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Cooper-best fast break defender the game has ever seen

Mr Michael Cooper hello how are you this is the lady that you met Monday at the auto car auto place in Pomona Mr Cooper I do apologize when you asked for my phone number I actually did not have a phone at that time to give you because I was on my way to buy a new phone when I met you I don't know how else to contact you if you buy any chance see this message can you please send me the pictures that we took together on Monday I do have an email and a new phone number I'm not sure if I should leave it on this site he may not even see it but if you so happen to you can reach me at

Just found this, in tears. Will never forget those great Lakers teams of the eighties.

Man o Man, does this guy deserve this honor big time, big time player with those high sox and laces from his shorts dangling down, long time Celtics fan here and in 1987 NBA Finals he killed us with those 6-7 3 pointers in one game sorry cant remember with game, Love watching him play because for a skinny man he was physical, tough and played tough defense. Ask Larry Bird

Hey can I ask how you get your footage, also how did you know Cooper watched/liked your vids?

my favorite laker team of all time

Name of the track at the end?

COOOOOP!!🏀👊🏾🏀

COOOOOP!!!🏀👊🏾🏀

Coop was chasing em' down b4 LBJ was born lol

My goodness!!! Damn!!! He could do it all!!!

Those images of Cooper are super impressive

Coop's getting his number retired by the Lakers in January.

That hall of Famer right there yell

Coop was chasing them down b4 LBJ

That block at 4: 23 takes the cake. BLOCKING the shot even though there was a screen. My goodness.

This puts Dr. J's famous dunk on Coop into significant view. Given how many times Coop had blocked so many great players on a drive to the basket, who knows how many people actually thought Coop would've blocked the Doctor. Even more impressive on the Doctor's part that he did slam it home on one of the best defensive players ever to play the game.

Probably the best defensive shooting guard ever.

Great stuff from Coop! Thanks for the upload. These teams’ battles against one another were unreal

Cooooooooop! Loved the 80s Lakers!

Bird fan, but enjoyed watching Cooper, Worthy, and Scott play.

My favorite Laker of all time. First game I saw him he came in off the bench and got a steal off an inbounds play and a couple minutes later got an offensive rebound off a missed free throw. Complete disrupter to the other team. One of those players that could play in any era and seamlessly fit in with any team. I had hoped Trevor Ariza would be the new Coooooop but he left in free agency.

What made Michael Cooper so valuable during the 80s Showtime Lakers was his ability to play 3 positions and guard those same 3 positions.

I'm sorry but Wilt was more dominant than Kareem.

I saw this in person many times. I'm from Orange County, CA and have bled purple & gold since Magic's rookie season. Cooper is top 10 all-time perimeter defender. He had the wingspan of Rodan over conquered land.

Nice video!

Which game was this?

Greatest Laker ever😎🏀🇺🇸

Got to love Michael Cooper. What a gamer!

I was a fan since junior high back in 80. I had two jerseys, 21 and 42. Quickest cats on the floor, man.

if he play in today's nba come on, he is the beast, he just need to train 3% and then 10 time all D for sure

in every 10 years, here are the best defensive SF of all time in each 10 years period, best defensive SF in 80s , is Micahel Cooper (8x all d, 1 DPOY, prime in 1980-1987) 7'3 wingspan?? (not sure) then in 90s the best Defensive SF is Scottie Pippen (10x all d, 1 steal champ, prime in 1990-1999) 7'3 wingspan then in 2000, the best defensive SF is Bruce Bowen (8x all D, prime in 2000-2008) 6'10 wingspan 2010 Kawhi Leonard (7x all d, 1 DPOY, prime in 2013-2021) 7'3 wingspan 2020 Herbert Jones (to be continue , 2023- ?) 7-foot wingspan

When asked that question Bird doesn't hesitate says Michael Cooper doesn't mention anyone else.

legend

Finally going into the Hall like Bobby Jones. Great to see defense and team play being recognized!

Only thing left is for the lakers to retire 21

Andrew Tony is like Bobby Fisher... Hardly any interviews post-NBA of him... Like he disappeared off the face of the earth almost.

All-time great defensive play by an all-time great defensive player. Another day at the office for Coop lol.

Thanks for that. My namesake Coop was such a menace. Great memories of the Showtime Lakers

Lakers had the two best defenders of all time: Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Cooper.

There’s no Showtime without hall of famer Michael Cooper!

Unlike Bird to go against fundamentals and not use his left and fend off with his right. Probably would have made the layup and possibly drew a foul leading to a 3 point play.

I love this video. Coop was a gem of a player and love his podcasts today. Lakers always had a chance to win when Coop was in the game.

Nothing beats 1980’s Lakers with Chick Hearn calling the game.

Exhibit A as to why Coop’s HOF selection is well-deserved.

Hof Michael cooper

My fav Showtime Laker

Facts. With Milwaukee, he was way more than just the skyhook. He was physically dominant.

WAY TO GO COOP!!! About bloody time!! I'm a die-hard Celtics fan, and as much as I HATED the Showtime Lakers, I couldn't be mad at them individually. My fave players behind Bird and his big 3 are Magic (3-way tied as goat with Bird and MJ on my personal list), Nique, Coop and Byron. And I wouldn't admit that in my family for yearrrrrs LOL. Some people dont realize what a problem Coop was back in the day. For the 80s Celtics and Bird fans, HE was the guy we paid attention to. He could steal or smash opp shots from practically anywhere--which was deadly against a long-2 shooter like Bird or post demons like McHale and Olajuwon. CONGRATS COOP!! Even those of us who wanted to hate you love you!! 😄 #ShowtimeLaker21🏀

I called it w/ work buddies 4yrs....the young guys were saying Dray Green should b a hall of farmer. I chime n, not b4 Lakers Mike Cooper. They laughed at me & said Coop was from the olden days. Then I encouraged them 2 do their TH-cam homework on him. Took them 3 days & they said ok maybe you're right....