Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion

Lakers legend and basketball HOF nominee, Michael Cooper welcomes the author of his life story, Jake Uitti. Jake also scribed for NBA Legends Michael Ray Richardson, Mugsy Bogues and the late Earl “the Twirl” Cureton. 

TOPICS: 

00:00 - welcome to Showtime. Todays guest is NBA author Jake Uitti

04:15 - NBA player biographies Jake has authored 

05:30 Mugsy Bogues stories

08:15 - Mugsy Bogues inspired Steph Curry & shorter basketball players all over the world 

09:30 - Michael Ray Richardson stories: who is “Sugar”?

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14:58 - the shocking death of Earl Cureton 

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21:00 - NBA History discussion 

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Michael Ray Richardson joins Michael Cooper today on the Showtime with Coop podcast on CLNS.

“Sugar” shares his experience, opinions, and failures including his thoughts on NBA Past & Present + Troubled Career & Finding Success.

Topics Discussed:

Early life

The NBA in the late 70s & 80s

Coach Willis Reed

Coach Hubey Brown

New Jersey Nets experience

New York Knicks experience

Commissioner David Stern

Richardsons lifetime drug ban from NBA

Getting sober

Current life

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Title: 🏀 Earl Cureton Joins Michael Cooper: NBA Legends, Glory Days & Untold Stories | Showtime with Coop

Welcome to another episode of the Showtime with Michael Cooper podcast on CLNS! Join us as we dive into a captivating conversation with basketball legend Earl “The Twirl” Cureton. In this episode, we journey through the incredible highs of NBA history and personal triumphs, shared by two icons of the game.

🕒 Timestamps:

00:01 - Pre Roll Intro

00:40 - Introduction to the Show

01:10 - Welcoming Earl “The Twirl” Cureton

01:40 - Earl's Roots: East Side of Detroit with NBA Legends

02:40 - Detroit's Basketball Greats: Bing, Roundfield, Smith, Rose, Webber

03:40 - Earl Cureton's College Journey

04:55 - 3rd Picks Triumph: Coop & Earl's NBA Success

05:59 - The 70s NBA Draft Experience

07:40 - Timeless Life Lessons from Parents & Mentors

08:58 - Championship Stories with the 76ers

09:59 - Lakers' Post-Game Parties: NBA Finals Edition

10:44 - Sponsor Shoutout: PrizePicks (https://prizepicks.com/CLNS)

12:00 - Earl's Love for Playing with the 76ers

12:49 - Light-Hearted Moments with Norm Nixon

13:10 - Why the Lakers Represent Sports Excellence

13:36 - Glory Days at the Forum Club

14:21 - Coop’s Lightning Round powered by PrizePicks

14:35 - Unforgettable Isiah Thomas Moments

15:15 - Chuck Daly's Impactful Stories

16:06 - Michael Jordan: Tales from the Court

16:40 - MJ's Legendary Betting Stories

17:06 - Remembering Moses Malone

18:10 - Kobe & Jellybean Bryant: A Father-Son Story

18:53 - Analyzing the Sixers' 1983 Finals Win Over the Lakers

19:30 - Lakers vs 76ers: Epic 80s Showdowns

20:20 - The Andrew Toney Saga: Earl's Perspective

21:26 - Michael Cooper's Andrew Toney Anecdotes

22:10 - Michael Cooper & Earl Cureton on Today's NBA

25:30 - The "Michael Jordan Rules" Explained

26:00 - Imagining Cooper & Cureton's Value in Today's NBA Market

27:30 - The Origin of “The Twirl” Nickname

28:04 - European Adventures: Playing in Italy with Bob McAdoo

31:00 - The Upsides of Being an NBA Journeyman

32:00 - Mugsy Bogues: Stories from the Court

33:00 - Earl Cureton Praises Michael Cooper's Success in Playing, Coaching, and Podcasting

Join us for this unforgettable episode as Michael Cooper and Earl Cureton share their experiences, stories, and insights that have shaped their careers and the world of basketball.

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Dive into the heart of basketball history with NBA legends Cedric ‘Cornbread’ Maxwell and Michael Cooper in this enthralling episode. From their rookie experiences to iconic Larry Bird tales, we cover it all. Don’t miss their insights on current NBA stars and the classic Celtics-Lakers rivalry. Join us for a journey through the past, present, and future of basketball!

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⏰ Time Stamps ⏰

00:00 - Preroll

00:20 - Welcome Cedric ‘Cornbread’ Maxwell

01:44 - Cedric Maxwell discusses his initial impressions of Boston when he got drafted

02:00 - Max wanted to get drafted by Atlanta Hawks

02:30 - Michael Cooper & Cornbread discuss their rookie salary, Max was an NBA Lottery pick

04:00 - The Showtime Lakers accused the 80’s Celtics of being “too white”.

05:30 - Michael Cooper talks about how all franchises respected the Boston Celtics

08:25 - Choosing which legend to start a team with today.

10:45 - Cedric Maxwell has Hakeem Olajuwon as his GOAT

13:20 - Cedric Maxwell tells a Larry Bird and Pistol Peter Maravich story

14:45 - Cedric Maxwell tells a Kareem Abdul-Jabbar story

16:20 - Michael Cooper tells a Larry Bird story (3 Pt contest)

20:30 - Coop’s lightning round

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23:35 - Cedric Maxwell praises his rival James Worthy

25:00 - Coop & Cornbread tell a Lonnie Shelton story

26:50 - Michael Cooper & Cornbread Maxwell react to Draymond Green suspension

29:55 - Michael Cooper explains how he’d defend Steph Curry

33:00 - NBA IN-Season Tournament

36:03 - Michael Cooper & Cornbread Maxwell react to Giannis’ 64 point ball brawl

37:15 - Michael Cooper stole the 1985 Lakers game all. Yes, he still has it.

38:00 - Cedric Maxwell on the 2023-24 Boston Celtics success.

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On this episode of The Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper, Coop welcomes 1986 second round draft pick by the Chicago Bulls, former Utah Jazz coach, and former Laker, Larry Krystkowiak. Coop and Larry Krystkowiak discuss growing up playing basketball, The NBA today, Larry's time coaching, and more!

2:20

Montana

5:50

Early years playing ball

7:50

Parental advice

10:50

Favorite coach

14:44

Coops lightning round

23:15

The NBA today/ In season tournament

33:00

Coaching career

🎙️ About Michael Cooper:

A cornerstone of the "Showtime" Lakers, Michael Cooper is renowned for his defensive prowess and integral role in the team's success during the 1980s. His insights come from firsthand experience playing against some of the greatest legends in basketball history.

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🏀 Welcome to another exciting episode of the Showtime with Michael Cooper Podcast! 🌟

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of basketball with NBA legend Michael Cooper. Get ready for an intriguing journey as we compare the stars of yesterday and today.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

- Michael Cooper shares his thoughts on Jaylen Brown, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler.

- Discover which NBA legends from the 1980s these current stars remind him of.

- Exclusive insights into the playing styles, skills, and impact of these athletes on the game.

- Behind-the-scenes stories from Cooper's own illustrious career in the 80s.

- A unique perspective on how the game has evolved over the decades.

🎙️ About Michael Cooper:

A cornerstone of the "Showtime" Lakers, Michael Cooper is renowned for his defensive prowess and integral role in the team's success during the 1980s. His insights come from firsthand experience playing against some of the greatest legends in basketball history.

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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!

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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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Welcome to another episode of Showtime with Coop on CLNS Media! Dive deep into basketball's hottest topics with Michael Cooper. Today, Michael Cooper and Nick Gelso welcome NBA legend Mike Smrek to discuss Mike's late start to basketball, his time in college, playing with legends like Kareem and Jordan, his time with the Lakers, and more!

1:40 Early life for Mike Smrek

4:17 Mike Smrek started playing basketball in 19th grade because he felt bad.

6:54 Canisius College.

12:15 FanDuel

12:45 Coops Lightening Round.

20:35 1986 Lakers over Celtics.

22:50 Lakers reunion.

29:48 Playing over seas.

33:15 What is Mike doing now?

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