ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The former college University of New Mexico Lobo turned LA Lakers great, Michael Cooper, joins KRQE Sports Director, Van Tate, to talk about what Cooper’s son calls “The Year of The Coop.” This year, the five-time NBA Champion will be celebrating the 40-year anniversary of the LA Lakers beating the Boston Celtics, the Lakers retiring his jersey, Number 21, and being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The champion coach also dives into the changes that compensated college players bring to the game, the pros and cons of the NCAA transfer portal, and what he loves about being an Assistant Coach at Cal State LA now.
About Van Tate’s Sports Office
Did you know some of the biggest names making waves in sports have connections to our humble state of New Mexico? Each week catch KRQE Sports Director Van Tate as he sits down with athletes, coaches, and upcoming stars with ties to New Mexico – spotlighting their achievements, what’s going on in their lives, and what’s next in their careers.
Van Tate’s Sports Office is sponsored by Caesars Sportsbook at Route 66 Casino Hotel.
