
Showtime with Coop Podcast
Legendary Laker swingman, “Coop,” lends his view on today’s NBA game in comparison to how basketball was played in the 1980s. From lighthearted comments to serious analytics he and a co-host Ari Temkin as well as guests including Showtime Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Pat Riley and Byron Scott, will discuss current basketball games both form a player and a coaches perspective. Known for his defensive skills, highlight dunks and tenacious defense, Coop will break down the do’s and don’ts of the game of basketball. Coop shares a ‘view from the bench’ with intimate stories from the Laker days and from the WNBA, D-league and the Big 3 as a head coach. On occasion, current events in and around the sports world will also be covered e.g. behaviors off and on the court, the business of sports, travel youth ball, high school ball and his experience as a coach in the Big3. As the only person to win a championship, as either a coach or a player, in the NBA, WNBA, and the NBA D-League, Coop’s positive outlook on life and infectious personality is sure to provide unique and humorous insights as a podcaster.

Legendary Lakers swingman, “Coop,” lends his view on today’s NBA game in comparison to how basketball was played in the 1980s. From lighthearted comments to serious analytics he and a co-host Nick Gelso as well as guests including Showtime Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Pat Riley and Byron Scott, will discuss current basketball games both from a player and a coaches perspective. Known for his defensive skills, highlight dunks and tenacious defense, Coop will break down the do’s and don’ts of the game of basketball. Coop shares a ‘view from the bench’ with intimate stories from the Laker days and from the WNBA, D-league and the Big 3 as a head coach. On occasion current events in and around the sports world will also be covered e.g. behaviors off and on the court, the business of sports, travel youth ball, high school ball and his experience as a coach in the Big3. As the only person to win a championship, as either a coach or a player, in the NBA, WNBA, and the NBA D-League, Coop’s positive outlook on life and infectious personality is sure to provide unique and humorous insights as a podcaster. Topics: Basketball, Showtime, Coop 5’Ds, Student-athletes/Education, Attitude/Motivation, Success/Failure, Teamwork/Teambuilding, Black in America/Race, Spirituality/Purpose, Giving Back and Overcoming Challenges (cancer, Injuries, divorce, Bankruptcy etc.)
Klay Thompson, 4x NBA Champion, Splash Brother, and son of Lakers great Mychal Thompson, joins Michael “Coop” Cooper on Showtime w/ Coop.
Klay reflects on growing up around the Lakers, Kobe’s influence, the Warriors’ first championship, the rise of the Splash Brothers, practice battles, playing with Kyrie Irving, and adjusting to his new chapter with the Dallas Mavericks. Plus — his Top-5 shooters now and all-time, BIG3 League thoughts, and why fishing is his ultimate escape.
👇 Timestamps
00:00 Intro — Coop welcomes Klay
01:02 Early years: growing up around Kobe & the Lakers
03:12 Pre-dynasty Warriors & Mark Jackson’s influence
05:18 First ring & the 3-point revolution
07:34 Practice battles, brotherhood & championships
10:05 “Splash Brothers” nickname origin
12:06 Playing with Kyrie Irving & his leadership
15:15 Roster depth & Mavericks expectations
17:28 Top-5 shooters in today’s game
19:21 Top-5 shooters all-time
21:05 Big3 talk & 4-point shot
22:26 Fishing & life outside basketball
24:35 Wrap
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Hosts

Michael Cooper
