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NBA History Storytellers on CLNSCLNS CEO curates unique and original NBA history content each week Author: Nick Gelso, CLNS Media
CLNS Media has become a home for sports history enthusiasts & retired athletes, especially NBA players. With CLNS new VOD initiative, the content team have taken this opportunity to launch several new VOD channels throughout the OTT universe. Now a hosting platform for former NBA MVPs, FINALs MVPs, DPOY award recipients, scoring champs and league title holders, a new, exclusive home for this content in the VOD sphere was in order. Welcome to the NBA Legends Vintage Vault Pods, vidcasts & unique, rarely seen footage. Here, you will find new content from the likes of: Cedric Maxwell - 2x champ, 1981 Finals MVP Michael Coop Cooper- 5x champ, 1987 DPOY Tony Allen - Defensive Juggernaut & 2008 World Champion Jameer Nelson - Longtime Orlando Magic PG Bob McAdoo - 3x Champ NBA MVP, League Scoring Champ Bob Ryan - Basketball HOF Journalist, Boston Globe Frequent appearances from: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar James Worthy Kendrick Perkins Mike Gorman Doc Rivers Dominique Wilkins Sean David Language: en Genres: Basketball, History, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Michael Cooper reveals his hardest defensive assignments in the NBA | Showtime with Coop
Wednesday, 14 January, 2026
In the world of basketball, defense is just as important as offense. And when it comes to locking down the opposing team's top scorers, few players in NBA history can match the skills of 5x champion as a key member of the Showtime Lakers and 1987 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Michael Cooper. In this video, Coop takes us on a deep dive into his top five defensive assignments. From guarding the likes of Larry Bird and Isiah Thomas, to shutting down George Gervin and Alex English, Cooper proved time and time again that he was one of the best defenders to ever step onto the court. But what made Cooper so special? It wasn't just his quick hands or his ability to read the offense. It was his commitment to studying his opponents and understanding their tendencies. Cooper knew that defense was about more than just stopping a player from scoring - it was about disrupting their rhythm, throwing them off their game, and forcing them to make mistakes. Throughout this video, he breaks down each of defensive assignment and provides insights into his techniques, strategies, and mindset. We'll see how he used his length and agility to frustrate top scorers in the 1980’s NBA. So if you're ready to go inside the mind of an NBA defensive legend, join in and explore Michael Cooper's top five defensive assignments in NBA history. You won't be disappointed! Showtime with Coop is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
