Defense -- not offense -- was Cooper's calling card, and it helped the Lakers claim 5 NBA titles during the 1980s. Steve Aschburner Michael Cooper reflects on wanting to continue giving back to the ...

In less than two months, former Los Angeles Lakers 3-and-D wing Michael Cooper will be officially inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame after being voted in earlier this year. It ...

Lakers great Michael Cooper speaks during a news conference at Cal State L.A. on Wednesday after being introduced as the university's men's basketball coach. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times) Michael ...

NBA Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Laker legend Michael Cooper was introduced as the new head coach of the Cal State Los Angeles men's basketball team on Wednesday. Cooper, who has been an associate ...

Michael Cooper reminisced about his time with the Lakers and the surprising connections to Dianne Cannon and Paula Abdul. He shared anecdotes that highlighted both the glamour and the fun behind the ...

Cal State Los Angeles welcomed Lakers "Showtime" legend Michael Cooper as its new men's basketball team head coach Wednesday. The announcement was made during a news conference inside University Gym.

Former Los Angeles Lakers wing Michael Cooper is now officially a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and while some may cringe at the idea of inducting a role player, it is a ...

Cal State Los Angeles was set to welcome Lakers “Showtime” legend Michael Cooper as its new men’s basketball team head coach Wednesday. The announcement was expected to take place during a news ...