Join us for a special New Year edition of "Showtime with Coop," where host Michael Cooper sits down with NBA legend, and former Lakers teammate, Byron Scott to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their iconic 1985 championship victory over the Boston Celtics.

In this fun conversation, Scott shares his insights on the fierce rivalry that defined their era and the hard work that led to their historic win.

As they delve into the current state of the NBA, Scott and Cooper discuss the impact of today's playing style on fan engagement and why the media shouldn't bear the blame for declining ratings.

Plus, don't miss the fun segment "Start, Bench, Cut," where Scott weighs in on the greatest players of all time, including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. Tune in for a blend of nostalgia, basketball analysis, and heartfelt reflections on family and resolutions for the new year!

#lakeshow #nbahistory #lebron

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KEY TAKEAWAYS 💡

🏆 Reflecting on History: Byron Scott recalls the 1985 championship victory over the Celtics, highlighting teamwork and determination.

🏀 NBA's Current Challenges: Scott and CP discuss declining fan engagement due to the isolation-heavy style of play in the league.

👥 Media's Role: Scott emphasizes that the media isn't to blame for NBA ratings; it's about players' performance and style.

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TOPICS ⏰

0:10 - New Year Edition introduction

1:15 - Reflecting on 1985 championship

2:28 - Fond memories of the championship season

5:01 - Importance of training and conditioning

6:41 - Starting training camp with focus

8:00 - Players remembered from past rivalries

10:44 - Importance of rivalry in basketball

13:41 - Critique of current basketball playstyle

14:49 - Viewership decline due to game style

18:14 - Starting MJ over Kobe and LeBron

20:30 - Starting James Worthy over Dominique Wilkins

21:46 - Bench Dominique, cut Anthony Edwards

22:57 - Respect for past players emphasized

25:21 - New Year's resolution to be a better grandfather

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