Michael Cooper on Guarding Larry Bird, Kobe’s Draft Workout, 80’s Players Getting Disrespected

Lakers legend Michael Cooper joins All The Smoke for a walk down
memory lane that reveals untold stories behind one of
basketball's most celebrated defensive titans. The newly inducted
Hall of Famer breaks down his incredible journey from junior
college underdog to becoming the ultimate "Larry Bird stopper"
during the iconic Showtime Lakers era. Cooper pulls back the
curtain on his legendary defensive prowess—a career that earned
him Defensive Player of the Year in 1987 and eight All-NBA
Defensive team selections. Matt and Stak get Cooper to open up
about his remarkable transformation from NBA player to successful
WNBA coach, sharing intimate stories about basketball royalty
like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Lisa Leslie, Kobe
Bryant, and more. From guarding the game's most challenging
opponents to navigating the competitive landscape of professional
basketball, Cooper delivers raw, unfiltered insights that only a
true basketball icon can provide.


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