Jerry West OPENS UP on Time with LAKERS

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Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper
On this episode of Showtime With Coop Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports talk about the 2020 NBA Champions The Los Angeles Lakers, a possible four point line in the NBA, and once again if LeBron is the GOAT
Ep. 26 Los Angeles Lakers 2020 NBA Champions
2:32
Magic Johnson is the reason LeBron went to the La Lakers
5:56
Ari Temkin: "LeBron is still the best defender in the NBA, when he wants to be."
11:10
Michael Cooper: "Draymond can't defend Anthony Davis, Draymond can't defend LeBron James, and Draymond can't defend Dwight Howard. He might be able to deal with JaVale McGee, but those three players, because of his size, their size and their ability to get up and rebound its gonna be hard for him."
11:49
You heard it from Michael Cooper first, the NBA will adopt a four point line.
15:07
The West is better than the East.
27:00
Doc Rivers in Philadelphia will put a new mindset in the young players.
27:31
Why talk about LeBron's legacy when he is still playing in the NBA?
30:05
Michael Cooper: "If he, and I think he's gonna get close, if he passes Kareem's all time scoring record, i've gotta give LeBron the greatest player to have ever played this game."
35:36
Michael Cooper: "If Adam Silver can pull off this with the group that he had, they're gonna figure out how to get the NBA back on tack again."
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On this episode of Showtime With Coop, Michael Cooper and Ari Temkin welcome LA Laker Legend, the NBA logo himself, Jerry West. In part one of this two part episode, Michael, Jerry, and Ari discuss how Jerry starting playing basketball in the first place, playing college basketball at West Virginia University, playing for the Lakers with Elgin Baylor, team chemistry, and playing the Celtics in the 60's and 70's. Stay tuned for part 2 next week!
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[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

If you enjoyed today’s segment, you’ll love the full version of the Jerry West 2 part convo here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3XUl62pl9-if8k

[@raiderx4148]

Growing up a Lakers fan in the early 70's I as a young black man am proud to say that Jerry West was my first idol. I became a formidable player from emulating Mr. Clutch! I am also pleased to have witnessed the epic battles with Kareem and Wilt. Kareem was the most awesome player I've ever seen. Trust me when I say that Kareem in his Milwaukee years was much better than most people can imagine.

[@rolexmarcelo3218]

These podcasts by both Cooper and Maxwell are all engrossing and interesting. West establishes much greater vividness and credibility to the game in the 60's.

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

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[@robt5818]

Thanks! Mr. West is iconic and I feel badly that the Lakers and now the ridiculous HBO special have mistreated him. I always treasure my memories of Mr. Jerry West!

[@ericsadler9664]

Absolutely. Such a soft spoken, respectful and classy gentleman. He deserves better.

[@thatgirl4633]

hard to see this is the Jerry West portrayed in Winning Time... this guy seems so humble and even keeled ...

[@Amick44]

He is quite upset about it, too.

[@michaelsack9981]

Winning time was more fictional than factual.

[@RemoWilliams1227]

@@michaelsack9981 it was entertaining but must be taken with a spoonful of salt I think.

[@kyledamron]

They really used a lot of creative freedom and it wasn't cool

[@nazztynatenugglife5891]

The Producer's did Jerry dirty in Winning Time. The Man is above reproach, you don't make him THE LOGO if he wasn't a class act!

[@mrbeaverstate]

83 years old at this interview. totally sharp as a tack.

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

He’s coming back on soon too.

[@Papichulo-xc5nd]

I hope coop makes the HOF, he deserves it

[@BoosterGoldEarth6]

Lies

[@alienleads]

Jerry West the Goat

[@fletch4813]

Jerry West. Wow!

[@richdouglas2311]

My top 5 favorite players: 1. Julius Erving 2. Jerry West 3. Wilt Chamberlain 4. Bobby Jones 5. Connie Hawkins 6. Larry Bird (Yeah, 6. You wanna make something of it?)

[@moneyfindersllc6236]

The best player of all time is Kareem hands down!!! Apparently you've Never seen Kareem shoot a three-point shot. You should watch the one-on-one game between Dr. J and Kareem -- It's essentially a No-Contest affair!!! And J is your No. 1... ;-) 👍👍

[@richdouglas2311]

@@moneyfindersllc6236 I said Dr J was my favorite, not the greatest. But some people have a deep-seated need to feel right, so go ahead.

[@Amick44]

@@moneyfindersllc6236 yeah, but not exactly an ideal matchup. 7'3 vs 6'6 1/2.

[@rickteasley2237]

Steph curry, Larry bird, Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain , Rick Barry....my favs

[@rubenluna3285]

West & Coop 2 of great stars of NBA days gone by, we as old school NBA fans appreciate you both forever.🏀🏀🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Headysake]

Jerry West is a national treasure.

[@yossarianmnichols9641]

Coop was a hellavu defender. I alway remember him guarding MJ, What a show they put on.

[@RemoWilliams1227]

You ain't lyin, Coop was an utter pest.

[@David23.45.1]

Yeah Larry Bird said Cooper was the guy who defended him the best.

[@j-dub.d-trey]

Lakers need to reconcile with this man.

[@paulvon2378]

Mr. Clutch. Jerry West 44

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Great beginning and I’m tuning into part two now.

[@divinecrow6823]

The Lakers we’re fools to let him go…I wonder what he thinks about the 2022 Lakers roster (a joke)

[@splashnskillz37]

He left in 2001 bruh

[@divinecrow6823]

@@splashnskillz37 Exactly, they shouldn’t have let him go

[@joseyeastwood]

Mr. Clutch the NBA logo himself the legendary Jerry West #44🏀

[@MichaelTeniente]

I've always been a big fan of Jerry West, but this interview told me a lot. It's as if he wants to avoid the obvious: the '71-'72 Lakers. That team won 33 games in a row which to this day is still a record. They finished the season 69-13. That was a record until the Bulls did better. That season the Lakers won the Championship for the first time in Los Angeles. That was a team that played right and Jerry was a part of that team. Baylor started the season with the Lakers but had to retire like 9 games into the season. When he retired, the Lakers started their 33 game win streak. At the end of the Finals, it was Wilt Chamberlain who was named MVP for the series. Yes! Wilt Chamberlain. How come Mr. West didn't mention this? The way he spoke it's as if that didn't happen. It was Wilt Chamberlain who led the Lakers to their first championship in Los Angeles. And he did in record breaking fashion. Additionally, Wilt led Philadelphia to a championship in the '66-'67 season with a 68-14 record. Do you see that? Until the Bulls broke the Lakers 69-13 record, it was Wilt Chamberlain who owned the best 2 season in NBA history. Again, the '66-'67 season at 68-14 and the '71-'72 season at 69-13. Yes Wilt Chamberlain the owner of the best 2 team in NBA history until the Bulls and Warriors did better. So don't give me any of that crap that Chamberlain was a selfish player. Chamberlain is the GOAT.

[@BoosterGoldEarth6]

It very obvious to any astute observer, that Jerry West and Elgin didn't like Wilt. In fact resented Wilt

[@lexbeltran1354]

Wilt is the only center in NBA history to have led the league in assists👍

[@IG-kn6ne]

Why is Arel hawani a sidekick with Coop?

[@realone8092]

I'm the real logo but I let the world think it's Jerry😝😏😎

[@ice_man81]

Jerry is the 2nd best white guy

[@rickteasley2237]

Jerry West has few peers as an all-round player........ Jordan and Bird and who else.....really

[@brachio1000]

Abrupt, frustrating ending.

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

Parts 3 & 4 recording this week.

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

Full episodes can be found here: Sub on Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showtime-podcast-with-lakers-legend-coop/id1509730329 or on Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0?si=GbPaLWYHQfWbHL1Wl1OazQ&dl_branch=1

[@Pronzini1]

Kareem, Magic, and Worthy were better than Jerry, Wilt, and Elgin

[@senseichess8688]

As good as ok ...better....no

[@leoderosia9279]

If they were all in their prime it would be a toss up

[@senseichess8688]

@@leoderosia9279 of course....infact 5 of them ard in mist the greatest 20 players of all-time lists...and worthy is a couple notches below that list

[@mikegillins4992]

I would give magic edge over west but worthy wasn't as good all-around player as Baylor and even thou Kareem is more accomplished than wilt prime Chamberlain was better player than prime jabber

[@ronbonora7872]

you probably have not even seen West, Wilt or Elgin play.....LOL....

[@73Trident]

Lifelong Celtic fan. Huge fan of Jerry West. Michael Cooper not at all. I'm from New Mexico, used to be a UNM fan. To this day I still believe Ellenberger, Cooper And Marvin Johnson BLUE CHIPPED the Lobos in the NCAA tournament. Cooper and Johnson were missing bunnies. Ellenberger record speaks for its self. Who were his two best players, Cooper and Johnson. No respect for Cooper. HOF no fucking way.

[@NBAHistoryCLNS]

Ouch. Big words. No proof. Tough one

[@michaeltamares7974]

Dude.. something happened to you as a kid?? Chill and relax