Former Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Michael Cooper continues to be involved in the game even an illustrious career with the storied franchise where he helped them win five NBA Championships.
Cooper was a staple on the “Showtime” Lakers but after he retired, he spent time with Los Angeles as an assistant coach. He later moved on to the WNBA, where he became an assistant for the Los Angeles Sparks before eventually becoming their head coach in 2000. With the Sparks, Cooper would win the 2000 WNBA Coach of the Year award and later lead them to two WNBA Championships.