Lakers fans know and remember new Hall of Fame inductee Michael Cooper as a defensive stopper, but he was also an outstanding ...

Former Lakers wing Michael Cooper, a five-time NBA champion, is now officially a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball ...

Defense -- not offense -- was Michael Cooper's calling card, helping the Lakers claim 5 NBA titles during the 1980s.

West is the first to be a three-time inductee; Cooper welcomed for contributions to “Showtime” Lakers championships.

Los Angeles Lakers video highlights from Michael Cooper's induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Others inducted into the Hall of Fame this year were NBA player and coach Doug Collins, Walter Davis, two-time NBA champion ...

The Basketball Hall of Fame also honored super fans Jack Nicholson and Billy Crystal for their dedication to the sport and ...

Former Lakers guard Michael Cooper, a stellar defensive player and member of the Showtime Lakers, is one of the newest members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Monday in Springfield, ...

In the game of basketball, which is known for rim-rattling dunks and offensive explosions, defense has become a forgotten art ...

Wisconsin legend Bo Ryan was officially enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday.

Even with Nikola Jokic carrying the load, the Denver Nuggets will need more from their young stars to contend for a title ...