On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Coop's former teammate Jim Chones to discuss Jim leaving college early to join the ABA, playing for the Cavs with Dr. Buss, the start of the Showtime Lakers, Kareem the GOAT, the referees in todays NBA, and more!

Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper

Guest: Jim Chones

1:00

Why did Jim Chones start playing basketball?

3:20

Playing ball at Marquette.

5:50

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7:00

Leaving college early and going into the ABA.

10:00

Dr. Buss and the Playboy Club.

14:23

1980s Laker Years.

20:00

Kareem the GOAT.

22:45

Coop's Lightning Round.

30:00

What would Jim change about the NBA today?

32:30

Any advice to a young player joining the NBA.

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