According to Magic, Michael Cooper was just voted into the HOF
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… pic.twitter.com/54K0S0znWa— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 5, 2024
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Oh yeah, Michael Cooper finally made it into the Hall of Fame! It’s about time they recognized his greatness on the court.
I can see Magic doing this after agreeing to not leak it.
good
bout time, I think he deserves to have his jersey retired as well
Lmao well thanks Magic 🤣
5 championships, heart of the lakers showtime defense, 1x DPOY, AND WNBA champion coach? Fosho
I really hope he didn’t get ahead of Coop’s own discovery and sharing with his family/friends. I love Magic…he’s my basketball idol, and since he and Coop are still so tight, I assume he was cool to do this. I hope so.
James Worthy also said it on his Instagram account. I hope it’s true! Long overdue! And a new jersey retirement coming!
Well deserved (if true)
I hope so! I think he’s the only DPOY in lakers history. I would love for him to get in the HoF and get his jersey retired
Michael Cooper is a Lakers legend but man the Basketball HOF is just a joke
If cooper is in, this bolds well for Horry
Wow to think that the 80s Lakers had that many HOFs.. wild to read
That’s awesome. He’s such a nice guy and his legacy will always be remembered.
Hell yeah Coop! One of my favorite lakers. He’s one of those players you absolutely have to have to win titles.
Wasn’t around that time but he was the defensive anchor just like Vando who needs to step up upon his return. Lewis needs to take that jersey number off too. He also has his own podcast.
Hes getting his jersey retired now
He was before my time, but my father always talked about how Coop used to straight up lock dudes down.
THEY NEED TO RETIRE COOP’S SOCKS
Man, some people might not realize how good Coop was. He was such a special player. Lockdown defender. As mentally tough a player as there was. Could play either guard position effectively, always doing what was needed of the team. Ultimate team player. I’m really happy to hear this.
I love Coop, so happy he got his.
Magic in DGF mode after hitting the Forbes list. Cousin Coop !!
One of my favorite all-time Lakers and a guy truly ahead of his time. IMO he was the first 3&D player and also did a good job as a backup PG as well.
This makes me happy.
HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Another Showtime-era Laker in the HOF! The “Coop-a-Loop” is enshrined!
Love this as both a Lobos fan and a Lakers fan