Mario Chalmers on CALLING OUT LeBron James, Top 5 in NBA & Winning BIG3 Chip

Mario Chalmers on CALLING OUT LeBron James, Top 5 in NBA & Winning BIG3 Chip

Author: CLNS Media Network September 24, 2025 Duration: 32:32
On this episode of Showtime with Coop 2x NBA Champion Mario Chalmers joins the Podcast with Michael Cooper as the guys look back on Mario’s experience playing with LeBron in Miami. The guys also discuss Mario’s list of Top 5 Players in the NBA right now as well as discuss Mario’s experience in the BIG3 including recently winning a championship in the league. 0:00 - Welcome to Showtime with Coop 1:02 - Playing for Pat Riley 2:06 - Winning Championships at different levels 3:25 - 80’s Lakers vs LeBron Heat Teams 5:33 - Ray Allen's impact on the team 6:35 - Comparing Ray Allen and Steph Curry 7:20 - Playing with LeBron 8:20 - Prizepicks 9:34 - Discussion on LeBron's impact on Lakers 13:10 - Discussion on regrets in basketball 15:06 - Top five NBA players today 16:34 - Gametime 19:00 - Experience playing overseas in basketball 20:13 - Top 5 Teammates in Miami 21:25 - Discussion about the Big Three league 26:32 - Wrapping up Showtime w/ Coop on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step into the huddle with a five-time NBA champion for a conversation that bridges basketball eras. On the Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper-5x NBA Lakers Champion, the legendary defensive stopper and high-flyer from the iconic Lakers teams offers his unique vantage point on the modern game. Alongside co-host Nick Gelso, Coop blends lighthearted stories with serious analytical breakdowns, constantly measuring today's strategies and stars against the relentless, fast-breaking style of the 1980s. This isn't just nostalgia; it's a master class in basketball IQ from someone who lived it. The discussion naturally flows from a player's instincts to a coach's clipboard, dissecting current matchups and league trends. Listeners are treated to unparalleled insider access when Hall of Fame guests like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Pat Riley, and Byron Scott join the show, sharing their own candid perspectives. Produced by the CLNS Media Network, this podcast delivers authentic, unfiltered commentary rooted in championship experience. You'll hear the game through the eyes of a winner who values defensive grit as much as highlight dunks, making for a rich and rewarding listen for anyone who loves the sport's past, present, and future.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Showtime Podcast with Michael Cooper - 5x NBA Lakers Champion
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