Lakers retire Michael Cooper's No. 21

Lakers retire Michael Cooper's No. 21 on an emotional night for the Hall of Fame guard from Pasadena
When the Lakers raised Cooper's No. 21 to the rafters on Monday night, Cooper relished his long-awaited turn to be in the spotlight. The 17-time NBA champion Lakers honored Cooper in a halftime ceremony during their game against the San Antonio Spurs,
Lakers retire Michael Cooper's No. 21 jersey on an emotional night
Michael Cooper spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers as a defense-minded guard who always focused on helping his Showtime teammates to be stars
Lakers Called Out for Massive Mistake During Michael Cooper Jersey Retirement
The Los Angeles Lakers honored their most recent Hall of Famer, former five-time 'Showtime'-era champion Michael Cooper, with a special jersey retirement ceremo
Michael Cooper says Lakers jersey retirement ‘more special’ than Hall of Fame induction
Michael Cooper’s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in October was nearly three decades in the making. And yet, after Monday night, it wasn’t even the most “special” honor Cooper has received over the last few months.
Deja Vu for Lakers Legend as He Celebrates Michael Cooper’s Jersey Retirement
Michael Cooper became the latest Showtime-era legend to be inducted into the Hall of Fame! The post Deja Vu for Lakers Legend as He Celebrates Michael Cooper’s Jersey Retirement appeared first on EssentiallySports.
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