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Michael Jerome Cooper (born April 15, 1956) is an American basketball coach and former player. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers during his entire career in the National Basketball Association, winning five NBA championships with the Lakers during their Showtime era. He was an eight-time selection to the NBA All-Defensive Team, including ...
Michael Cooper was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2024 . When was Michael Cooper drafted? Michael Cooper was drafted by Los Angeles Lakers , 3rd round (16th pick, 60th overall), 1978 NBA Draft .
- April 15, 1956
Apr 6, 2024 · Michael Cooper played 12 seasons with the Lakers, winning five championships and earning five All-Defensive honors. He also coached the Sparks to two WNBA titles and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024.
Apr 5, 2024 · Lakers great Michael Cooper, left, speaks with coach Pat Riley during a game in 1985. Lakers legends Magic Johnson and James Worthy say Cooper is part of the 2024 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall ...
- daniel.woike@latimes.com
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Apr 6, 2024 · Laker forward Michael Cooper raises his finger to signify the Lakers are No. 1 after Game 2 of the 1987 NBA Finals, when he made six three-point shots in the win. (Bettmann Archive)
- broderick.turner@latimes.com
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Apr 5, 2024 · The former Lakers star and defensive specialist was voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame after multiple nominations. His Showtime teammates Magic Johnson and James Worthy congratulated him on Twitter.
Aug 22, 2021 · Michael Cooper, a five-time champion and Hall of Fame defensive specialist, is still coaching basketball after 30 years. He shares his love for the game, his experience with former players and rivals, and his quest for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
