The Los Angeles Lakers honored one of the core members of the ‘Showtime’ era as Michael Cooper saw his No. 21 jersey be placed in the rafters alongside many other franchise legends on Monday night.

The smile widened on Michael Cooper ... Memorial Hall of Fame, Cooper’s outward emotions reflected what this moment meant for him. “Tonight is, to me, more special than the Hall-of-Fame ...

Video of the Los Angeles Lakers officially retiring the No. 21 jersey of Michael Cooper at halftime against the San Antonio ...

Michael Cooper ... at all," the 68-year-old Cooper said. "I always played for the love of the game, and the team, and winning championships. Tonight is, to me, more special than the Hall of ...