
CLNS Media Network
Legendary Lakers swingman, "Coop," lends his view on today’s NBA game in comparison to how basketball was played in the 1980s. From lighthearted comments to serious analytics he and a co-host Nick Gelso as well as guests including Showtime Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Pat Riley and Byron Scott, will discuss current basketball games both from a player and a coaches perspective. Known for his defensive skills, highlight dunks and tenacious defense, Coop will break down the do's and don’ts of the game of basketball. Coop shares a ‘view from the bench’ with intimate stories from the Laker days and from the WNBA, D-league and the Big 3 as a head coach. On occasion current events in and around the sports world will also be covered e.g. behaviors off and on the court, the business of sports, travel youth ball, high school ball and his experience as a coach in the Big3. As the only person to win a championship, as either a coach or a player, in the NBA, WNBA, and the NBA D-League, Coop’s positive outlook on life and infectious personality is sure to provide unique and humorous insights as a podcaster. Topics: Basketball, Showtime, Coop 5’Ds, Student-athletes/Education, Attitude/Motivation, Success/Failure, Teamwork/Teambuilding, Black in America/Race, Spirituality/Purpose, Giving Back and Overcoming Challenges (cancer, Injuries, divorce, Bankruptcy etc.)
Listen guide
Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion is a basketball podcast from CLNS Media Network. Hit play on the latest episode above, or follow the show to get a heads-up when a new one drops.
Yesterday • 47 min
June 14, 2026 • 40 min
Michael Ray Richardson on NBA Past & Present + Troubled Career & Finding Success
June 1, 2026 • 17 min
Start, Bench, Cut featuring Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and Scottie Pippen
May 26, 2026 • 22 min
Klay Thompson Reveals Greatest Shooters Ever, Warriors Dynasty
May 22, 2026 • 19 min
Michael Cooper plays Start, Bench, Cut featuring NBA Legends
May 11, 2026 • 32 min
Darren Daye Talks '87 Celtics, playing in Europe vs NBA, legendary teammates
May 4, 2026 • 30 min
Sidney Moncrief on time in Milwaukee, facing 80s Lakers, current NBA
April 27, 2026 • 22 min
Michael Cooper’s Reveals His Top Five Defensive Assignments in the NBA
April 20, 2026 • 53 min
Rick Mahorn on Bad Boy Pistons, Trash Talk, and Untold Stories from the '80s
April 13, 2026 • 44 min
George Gervin on Becoming the "Ice Man," Early Career, and Toughest Opponents