Michael Jerome Cooper (born April 15, 1956) is an American basketball coach and former player. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers during his entire career in the National Basketball Association, winning five NBA championships with the Lakers during their Showtime era.

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Jan 14, 2025 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Cooper spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers as a defense-minded guard who always focused on helping his Showtime teammates to be stars.

Oct 13, 2024 · Known for his defense, Michael Cooper celebrates a Lakers win in Game 2 of the 1987 NBA Finals in which he made six of seven three-point shotsd against the Celtics.

Apr 6, 2024 · Michael Cooper's defensive prowess helped the Lakers win five NBA championships. Now he's part of the 2024 Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame class.

Jan 14, 2025 · The 17-time NBA champion Lakers honored Cooper in a halftime ceremony during their game against the San Antonio Spurs, unveiling his No. 21 jersey on the wall of honor at …

Oct 12, 2024 · Michael Cooper, "Coooooop,” as Lakers fans call him has agreed to a series of interviews in the months leading up to his jersey retirement in January.

Apr 6, 2024 · Michael Cooper, who helped the Lakers win five NBA championships during the 1980s "Showtime" era, has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Oct 14, 2024 · Defense -- not offense -- was Michael Cooper's calling card, helping the Lakers claim 5 NBA titles during the 1980s.

Apr 6, 2024 · Michael “Coop” Cooper, an integral player during the Showtime Lakers era that won five NBA championships, will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame later this year as part of...