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 ...
Michael Cooper had a cool and composed response to learning that Michael Jordan was not happy about him winning the 1987 Defensive Player of the Year award. Cooper, who earned his reputation as ...