On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin discuss playing basketball at The University of New Mexico, the NBA, entrepreneurship and how he got involved with Magic Johnson.

1:23

How did Kenny Thomas get started playing basketball?

8:31

BetOnline ad read.

9:19

Was Kenny Thomas the best to play at the University of new Mexico?

13:52

What did Kenny's parents give him that he has held onto?

15:20

Did Kenny think he was going to go pro?

18:35

Coop's lightning round.

23:00

The Sacramento Kings and thoughts on the NBA today.

26:00

What is Kenny doing now?

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin discuss the worst LA Lakers team in franchise history, voices in the locker room, the Clippers, Quin Snyder, and more!

1:15

This disappointing LA Lakers season.

9:35

What kind of coach do the Lakers need?

11:15

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14:40

LA Clippers.

18:48

The NBA Playoffs.

27:17

Freeman Williams

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome 3 time NBA defensive first team, and 1984 NBA slam dunk champion with his number 22 retired for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Larry Nance. Coop, Ari, and Larry discuss some of Larry's role models, getting drafted by the Phoenix Suns, Larry Nance beating Coop in the slam dunk contest, and more!

2:00

Who were some of Larry Nance's role models growing up?

4:35

Getting drafted by the Phoenix Suns.

7:30

BetOnline Ad Read.

8:12

Coop's lightening round.

12:00

The 1984 NBA slam dunk contest.

16:26

Thoughts on the NBA today.

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Chucky Brown. Coop, Ari and Chucky discuss how Chucky got to the NBA, rookie season hazing, Chucky being on 12 teams in 13 years, the NBA today, and more!

0:54

Chucky Brown's early days, and coach Jim Valvano.

6:08

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7:00

Rookie initiation for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

11:40

Coop's Lightning Round.

14:50

12 teams in 13 seasons.

18:40

Thoughts on the NBA today.

21:00

Kareem the G.O.A.T.

24:00

What would you do if Will Smith slapped you?

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome former NBA player and current coach for the Northern New Mexico Lady Eagles, J. R. Giddens. Coop, Ari, and J. R. discuss playing basketball for the University of New Mexico, getting drafted by the Boston Celtics, traveling the world playing basketball, and more!

1:00

Playing basketball at the University of New Mexico.

3:25

Playing for the Boston Celtics.

10:00

BetOnline Ad Read.

11:00

Traveling the world playing basketball.

14:37

Coop's lightening round.

18:55

Coaching women's basketball.

22:30

Thoughts on the NBA today.

25:08

Who will win the NBA championship this year?

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LeBron's Leadership and setting the record straight on Winning Time.

On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by and BetOnline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin discuss the Lakers, LeBron James leadership, the reality of "Winning Time" on HBO, and more.

1:07

Indiana cheerleaders retrieve ball.

3:45

The Lakers are in a world of trouble.

5:56

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6:50

Out of their next 5 games, how many will the Lakers win?

 9:45

Cracks in the armor.

11:15

LeBron leadership status.

14:30

Young players and healthy superstars.

17:00

Winning Time TV show is bad?

26:00

Dallas Mavericks.

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by LinkedIn and BetOnline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Toronto Raptors scout, Aleem Hassanali. Coop, Ari and Aleem discuss how Aleem got to where he is today, what it takes to be a good scout, where Aleem wants to go from here, and. more!

1:35

Did Aleem ever have aspirations to be a scout?

5:40

How did Aleem get from Atlanta to Toronto.

8:50

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9:50

What does it take to be a good NBA scout?

16:38

The growth of basketball in Toronto.

19:27

LinkedIn Ad Read.

20:27

Coop's lightening round.

25:00

Where does Aleem want to go from here?

28:00

Wayne and Theresa Embry fellowship

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by LinkedIn and BetOnline.ag, the play in tournament, the lack of Laker defense, Russell Westbrook, Frank Vogel, Rob Peelinka, the Lakers brand, and more!

2:30

The Lakers are one win away from turning the season around.

5:05

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6:20

The play in tournament and the lack of Lakers defense.

10:05

When the crowd starts to boo, they boo everyone.

12:42

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13:37

Russell Westbrook and the Frankenstein team.

17:00

Will Frank Vogel and Rob Pelinka be a part of the Lakers organization next year?

21:20

Are the Lakers in a bad spot brand wise?

29:08

Winning Time TV show.

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by BetOnline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Terance Mathis former NFL Pro Bowl Wide Receiver to the podcast. Coop, Ari and Terance discuss Black History Month, racism in sports, Terance's NFL career, the NFL today, Super Bowl LVI and more!

1:15 Role Models Growing Up + Black History Month

9:30 Racism in Sports

14:30 Coop's Lightning Round

19:50 Terance's NFL Career

26:13 Coop and Terance's Coaching Career & SB LVI Preview

31:30 What caused Antonio Brown's Meltdown?

33:45 Latest with Terance's Life

42:00 Terance on the state of the Lakers

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On this episode of Showtime With Coop sponsored by betonline.ag, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome Dr. Marcus Amos a professor of sport management at Voorhees College, who holds his doctorate degree in Kinesiology and Sport Studies with a concentration in sport management from the University of Tennessee. Coop Ari and Dr. Amos discuss what Black History Month Means, the lack of black representation in sports, the word "diversity", opioid addiction in sports, and more!

1:30

What does Black History month mean to Dr. Marcus Amos?

13:40

BetOnline Ad Read

14:42

Coop's Lightning Round.

17:30

The state of sports in America today.

22:05 

Brian Flores.

29:09

Locker Room Addiction.

33:35

Success story that made Dr. Marcus Amos proud.

37:00

Who is Dr. Amos basketball G.O.A.T?

41:30

What more does Coop need to do to be in the NBA Hall of Fame?

43:30

Can the current Lakers win the NBA Championship?

45:00

Who will win the Super Bowl?

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