Test your knowledge of NBA history with Lakers' Michael Cooper

**Welcome to another exciting episode of Showtime with Michael Cooper!**

In this episode, we delve deep into the world of the NBA with renowned historian, Josh Schnitman. We kick off with an homage to Cooper's contributions to the Showtime Lakers' five NBA titles and a groundbreaking proposal for a new compensation agreement. The conversation takes us through NBA history, exploring notable teams, legendary figures, and unforgettable moments.

**Timestamps:**

00:00 - Episode introduction by Michael Cooper
00:30 - Intro Credits
00:40 - Welcoming NBA historian, Josh Schnitman
00:45 - Tribute to Cooper's contributions to Showtime Lakers' NBA titles
02:00 - Discussion on a new NBA compensation agreement
02:25 - Nick's proposition for NBA Cares charities
04:03 - Reflections on the Washington Bullets, Dick Motta & Wes Unseld
04:30 - Spotlight on Bill Sharman
05:30 - Flashback to the 1988 NBA Finals: Lakers vs Pistons
10:36 - Honoring Arnold “Red” Auerbach
12:00 - Remembering Chick Hearn & Elgin Baylor
13:04 - Looking back at Larry Bird
15:20 - Celebrating Magic Johnson
16:15 - Recalling Magic Johnson’s iconic baby hook vs the Celtics in 1987
18:00 - Reliving the 1980 NBA Championship Lakers
18:55 - Unpacking the 1985 NBA Championship Lakers
19:10 - Revisiting the 1987 NBA Championship Lakers run
21:44 - A shoutout to Factor Meals
23:15 - Memories of the 1988 Dallas Mavericks
24:00 - Reflecting on Isiah Thomas in the 1988 NBA Finals
25:30 - Michael Cooper's thoughts on HBO's Winning Time series on Showtime Lakers
26:40 - Introduction to FanDuel

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[dwaynewesley]

This guy Josh is the GOAT on Lakers History! DEW 😀

[bluegregory]

Wow! I've been a Lakers fan since 1980, and thought I knew a lot about the team, but this guy is amazing.

[overratedgm]

I have a question for Josh. In the 1988 Finals Game 6, of the 25 points Isiah Thomas scored in the 3rd quarter, how many of them were scored when Coop was guarding Isiah?

[mckoosa-nv]

Great show - they ALL are! -- Say now Coop, do you read these comments my good brother? -- Do you remember when the Lakers came back from 21 down in the 3rd quarter at Seattle when they were the defending NBA Champs - Game #4 of the 1980 Western Conference Finals, at Seattle in the collegiate gym where the Washington Huskies play? -- Damn, you guys just broke the Sonics - you went 12-0 against them in the NBA Playoffs after that - 4 straight after the Sonics stole game #1 at The Forum in '80 -- and 4-0 sweeps in 1987 and '89 - Downtown Freddie Brown, Gus Williams and Dennis Johnson - and Jack Sikma, Lonnie Shelton, John Johnson and Paul Silas - The 1978-79 NBA World Champions!

[LoganNagol]

Dang if there was a basketball trivia show this guy would be the champ 🔥

[andybilakshow]

*PUCKER UP* to get with COOP 🤣
All true of course. Wait ago for another "fantastic" show
This guy Josh is an NBA *JACKPOT*
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