Michael Cooper

Spurs edge Heat in NBA Finals opener

2013-06-06 22:45:00

addCustomPlayer('1189yw62t2l8f1q7dcyl28cduy', '', '', 600, 418, 'perf1189yw62t2l8f1q7dcyl28cduy', 'eplayer15'); MIAMI -- There's really no other way to say it. The Old Big Three beat the Bold Beat Three. It's too late to keep thinking the San...

Kobe Bryant announces August event to help eradicate homelessness

2013-05-19 21:14:00

On Sunday night, Kobe Bryant announced "Kobe up Close," an Aug. 15 charity event to be held at Nokia Theatre. "I'd like to officially announce that I'm partnering with the Sports Spectacular to help eradicate homelessness," said Bryant in a pre-recorded...

Magic Johnson believes leader will emerge on Dodgers

2013-03-22 14:00:00

PHOENIX – The Dodgers don’t have a clear-cut leader, but Magic Johnson is certain one will emerge. “That’s the last piece of this puzzle for us,” Johnson said. “Who’s going to be that leader?” Matt Kemp,...

Jerry Buss dies at 80; Lakers owner brought 'Showtime' success to L.A.

2013-02-18 14:46:00

When Jerry Buss bought the Lakers in 1979, he wanted to build a championship team. He also wanted to put on a show. The new owner gave courtside seats to movie stars. He hired pretty women to dance during timeouts. He spent freely on big stars and...

Lakers owner Jerry Buss brought 'Showtime' success to L.A.

2013-03-03 00:00:00

The frozen fields of Wyoming came first. Long before the championship trophies. Before the glitz and glamour. Jerry Buss was still a teenager, digging ditches beside his stepfather, when he dreamed of bigger things. It was youthful ambition — a...

Cashing in their championships

2013-03-03 00:00:00

1979-80 FINALS Lakers 4, Philadelphia 76ers 2 An old dog, a new trickster and birth of 'Showtime' "Showtime" began as 20-year-old rookie Magic Johnson inspired this talented team to first in the Pacific Division. After four close games in the...

Lakers owner Jerry Buss dies at 80

2013-02-18 08:00:00

Jerry Buss, the longtime owner of the Lakers whose penchant for showmanship helped turn the game of basketball into “Showtime” and who led the team to 10 NBA championships, died Monday. He was 80. A self-made millionaire who built his...

L.A.'s greatest sports moments No. 2: Magic's junior sky hook

2011-12-22 16:33:45

Kobe Bryant watching Josh McRoberts: 'Wow, the game is changing'

2012-01-25 16:35:52

Michael Cooper unconcerned if Kobe Bryant plays in Italy [Video]

2011-10-04 16:34:58

NBA lockout: Lakers' five remaining exhibition games canceled

2011-10-04 21:35:30

Magic Johnson, Jerry West debate all-time greatest Lakers team

2011-10-05 16:35:04

A who's who of basketball greatness assembles alongside the statue of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Friday evening outside of Staples Center. If you look closely, you can spot Lakers legends Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, James Worthy, Magic Johnson, Julius Erving, Pat Riley, Michael Cooper, Kurt Rambis and

2012-11-16 00:00:00

The setting: As the shot clock was winding down, Cooper made an 18-footer to give the Lakers a 106-100 lead with 1:51 left at the Boston Garden. The significance: Cooper s shot helped the Lakers secure a 109-102 victory and tie the series.

2011-04-13 16:39:53

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, trailing by a point at the Forum when Cooper, who had not made a basket all game, hit a 17-footer with seven seconds left.

1982-06-09 00:00:00

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