Join Byron Scott in this engaging episode of ‘Byron Scott’s Fast Break’ as he sits down with NBA legend and Hall of Famer Michael Cooper. They reminisce about the Showtime Lakers era, share heartfelt memories of Dikembe Mutombo, and discuss the current state of basketball. Cooper reflects on his upcoming Hall of Fame induction and the honor of having his jersey raised among the Lakers greats. The conversation covers a range of topics, including Cooper’s coaching career, the impact of players like Caitlin Clark on the WNBA, and the legacy of Kobe Bryant. Don’t miss this in-depth look at the glorious past and dynamic future of basketball.
00:28 Remembering Dikembe Mutombo
03:47 Michael Cooper’s Hall of Fame Journey
07:55 Showtime Lakers Rivalry with Boston Celtics
14:48 Comparing Eras: 80s vs Today’s NBA
21:39 Michael Cooper’s Coaching Career
27:10 The Impact of Caitlin Clark on the WNBA
30:02 Top Five Players Coached by Coop and B
35:25 Favorite Kobe Bryant Stories
42:09 Top Five All-Time Lakers
25 Comments
Byron: 'mbiid.
Coop: Who?
That's the exact correct reaction to Embiid.
Congratulations Michael Cooper La Laker true legend a Hall of Famer…!!!!
You guys are saying Shaq had a better scoring arsenal, because Wilt didn't have an outside jumpshot? So, did Shaq have a jay? Wilt had a fade-away jumpshot, that was probably better than Shaq's.
Yall squads that yall coached , were fire . Damn😂. Coop was there wit Melo? Learn something new everyday
Been a Laker fan since 1977. Congrats Coop!👍👍
Coop-A-Loop yeah baby!!!
Lakers don't win 5 championships without Coop, so he would be in that top 5
Finally Coop is in the HOF! Well deserved… One of the GOAT defensive players, one of the GOAT overall role-players, one of the GOAT 6th men, and ofc he’s an integral part of a dynasty!
Salute
Outstanding show. Coregulations Michael Cooper, HOF.. And I agree, Bryon Scott should be next and Robert Horry. 🏀💜💛
Laker legends
Byron got his own podcast?!! Ayy man I love that you doing this what better way to teach us youngins about the old school game and keeping it alive man I love it!✊🏿
Inglewoods finest
👍 Much Respect 👍
Classic episode BScott… Salute to the 2 GOATS you and Cooper 💪🏾💪🏾🏁
‘Bout time Coop made the HOF🏀🏀
I love CC she’s so nice and literally changing the W, but humbleness lol no way they watching the actual games. She lets the defense know she’s kickin ass 😂
I know it's been brought-up more than once before fellas and, I've left multiple comments over at Coop's podcast channel about this as well but, it's long overdue for you two and Magic to get together for a show(at least 2hrs)to reminisce about you three playing together, your careers, and some great stories from times on the team bus, airplane, team hotels, practices, etc., so that those dedicated fans like me who were there from the beginning can sit back and enjoy a trip down memory-lane with you.
I understand that Magic can be, and is, busy with his day-to-day business commitments but, I'm sure he can set aside 2hrs for some old friends and teammates whom he dearly loves to this day. Thanks again for everything!
Is it true coop could snatch a quarter off the top of the backboard?
One part of a great three guards rotation along with Isiah Thomas joe dumars Vinnie Johnson vernon maxwell Kenny the jet Smith sam cassell and other
COOP-A-LOOP!!!! 😃🙏🏼💪🏼👍🏼
Man, I remember the Forum would explode with every Coop-a-Loop!
That Gucci Byron is dipped in! Frosty!
Coop magic and b scott great backcourt
Ranking both Jerry West AND Elgin Baylor ahead of Kobe??? They could've just left that part out.🤣🤣
If Dennis Rodman and Ben Wallace were elected for the HOF, so should Cooper! Magic ran the offense, and Coop ran the defense. Well deserved.