Magic Johnson used to throw lobs and sweet assists to his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Michael Cooper. Although their playing days are long over now, Johnson continues to be an unselfish friend, always there to shower them with praises and congratulatory messages.
Just take for example the heartwarming message he posted on X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate Cooper for the latter getting elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
I don’t even know where to start! I tried to wait until Saturday…but I just can’t hold the news 😂 I’m so so thrilled that my Showtime running mate and one of my best friends Michael Cooper has been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame!!
Coop is the greatest defensive player I’ve ever seen in the NBA – and I would know because I went up against him every single day in practice! His play on the offensive end was strong too. He was an excellent point guard and 3-point shooting threat. A lot of people may not know that he once held the record for the most 3-pointers in an NBA Finals game (with 6) before Steph Curry came along. He was mentally and physically tough, which made him such an amazing teammate. And I can’t forget about our special alley oops, aka the Coop-a-Loop! I loved throwing him those high lobs, which always sent the Forum into a frenzy!
I’m so happy for Michael, his wife Yvonne, and his kids for this well-deserved honor and Laker Nation should be ecstatic as well! Cookie and I can’t wait to support Coop at the Hall of Fame ceremony on August 17th.
Los Angeles Lakers Legend Finally to be Inducted to Hall of Fame
Known for being a defensive anchor of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s, Cooper spent his entire NBA career with the Purple & Gold franchise from the 1978-79 season to the 1989-1990 campaign. During t his time in the NBA, Cooper averaged 8.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 steals through 873 games.
Cooper is a 5-time NBA champion and a one-time Defensive Player of the Year. He was also named to five NBA All-Defensive First Teams.
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