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Lakers legend Michael Cooper named coach at Cal State LA

Lakers legend Michael Cooper named coach at Cal State LA

Hall of Famer Michael Cooper is headed back to the sidelines. According to the City News Service via the Los Angeles Daily News, the longtime Lakers guard/forward has been named the next head coach at Cal State Los Angeles.

Cal State LA Golden Eagles News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10
Lakers legend Michael Cooper has landed a college basketball head-coaching job

Lakers legend Michael Cooper has landed a college basketball head-coaching job

Michael Cooper, a five-time NBA champion as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, is now a head coach in college basketball. 

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