NBA History Trivia with Historian Josh Schnitman & Michael Cooper + Celtics Lakers Rivalry History
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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Show Notes
**Welcome to another exciting episode of Showtime with Michael Cooper!**
In this episode, we delve deep into the world of the NBA with renowned historian, Josh Schnitman. We kick off with an homage to Cooper's contributions to the Showtime Lakers' five NBA titles and a groundbreaking proposal for a new compensation agreement. The conversation takes us through NBA history, exploring notable teams, legendary figures, and unforgettable moments.
**Timestamps:**
00:00 - Episode introduction by Michael Cooper
00:30 - Intro Credits
00:40 - Welcoming NBA historian, Josh Schnitman
00:45 - Tribute to Cooper's contributions to Showtime Lakers' NBA titles
02:00 - Discussion on a new NBA compensation agreement
02:25 - Nick's proposition for NBA Cares charities
04:03 - Reflections on the Washington Bullets, Dick Motta & Wes Unseld
04:30 - Spotlight on Bill Sharman
05:30 - Flashback to the 1988 NBA Finals: Lakers vs Pistons
10:36 - Honoring Arnold “Red” Auerbach
12:00 - Remembering Chick Hearn & Elgin Baylor
13:04 - Looking back at Larry Bird
15:20 - Celebrating Magic Johnson
16:15 - Recalling Magic Johnson’s iconic baby hook vs the Celtics in 1987
18:00 - Reliving the 1980 NBA Championship Lakers
18:55 - Unpacking the 1985 NBA Championship Lakers
19:10 - Revisiting the 1987 NBA Championship Lakers run
21:44 - A shoutout to Factor Meals
23:15 - Memories of the 1988 Dallas Mavericks
24:00 - Reflecting on Isiah Thomas in the 1988 NBA Finals
25:30 - Michael Cooper's thoughts on HBO's Winning Time series on Showtime Lakers
26:40 - Introduction to FanDuel
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