Join us for an exciting episode of Showtime with Coop, where the Michael Cooper dives deep into the fun "Start, Bench, Cut" debate featuring some of the NBA's biggest stars! In this episode, they analyze the careers of Kyrie Irving, Luka Dončić, and Damian Lillard, sparking a lively discussion about their unique strengths and weaknesses.

The conversation continues with Jayson Tatum, James Worthy, and Scottie Pippen, as the hosts clash over who deserves the top spot based on their all-around game and defensive skills. Finally, they tackle the intriguing comparison of Norm Nixon, Maurice Cheeks, and World B. Free, showcasing their playmaking and scoring abilities. Tune in for a fun-filled episode packed with basketball insights and playful banter!

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"Dr. J," Julius Erving joins Michael Cooper on the Showtime with Coop Podcast. Dr. J talks about his biggest rivals while he was playing growing up, the first time he ever dunked, some of his most legendary battles, and of course, the "Rock the Baby" dunk on Coop!

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Mavs guard Klay Thompson — 4x NBA Champion, Splash Brother, and son of Lakers legend Mychal Thompson — sits down with Michael “Coop” Cooper on Showtime w/ Coop.

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Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe & Michael Cooper of the Showtime Lakers Tell REAL Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics Stories. This is the video version of the Showtime Podcast with Coop. To listen to the full, audio version, go to Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts. If you love Bob Ryan, you should definitely subscribe to his podcast with Jeff Goodman and Gary Tanguay.

Showtime with Coop on Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showtime-podcast-w-coop/id1509730329⁠⁠

Showtime with Coop on Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0⁠⁠

Bob Ryan Podcast on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bob-ryan-jeff-goodman-nba-podcast/id1483104123⁠⁠

Bob Ryan Podcast on Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3aNDiZEFLTBzhuuDRfcIqc⁠⁠

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00:00 - Bob Ryan explains how he started out in sports journalism

00:30 - Bob Ryan grew up in Trenton, how'd he get to Boston?

02:00 - Bob Ryan sports career (little league)

04:00 - Bob Ryan loved to Referee

04:40 - Was Bob Ryan a bully or did he get bullied in high school

04:55 - How did Bob Ryan start writing? PxP?

05:47 - Starting as intern at the Boston Globe in 1968

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NBA Historian Josh Schnitman joins Michael Cooper to talk greatest Lakers of all time, Coop's career, and the future of the Lakers.

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Join us for an exciting episode of "Showtime w/ Coop" as we dive into a thrilling game of "Start, Bench, Cut" featuring some of the NBA's greatest legends! In this week's discussion, we analyze the careers of iconic players like LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and Reggie Miller, making tough choices based on their current performance and historical impact. We also explore the fierce rivalry between the Lakers and Celtics, highlighting the skills of James Worthy and Jason Tatum. Plus, we tackle the legacies of Allen Iverson, Moses Malone, and more, culminating in a debate over the greatness of Patrick Ewing, Bill Russell, and Tim Duncan. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that not only celebrates these athletes but also connects their stories to the evolution of the NBA—be sure to check out the documentary "Goliath" for even more insights!

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome someone who, alongside Jamaal Wilkes and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, helped Coop become a Pro ball player, Norm Nixon. Coop, Ari and Norm discuss Norm being a multi sport student athlete, Norm being drafted to the Lakers after thinking he would end up on the Celtics, being a part of a great saga of Lakers teams, Norm getting traded from the Lakers, and more.

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcomes former NBA All star, and one of the greatest 3 point shooters of all time, Dale Ellis. Did Dale play in the wrong NBA? Dale on being the first non Larry Bird 3-point shootout champion and what it's like to be in "The Zone."

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In this episode of "Showtime with Michael Cooper," we are privileged to host NBA veteran and icon, Dee Brown. Known for his illustrious career and deep understanding of basketball, Brown delves into his journey, unfolding tales from his experiences on and off the court.

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Join us as Michael Cooper and AC Green, #Lakesshow champions, delve into a unique conversation about their shared basketball journey. Sponsored by FanDuel, the episode kicks off with college hoops tales, including a classic showdown between Green and Byron Scott. Green reveals his deep-seated desire to play for the Lakers and tells unforgettable stories about Jerry West and meeting Lakers legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during his rookie year.

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