It's a unique situation to have, but again they say sometimes talent doesn't win. It has to be brought together right. That's the coaching's job. That's what we're doing.

[citation needed]. He is a former player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) who spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Lakers and has coached in both the NBA and WNBA. Michael Jerome Cooper (born April 15 1956) is an American basketball coach and retired professional player.