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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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6 Apr 2024 · Michael Cooper played 12 seasons with the Lakers, winning five championships and earning five All-Defensive honors. He also coached the Sparks to two WNBA titles and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024.
6 Apr 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.
5 Apr 2024 · Michael Cooper, the defensive backbone of one of the most dominant teams in NBA history, has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, according to a pair of social media...
Michael Cooper played 12 seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1978 to 1990, winning five NBA championships and one Defensive Player of the Year award. He was known for his defense, especially against Larry Bird, and his knee-high socks.
9 Mac 2021 · Former Lakers standout Michael Cooper, who also coached the Sparks at at USC, is among the 14 finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame's 2021 class.
