The Showtime Lakers era of the ‘80s was a time in basketball defined by flashy moves and superstar players like Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Behind the scenes, Michael Cooper was leading a defense that would cement their legacy. But just because he was a star on the court didn’t mean he felt like one off it. This week, we sit down with five-time NBA Champion showtimecooper21 to hear how he worked past his insecurity to create a career worthy of a highlight reel. #NBA #Basketball #NBAPlayoffs #ShowtimeLakers #Lakers #MichaelCooper #Coop