Aleem want to go from here? 28:00 Wayne and Theresa Embry fellowship Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by LinkedIn and BetOnline.ag, the play in tournament, the lack of Laker defense, Russell Westbrook, Frank Vogel, Rob Peelinka, the Lakers brand, and more! 2:30 The Lakers are one win away from turning the season around. 5:05 LinkedIn Ad Read 6:20 The play in tournament and the lack of Lakers defense. 10:05 When the crowd starts to boo, they boo everyone. 12:42 BetOnline ad read. 13:37 Russell Westbrook and the Frankenstein team. 17:00 Will Frank Vogel and Rob Pelinka be a part of the Lakers organization next year? 21:20 Are the Lakers in a bad spot brand wise? 29:08 Winning Time TV show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Terance Mathis former NFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver to the podcast. Coop, Ari and Terance discuss Black History Month, racism in sports, Terance's NFL career, the NFL today, Super Bowl LVI and more! 1:15 Role Models Growing Up + Black History Month 9:30 Racism in Sports 14:30 Coop's Lightning Round 19:50 Terance's NFL Career 26:13 Coop and Terance's Coaching Career & SB LVI Preview 31:30 What caused Antonio Brown's Meltdown? 33:45 Latest with Terance's Life 42:00 Terance on the state of the Lakers Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Dr. Marcus Amos a professor of sport management at Voorhees College, who holds his doctorate degree in Kinesiology and Sport Studies with a concentration in sport management from the University of Tennessee. Coop Ari and Dr. Amos discuss what Black History Month Means, the lack of black representation in sports, the word "diversity", opioid addiction in sports, and more! 1:30 What does Black History month mean to Dr. Marcus Amos? 13:40 BetOnline Ad Read 14:42 Coop's Lightning Round. 17:30 The state of sports in America today. 22:05 Brian Flores. 29:09 Locker Room Addiction. 33:35 Success story that made Dr. Marcus Amos proud. 37:00 Who is Dr. Amos basketball G.O.A.T? 41:30 What more does Coop need to do to be in the NBA Hall of Fame? 43:30 Can the current Lakers win the NBA Championship? 45:00 Who will win the Super Bowl? Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Terrell Owens to discuss his growth of confidence, his role models, the NBA today, basketball greats, Kobe Bryant, and more! 0:40 Who were some of Terrell Owens role models growing up? 2:30 Growth of confidence. 6:08 Tough defensive backs. 7:47 BetOnline Ad Read 8:48 Thoughts on the NBA today. 11:10 Who is the NBA G.O.A.T? 14:28 What did Kobe Bryant mean to T.O? 19:30 Terrell Owens social media and winery. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin discuss Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, drama with Coop's former teammates, and more! 0:00 LinkedIn Ad Read 2:30 Russell Westbrook antics. 7:45 BetOnline Ad Read 8:45 Lakers in 8th place. 10:45 Carmelo Anthony. 14:25 Drama with Coop's former teammates. 26:53 Coop is on Lakers top 10 assist list. 33:15 Learn how to play the game of basketball. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin switch things up and welcome former NFL wide Receiver, Preston Dennard. Coop, Ari and Preston discuss Preston's time at the University of New Mexico, getting drafted into the NFL, Antonio Brown, Coop's lightning round, and more! 1:26 Preston Dennard's early life, and Germany in the 1960s. Who were some of Preston's role models growing up? 6:10 BetOnline Ad Read 7:10 Preston's time at The University of New Mexico, and getting drafted into the NFL. 13:40 Coop's Lightening Round. 20:30 Who is going to win the Super Bowl, and Antonio Brown. 28:37 Would Preston Dennard rather his quarterback be Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers? Lakers or Celtics? 31:00 Preston's ministry in Albuquerque New Mexico. Does Coop remember playing basketball with Preston in college? 34:10 What does Preston want to be known for? Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome 5 time NBA All Star, and 2 time NBA defensive player of the year, Sidney Moncrief. Coop, Ari, and Sidney talk about Sid being the one that got away from The LA Lakers, some of Sidneys favorite and least favorite players, the analytics in basketball today, and more! 2:40 Does Sidney Moncrief think he should have been a Laker and what was the 1979 NBA draft like? 4:20 Sidney's childhood and role models growing up. 6:50 BetOnline Ad Read. 7:42 Playing College basketball at the University of Arkansas, and cover of Sports Illustrated. 11:00 Coop's lightening round. 17:47 Steph Curry. 20:10 Sidney's fight in 1987 with Danny Ainge. 22:37 Thoughts on the NBA today. 24:04 Three tips for young student athletes today. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by LinkedIn and betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin discuss what momentum really means, LeBron James, the Lakers turnover issue, 7 things Coop would like to forget about 2021, and more! 1:00 Momentum. 8:35 LeBron James is the Lakers silver lining. 11:50 BOL Ad Read. 12:50 Turnover issue. 14:00 COVID's impact on the NBA. 16:12 7 things Coop would like to forget about 2021. 19:14 Russell Westbrook. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by LinkedIn and betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin discuss Steph Curry breaking the all time 3 point record, who they believe is the the best 3 point shooter of all time, and of course, the LA Lakers 0:00 LinkedIn Ad Read 1:40 Steph Curry broke the record for most 3 point baskets of all time, who is the best 3 point shooter of all time? Three pointers now vs. Showtime era. 8:20 Coop's list of 3 point shooters that would be competition today. 15:46 BetOnline Ad Read. 16:40 The Lakers win over the Dallas Mavericks. 18:05 Would you replace Russell Westbrook with Ben Simmons, and will the Lakers get this system to work? 22:07 Frank Vogel. 26:00 Lakers journey to Championship #18, and some G.O.A.T talk. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Fred Williams to discuss what got Fred into coaching in the WNBA, Lakers Celtics rivalry, who the real NBA G.O.A.T is, Fred's music career, and more! 2:57 Who got Fred into coaching? 7:15 BetOnline Ad Read. 8:10 Lakers and Celtics rivalry. 11:00 Who is the goat in the NBA and WNBA? 19:49 Coop's lightning round. 22:40 Music. 28:20 Jazz and Basketball. 31:38 What do the Sparks need to do this season? 33:12 Young players coming out of college. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome LA Laker Legend, the NBA logo himself, Jerry West. In part two of this episode, Michael and Jerry discuss Jerry actually being the NBA logo, coaching in the NBA Shaq and Kobe, and of course Coop's lightning round. 0:15 Jerry being the NBA Logo. 1:40 Coaching in the NBA. 5:45 Denying the first million dollar NBA contract. 7:00 BetOnline Ad Read. 8:00 Coop's lightning round. 18:50 Shaq and Kobe. 24:30 Advice for a young player trying to make it to the NBA. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome LA Laker Legend, the NBA logo himself, Jerry West. In part one of this two part episode, Michael, Jerry, and Ari discuss how Jerry starting playing basketball in the first place, playing college basketball at West Virginia University, playing for the Lakers with Elgin Baylor and Wilt Chamberlain, team chemistry, and playing the Celtics in the 60's and 70's. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! 2:20 What was Jerry's drive to play basketball growing up? 8:20 BetOnline Ad Read 9:20 Playing in the NBA as a part of the first super 3. 12:38 Team chemistry and its effects on his own roster building. 20:55 Playing against the Celtics in the 60's and 70's. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin discuss the Lakers rotation, Anthony Davis vs. Dwight Howard, the NBA teams in the west, and more! 1:45 The LA Lakers rotation. 11:35 BetOnline Ad Read 12:35 Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard skirmish. 18:46 The teams in the west. 27:15 Has the East caught up to the west? Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome player turned coach, Derek Fisher. Coop, Ari and Derek discuss Derek's 18 years in the NBA that included 5 championship wins with the Lakers, bring drafted in the first round with Kobe, transitioning from coaching in the NBA to coaching in the WNBA, and more! 1:51 Growing up in Little Rock Arkansas. 6:00 What was Derek Fisher thinking when he was drafted into the NBA? 9:00 BetOnline Ad Read 10:00 Being drafted in the first round with Kobe Bryant, and his thoughts on him at the time. 11:43 Coops Lightning Round. 16:51 What one of Derek's championship teams could have beaten one of Coops? 19:21 What was it like transitioning from coaching in the NBA to the WNBA? 25:54 Derek Fisher's WNBA rival. 32:30 Get a shot off in 0.4 seconds. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin discuss this season's LA Laker roster, if the Lakers can repeat an NBA championship, who the Lakers biggest competition will be, their thoughts on players getting the vaccine, and more. 1:30 Thoughts on this seasons LA Lakers roster of "old guys". 8:00 BetOnline Ad Read 9:00 Will the offense run through LeBron James or Russell Westbrook? 12:52 Rajon Rondo and ego management. 15:00 Return of former Lakers. This is a good three point shooting team. 16:40 Lakers biggest competition this season. 22:24 NBA players and getting the vaccine. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome former LA Laker Byron Scott to discuss how he got to the NBA, the Lakers Celtics rivalry, how he ended up coaching in the NBA, and more. Also in this episode, Coops lightning round. 0:15 Greatest guards of all time. 3:15 Growing up in Los Angeles. 6:00 Ending up at Arizona State., and deciding to go to the NBA. 10:40 Training camp. 13:30 Coop's lightning round. 19:50 Celtics and Lakers rivalry. Who did Byron Scott hate the most? 25:45 What influenced Byron Scott to start coaching? Where was his favorite place to coach? 30:45 Favorite Lakers championship team. 36:00 Thoughts on the Lakers chance at an NBA championship this year. 37:20 Thoughts on the current NBA. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome former LA Laker, Kurt Rambis to discuss how Kurt got to the NBA, his iconic big glasses, his time coaching ball, and his thoughts on the current LA Lakers. Also in the show, Coop's lightning round, where Kurt gives his thoughts on some NBA legends, and an infamous LA club. 3:00 NBA Dreams, Santa Clara, and playing basketball in Greece. 7:20 How did Kurt Rambis find his niche? 9:30 BetOnline Ad Read. 10:25 Kurt's early Lakers days and his iconic glasses. 15:40 Coop's lightning round. 23:50 Who was Kurt Rambis' hardest player to coach? 26:40 Kurt's thoughts on the current LA Lakers. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome former LA Lakers intern turned agent, and current Executive Vice President of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Lon Rosen. Lon, Coop, and Ari discuss Lon's time working for the Lakers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's pranks, how Lon turned into an agent, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson's relationship, and more. 3:00 What was Lon Rosen's life like growing up and what was his time working for the Lakers like? 5:45 BetOnline Ad Read. 6:45 Transition from working for the Lakers to becoming an agent. 9:51 Coop's lightening round. 12:00 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's pranks. 15:30 Best Lakers team of all time? 16:45 Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. 20:00 The state of the NBA today. 20:40 Coop story. 21:45 Who is the G.O.A.T? 24:05 Will the LA Dodgers win the World Series this year? Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Robert Parish to discuss Roberts career, an SAT scandal, why he made the choice to go to the NBA, The Golden State Warriors, Boston Racism, Lakers and Celtics long time feud, and more. 02:30 Pleasantries. 3:30 Youth, College Career + SAT scandal 7:00 BOL Ad Read 8:00 why NBA nor ABA, Early Pro career. 8:50 Time w Golden State Warriors 08:00 Robert Humbled by Kareem 11:00 “Double Zero, Double Nothing” 13:34 “Joe Barely Cares” - the trade that changed the NBA 14:00 Boston & Racism: Chief first experiences in Boston. 16:30 KC Jones Story. 17:50 Tommy Heinsohn story. 18:57 Red Auerbach Story. 19:30 Coach Larry Little. 20:25 Dennis Johnson. 21:45 Larry Bird. 25:30 1984 and 1985 Championship. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome former Laker and current announcer for the Lakers, Stu Lantz. Coop, Ari and Stu discuss how Stu got into broadcasting, his time working with the great Chick Hearn, thoughts on the Lakers today, and of course Coop's lightning round. 0:30 How did Stu Lantz get into broadcasting and what was it like working with Chick Hearn? 7:53 Bet Online Ad Read. 9:00 How does Stu feel about being the new voice of the La Lakers? 12:15 Coop's Lightning Round. 19:00 Stu-isms. 20:30 Thoughts on todays Lakers, and who are some good defensive players today? Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Coops former teammate Adrian Branch to discuss Adrian's time at the University of Maryland, his bad attitude early in his career, the late Len Bias, the current state of College basketball and the NBA, and more! 5:30 Adrian Branch's childhood and growing up. 7:20 1987 LA Lakers say no to drugs rap. 8:30 Adrian Branch's time at University of Maryland. 10:50 Adrian's demeanor was not meant for the NBA. 13:07 BetOnline Ad Read. 14:30 Coops lightning round. 15:40 Len Bias and NBA draft night. 21:20 Cocaine in the NBA. 23:40 Coop blocking Dale Ellis' shot and his defensive skill. 26:30 Athletes in Action / FCA. 30:35 The state of College Basketball today. 44:15 The state of the NBA today. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin discuss the return of the Big 3 basketball league, the Lakers biggest flaw last season, how the Lakers and Clippers will do next season based on the draft/free agency, and more. Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper 1:30 The Lakers and Celtics rivalry defies the NBA. 3:10 The Big 3. 8:30 Michael Cooper: "You gotta get your players to feel good about themselves and want to play for you." 12:07 BetOnline Ad Read. 13:20 Free agency, draft, and La Lakers, starting with Russell Westbrook. 18:15 What does Coop think was the biggest issue with last years Lakers? 21:50 Thoughts on the Clippers. 28:15 Kawhi Leonard. 29:50 It's a young players game, is Lebron Done winning championships? Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper welcomes Kareem Abdul Jabbar to discuss their legacy on the game and reminisce on their time together. 1:28 Kareem on how his family is doing through the COVID-19 pandemic. 3:26 Kareem's thoughts on the 1980 season after the Lakers drafted Magic. What was it like to have Magic join an established team? 4:27 Did Kareem think Magic was going to be great from the start? 4:00 BOL Ad Read 4:57 What was it like to play for a legendary head coach like UCLA's John Wooden? 6:05 How influential was John Wooden in Kareem's life overall? Not just in basketball, but in life. 7:20 How easy was it for some of those Showtime Lakers teams to defer their personal egos for the betterment of the team? 8:05 Coop: Magic was not a great individual defender, but he was very good defensively at one thing. 8:52 What would The Last Dance or camera crews following around the '87-'88 Lakers look like? Kareem: "I see these guys as my brothers still now, thirty years later. Those guys as my brothers we did something that will last a lifetime." 9:46 The birthday trick Coop and other Lakers played on Kareem in the mid 80's. Kareem: "You sow the wind, you reap the whirlwind." 12:17 Kareem: "Those were good times Coop. I remember one time we had to circle around back a half hour later to pick you up from the airport, because you got left at the airport." 13:01 How Kareem got into jazz and his dad's influence. 14:29 Kareem on the house fire that destroyed his famed record collection and how fans helped him to restore the collection. 15:35 Of the six championships, which one is Kareem's favorite title? Kareem: "We're the only team to win a world championship in Boston Garden other than the Boston Celtics and they got to live with that forever." 17:10 In the early 80's what was Kareem's favorite memories of the Lakers. 18:38 Kareem's thoughts heading into his final year with the Lakers when Byron Scott got injured before the NBA Finals vs. Detroit Pistons. Coop: "Every game [in that series] getting swept, we were ahead at halftime. They just had more than we did going down the stretch." 19:57 Kareem on his farewell tour and gifts that he received. Kareem: "It was draining in a lot of ways because I had to go out there and be genuine and that will take something out of you." 21:40 Kareem on being an English Major in college and how writing became a big part of his life. Kareem: "When I got into my retirement and realized 'you have to do something creative and positive with your life. You can't just stop living' and writing has always been something I've wanted to pursue." 22:38 Kareem on his relationship with Wilt. 23:43 Kareem on Kobe's passing. Kareem: "Kobe was an incredible athlete and parent. He really set an example in both areas that would be hard to emulate." 24:45 What makes Kareem laugh now. Kareem: "Sometimes I'll go passed the court and people will go: 'Take your shot,' and I can't even reach the hoop man, it's like 'Did I ever do that?'" 26:44 Does he get satisfied more from playing basketball, writing or acting? 27:15 Lighting round: One sentence each Herbie Hancock Bill Russell James Wilkes Barack O'Bama Langston Hughes Larry Bird 30:26 Deborah Morales is Kareem's manager and Coop asked her what it's like to manage his schedule and Deborah shares an incredible story about managing Kareem's schedule. 31:40 What's the oddest request Deborah Morales has ever had for Kareem. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Coop's former teammate Jim Chones to discuss Jim leaving college early to join the ABA, playing for the Cavs with Dr. Buss, the start of the Showtime Lakers, Kareem the GOAT, the referees in todays NBA, and more! Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper Guest: Jim Chones 1:00 Why did Jim Chones start playing basketball? 3:20 Playing ball at Marquette. 5:50 BetOnline Ad Read 7:00 Leaving college early and going into the ABA. 10:00 Dr. Buss and the Playboy Club. 14:23 1980s Laker Years. 20:00 Kareem the GOAT. 22:45 Coop's Lightning Round. 30:00 What would Jim change about the NBA today? 32:30 Any advice to a young player joining the NBA. Listen and Subscribe to the Showtime Lakers Podcast with Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices