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The Lakers retire Michael Cooper's No. 21, the Showtime star who was never an All-Star
Los Angeles Lakers retired the number 21 jersey of Michael Cooper, one of the members of the legendary Showtime Lakers led by Pat Riley, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul Jabbar and James Worthy.
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"He could do it all" - Magic on Michael Cooper being their secret weapon in the 1987 NBA Finals
"To me, the greatest defender but also a guy who hit six threes in the NBA Finals," Magic said about Michael, per the ...
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Lakers legend Michael Cooper reveals the toughest player he ever had to guard
Michael Cooper, a cornerstone of the “Showtime” Los Angeles Lakers, built his legacy as one of the greatest perimeter defenders in NBA history. A five-time NBA champion and the 1987 Defensive ...
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"He pushed me to greatness" - Magic Johnson explains why Michael Cooper was instrumental in Lakers' success
As one of the prominent leaders of the Showtime Los Angeles Lakers era, Magic Johnson never misses on singing his praise for ...
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"He is truly that wolf in sheep's clothing" - Michael Cooper admits he "hated" Hakeem Olajuwon early on
Michael Cooper and Hakeem Olajuwon's NBA careers overlapped for six years, from 1984 to 1990. During this period, the former was an essential defensive stopper for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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"You couldn't stop that '87 team" - Magic Johnson names the player who made the 1987 Lakers unstoppable
Lakers dominated the NBA, and Magic Johnson credits Mychal Thompson’s defense on Kevin McHale as a key reason for their ...
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"We had superstars on the team like Magic and Kareem but…" - Worthy praises Vanderbilt's impact by comparing it to Michael Cooper's
After the Mark Williams' trade was rescinded, many believed the Los Angeles Lakers were in deep ... Vando's presence and impact and that of Michael Cooper for the "Showtime" Lakers in the 1980s.