Former Los Angeles Lakers player Michel Cooper, center, gestures during his jersey retirement ceremony during halftime in a NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

Jerseys with the number of former Los Angeles Lakers player Michel Cooper are left for fans on seats before an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. Cooper's No. 21 jersey will be raised into the rafters during halftime. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

Jerseys with the number of former Los Angeles Lakers player Michel Cooper are left for fans on seats before an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. Cooper's No. 21 jersey will be raised into the rafters during halftime. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

Former Los Angeles Lakers player Michel Cooper, center, is mobbed by coach Pat Riley, left, Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Byron Scott, Vlade Divac and Kurt Rambis after his jersey was retired during a ceremony during halftime in an NBA basketball game between the Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)