Cooper was previously named a Hall of Fame finalist in 2021 and 2022 before being enshrined last year. “And again, this one came out of nowhere,” Cooper said of the Lakers’ jersey retirement.

Michael Cooper's No. 21 jersey now hangs between Magic Johnson's No. 32 and James Worthy's No. 42. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) ...

Michael Cooper on the night the Lakers will retire his No. 21 jersey: “This is so overwhelming to me, because I never expected this. I’ve always played for the love of the game.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Michael Cooper speaks at his jersey retirement ceremony during halftime of a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs at Crypto ...

Michael Cooper spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers as a defense-minded guard who always focused on helping his Showtime teammates to be stars. When the Lakers raised Cooper's No ...

Former Lakers star Michael Cooper’s jersey is retired during a ceremony at halftime in an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Jerseys with the number of former Los Angeles Lakers player Michel Cooper are left for fans on seats before an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, Jan. 13 ...