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 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 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.)
Welcome to the latest episode of Showtime with Coop, where we have the pleasure of bringing these together two legends of the NBA – Byron Scott and Michael Cooper – to reminisce about their time with the iconic Showtime Lakers.
Byron Scott was a three-time NBA champion with the Lakers and a key part of the team’s success in the 1980s. Michael Cooper was a 5x NBA champion, defensive stalwart and fan favorite, known for his tenacity on the court and his clutch shooting.
In this episode, Coop sits down with Scott to discuss their memories of playing for the Showtime Lakers, one of the most dominant teams in NBA history. They share stories of their experiences on and off the court, their relationships with their teammates and coaches, and the strategies that made them so successful.
As they reflect on their time with the Lakers, Scott and Cooper offer insights into what it takes to build a winning team, how to develop a championship mindset, and the importance of trust and camaraderie among teammates. They also discuss the challenges they faced, both on and off the court, and how they overcame them to become champions.
Throughout the video, we hear from Scott and Cooper about some of the most memorable moments of their careers, including their championship runs, their battles against other great teams of the era, and their interactions with some of the NBA’s biggest stars.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the Showtime Lakers, an avid NBA historian, or simply someone who loves great basketball, this video is sure to offer a fascinating glimpse into one of the most legendary teams in sports history. So sit back, relax, and join us as we revisit the glory days of the Showtime Lakers with two of their greatest players.
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00:00 – Intro
00:20 – Showtime Lakers best backcourt trio in nba history?
02:20 – FanDuel credit. Bet $5, receive $200 in bonus bets. Go to https///FanDuel.com/Boston
02:35 – welcome to Showtime Byron Scott!
03:01 – What city grew the best basketball players?
04:31 – the California basketball style
05:30 – The Lakers Enforcers of the 1980’s
06:20 – Byron Scott’s experience at Arizona State
07:30 – Byron Scott’s career accomplishments
08:20 – How Dennis Johnson helped Byron Scott make his decision to go pro
09:45 – Byron Scott as a rookie declared himself better than Magic Johnson
10:30 – Rookies, AC Green & Byron Scott’s first training camp with the lakers.
13:24 – Coop’s favorite sports book, https///FanDuel.com/Boston
14:29 – Byron Scott Tells a Jerry West story
15:30 – Byron Scott Tells a LeBron James story
16:16 – Byron Scott Tells a Doctor Buss Story
17:40 – Byron Scott Tells a Kyrie Irving Story
18:45 – Byron Scott Tells a Kobe Bryant Story
20:20 – Byron Scott Tells Celtics Lakers Stories
20:50 – Byron Scott & Michael Cooper’s Most Hated Celtics
21:07 – Byron Scott Tells a Danny Ainge story
22:30 – Byron Scott Tells a Cedric Maxwell story
24:00 – Do players in the NBA today still have that venom towards each other?
25:15 – How the players today are no longer students of NBA history
26:50 – How Byron Scott transitioned from playing to coaching in the NBA
28:42 – Byron Scott’s favorite team to coach
31:58 – Byron Scott’s favorite championship team with the Lakers + and the Pat Riley “back to back” promise
34:40 Michael Cooper & Byron Scott Tell ‘Bad Boy’ Pistons Stories
36:59 – Byron Scott talks about the health of the NBA today
39:00 – Thank you Byron Scott for joining Showtime with Coop
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