Last Updated on December 21, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information about Michael Cooper:

  • Full Name: Michael Jerome Cooper
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born April 15, 1956
  • Hometown: Los Angeles, California
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m)
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77 kg)
  • Wingspan: Approximately 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m)
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly disclosed
  • Number: Wore jersey number 21
  • Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
  • High School: Pasadena High School (Pasadena, California)
  • College:
    • Pasadena City College (1974–1976)
    • University of New Mexico (1976–1978)
  • NBA Draft: 1978, Round 3, Pick 60 by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Los Angeles Lakers (1978–1990)
  • Championship Rings: 5 (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988)
  • Kids: Michael Cooper has children, though specific details about them are not widely publicized.
  • Siblings: Information about his siblings is not publicly available.

Fun Facts

  • Michael Cooper is best known for his defensive prowess as a member of the Lakers’ “Showtime” era.
  • A versatile defender, he was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1987 and earned eight NBA All-Defensive Team selections.
  • After retiring, Cooper had a successful coaching career, including leading the Los Angeles Sparks to two WNBA championships.