Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion CLNS Media Boston Sports
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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.)
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Michael Cooper on his Basketball Hall of Fame Induction
Michael Cooper on His Induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
In this episode of Showtime with Michael Cooper, Coop gives us detailed insights into how he found out he was inducted and the events that occurred during the announcement at March Madness in Phoenix. Michael Cooper won 5 NBA championships with the Showtime Lakers in the 1980s. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson won all 5 titles of the 1980s. Coop is a 9 time all defense, including 5Xs all defense first team. In 1987, he won the NBA DPOY award. Cooper has also won nba titles with the NBA G-League and WNBA.
In the closing segment, Coop admits he was wrong about this season’s Boston Celtics, particularly Porzingis.
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Former Pepperdine Coach Lorenzo Romar
Lorenzo Romar spent 26 seasons coaching college basketball at Pepperdine, Saint Louis and Washington. He also played in the NBA from 1980-1985 for Golden State, Milwaukee and Detroit.
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Michael Cooper Welcomes NBA History Author with Special Announcement
Lakers legend and basketball HOF nominee, Michael Cooper welcomes the author of his life story, Jake Uitti. Jake also scribed for NBA Legends Michael Ray Richardson, Mugsy Bogues and the late Earl “the Twirl” Cureton.
TOPICS:
00:00 - welcome to Showtime. Todays guest is NBA author Jake Uitti
04:15 - NBA player biographies Jake has authored
05:30 Mugsy Bogues stories
08:15 - Mugsy Bogues inspired Steph Curry & shorter basketball players all over the world
09:30 - Michael Ray Richardson stories: who is “Sugar”?
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14:58 - the shocking death of Earl Cureton
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21:00 - NBA History discussion
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Michael Ray Richardson
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 Success.
Topics Discussed:
Early life
The NBA in the late 70s & 80s
Coach Willis Reed
Coach Hubey Brown
New Jersey Nets experience
New York Knicks experience
Commissioner David Stern
Richardsons lifetime drug ban from NBA
Getting sober
Current life
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Earl "The Twirl" Cureton Talks NBA 1980s Glory Days...
Title: 🏀 Earl Cureton Joins Michael Cooper: NBA Legends, Glory Days & Untold Stories | Showtime with Coop
Welcome to another episode of the Showtime with Michael Cooper podcast on CLNS! Join us as we dive into a captivating conversation with basketball legend Earl “The Twirl” Cureton. In this episode, we journey through the incredible highs of NBA history and personal triumphs, shared by two icons of the game.
🕒 Timestamps:
00:01 - Pre Roll Intro
00:40 - Introduction to the Show
01:10 - Welcoming Earl “The Twirl” Cureton
01:40 - Earl's Roots: East Side of Detroit with NBA Legends
02:40 - Detroit's Basketball Greats: Bing, Roundfield, Smith, Rose, Webber
03:40 - Earl Cureton's College Journey
04:55 - 3rd Picks Triumph: Coop & Earl's NBA Success
05:59 - The 70s NBA Draft Experience
07:40 - Timeless Life Lessons from Parents & Mentors
08:58 - Championship Stories with the 76ers
09:59 - Lakers' Post-Game Parties: NBA Finals Edition
10:44 - Sponsor Shoutout: PrizePicks (https://prizepicks.com/CLNS)
12:00 - Earl's Love for Playing with the 76ers
12:49 - Light-Hearted Moments with Norm Nixon
13:10 - Why the Lakers Represent Sports Excellence
13:36 - Glory Days at the Forum Club
14:21 - Coop’s Lightning Round powered by PrizePicks
14:35 - Unforgettable Isiah Thomas Moments
15:15 - Chuck Daly's Impactful Stories
16:06 - Michael Jordan: Tales from the Court
16:40 - MJ's Legendary Betting Stories
17:06 - Remembering Moses Malone
18:10 - Kobe & Jellybean Bryant: A Father-Son Story
18:53 - Analyzing the Sixers' 1983 Finals Win Over the Lakers
19:30 - Lakers vs 76ers: Epic 80s Showdowns
20:20 - The Andrew Toney Saga: Earl's Perspective
21:26 - Michael Cooper's Andrew Toney Anecdotes
22:10 - Michael Cooper & Earl Cureton on Today's NBA
25:30 - The "Michael Jordan Rules" Explained
26:00 - Imagining Cooper & Cureton's Value in Today's NBA Market
27:30 - The Origin of “The Twirl” Nickname
28:04 - European Adventures: Playing in Italy with Bob McAdoo
31:00 - The Upsides of Being an NBA Journeyman
32:00 - Mugsy Bogues: Stories from the Court
33:00 - Earl Cureton Praises Michael Cooper's Success in Playing, Coaching, and Podcasting
Join us for this unforgettable episode as Michael Cooper and Earl Cureton share their experiences, stories, and insights that have shaped their careers and the world of basketball.
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Celtics Rival Cedric "Cornbread" Maxwell Talk Celtics vs Lakers Rivalry
Dive into the heart of basketball history with NBA legends Cedric ‘Cornbread’ Maxwell and Michael Cooper in this enthralling episode. From their rookie experiences to iconic Larry Bird tales, we cover it all. Don’t miss their insights on current NBA stars and the classic Celtics-Lakers rivalry. Join us for a journey through the past, present, and future of basketball!
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⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
00:00 - Preroll
00:20 - Welcome Cedric ‘Cornbread’ Maxwell
01:44 - Cedric Maxwell discusses his initial impressions of Boston when he got drafted
02:00 - Max wanted to get drafted by Atlanta Hawks
02:30 - Michael Cooper & Cornbread discuss their rookie salary, Max was an NBA Lottery pick
04:00 - The Showtime Lakers accused the 80’s Celtics of being “too white”.
05:30 - Michael Cooper talks about how all franchises respected the Boston Celtics
08:25 - Choosing which legend to start a team with today.
10:45 - Cedric Maxwell has Hakeem Olajuwon as his GOAT
13:20 - Cedric Maxwell tells a Larry Bird and Pistol Peter Maravich story
14:45 - Cedric Maxwell tells a Kareem Abdul-Jabbar story
16:20 - Michael Cooper tells a Larry Bird story (3 Pt contest)
20:30 - Coop’s lightning round
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23:35 - Cedric Maxwell praises his rival James Worthy
25:00 - Coop & Cornbread tell a Lonnie Shelton story
26:50 - Michael Cooper & Cornbread Maxwell react to Draymond Green suspension
29:55 - Michael Cooper explains how he’d defend Steph Curry
33:00 - NBA IN-Season Tournament
36:03 - Michael Cooper & Cornbread Maxwell react to Giannis’ 64 point ball brawl
37:15 - Michael Cooper stole the 1985 Lakers game all. Yes, he still has it.
38:00 - Cedric Maxwell on the 2023-24 Boston Celtics success.
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Customer Reviews
SHOWTIME LAKERS FOREVER!
Coop is immortal…love the reminiscing. So many great stories
Showtime
Are u kidding, thanks to Baby B, Byron Scott for giving me/us the heads up on this, wow, the greatest era of basketball, ever!
Awesome podcast!
If you grew up with Showtime like me, you will absolutely love this. Nostalgic, funny, entertaining, just love it! Coop is a natural! Great work! I can’t wait to listen to the next one.