48 Minutes5 Aug 2025

Hall of Famer & Laker Legend Michael Cooper on all things hoops! Past & Present!

0:00 Intro

1:03 Bruce introduces Hall of Famer & Lakers Legend Michael Cooper

2:31 Coop on his childhood memories of the Lakers growing up in the LA area

3:32 How Coop was able to develop into one of the game’s greatest defenders

4:53 Coop reflects on his lifelong friendship with Magic Johnson

7:30 Is Kareem’s GOAT case better than MJ & LeBron?

10:54 The Kurt Rambis effect on the Lakers

14:59 Coop on the family vibe, love, & culture within the Lakers organization

17:50 Will the Laker culture change now with new ownership?

19:06 Pat Riley’s biggest strengths as a coach

22:27 What did Michael Cooper learn under Jerry West?

25:14 Coop on the Lakers organization fallout with Jerry West

26:33 Having coached the WNBA many years ago, how much has the skill level changed over time?

30:29 What it was like playing against & then coaching against old rival Bill Laimbeer

32:20 Coop on the impact of both Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese in the WNBA

34:24 Will individual rivalries in the WNBA spark even more interest in the league?

36:13 What’s it like being a head coach in the Big 3?

40:00 The 4-point shot in the Big 3, could the NBA adapt that?

41:46 Coop on Marcus Smart’s potential impact on the Lakers next season

43:24 Coop on what DeAndre Ayton can bring to this Lakers team

45:45 How should Luka’s game improve now that he’s in shape?

47:18 What advice would Coop give Zion Williamson

49:04 Can Ben Simmons still be a contributor to the contending NBA team?

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