Decades after anchoring the Showtime Lakers' perimeter defense, Michael Cooper joins that era's stars in the rafters.

Calling it an “overwhelming” honor, the former defensive stalwart has his No. 21 jersey raised to the Crypto.com Arena ...

Former Laker Michael Cooper cherishes his jersey retirement ceremony more than his induction into the Naismith Memorial ...

The five-time NBA champion speaks on what it means to have his jersey retired by the team he spent his whole career with.

At halftime of Monday's game between the Lakers and Spurs, Michael Cooper had his No. 21 jersey retired onto the wall at ...

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) Cooper is still wildly popular in his native Los Angeles ...

Michael Cooper spent his entire career with the Los ... unveiling his No. 21 jersey on the wall of honor at their downtown arena between Magic Johnson's No. 32 and James Worthy's No. 42.

LOS ANGELES — Michael Cooper’s induction into the ... The Lakers gave a Cooper replica jersey to every fan in attendance.

This past Monday night, the Lakers decided to raise Michael Cooper's No. 21 jersey to the rafters of the Crypto.com and retire his number.

LOS ANGELES — Michael Cooper’s induction into the Naismith ... The former Lakers defensive stalwart’s No. 21 jersey was retired and raised to the rafters at Crypto.com Arena during halftime ...