1987 Fleer basketball card of former NBA player Michael Cooper, who played his entire 12 year career in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers. Known for his tenacious defense, he was a key player on the Lakers’ “Showtime” championship teams of the 1980s, helping the franchise win 5 titles. A 6’5 “swingman”, who could play both guard and forward, Cooper also had a knack for adding a touch of offense, especially when his team needed it most. After retiring as a player, he went into coaching, serving as an assistant in the NBA but having tremendous success as a head coach in the WNBA, where is currently coach of the Atlanta Dream. His WNBA coaching resume includes 2 championships while guiding the Los Angeles Sparks.