It has been back and forth for years in the NBA generation war. The old players accuse the modern game of losing its edge, citing load management, 3-point relevance and softer defense. On the flip ...

Michael Cooper, who in his long career never managed to be an All-Star, was selected five times to the All-Defensive First Team and was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1987. "I always ...

Los Angeles Lakers legend Michael Cooper chose between Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, and other stars as the toughest players he had to guard. Michael Cooper, a cornerstone of the “Showtime” Los Angeles ...