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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.
High School: Pasadena in Pasadena, California. Draft: Los Angeles Lakers, 3rd round (16th pick, 60th overall), 1978 NBA Draft. NBA Debut: December 22, 1978. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2024 ( Full List ) Career Length: 12 years. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame.
- 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 · Michael Cooper, the defensive backbone of one of the most dominant teams in NBA history, has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, according to a pair of social media...
- daniel.woike@latimes.com
- Staff Writer
Aug 22, 2021 · Michael Cooper is still living his basketball dream, 30 years after his Lakers career. After storied tenures with the Lakers and Sparks, the latest coaching stop for Michael Cooper is...
- Sabreena Merchant
Apr 6, 2024 · Michael Cooper's defensive prowess helped the Lakers win five NBA championships. Now he's part of the 2024 Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame class.
Learn about Michael Cooper, a 12-year Lakers player who won five championships and was a defensive specialist. He guarded Larry Bird, made the All-Defensive team five times and ranks fifth in assists and steals for the Lakers.
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