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Join us for an exciting episode of Showtime with Coop, where the Michael Cooper dives deep into the fun "Start, Bench, Cut" debate featuring some of the NBA's biggest stars! In this episode, they analyze the careers of Kyrie Irving, Luka Dončić, and Damian Lillard, sparking a lively discussion about their unique strengths and weaknesses.
The conversation continues with Jayson Tatum, James Worthy, and Scottie Pippen, as the hosts clash over who deserves the top spot based on their all-around game and defensive skills. Finally, they tackle the intriguing comparison of Norm Nixon, Maurice Cheeks, and World B. Free, showcasing their playmaking and scoring abilities. Tune in for a fun-filled episode packed with basketball insights and playful banter!
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"Start, Bench, Cut featuring Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Scottie Pippen" is an episode of Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion. Runtime 17 min. Published June 1, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.