The Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Coop

From Depression to Inspiration

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Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Michael Cooper

Episode 38

From Depression to Inspiration

Michael Cooper @ShowtimeCooper and Ari Temkin @arisports welcome former NBA player LaRue Martin. In 1972 LaRue was the first overall pick in the NBA of the Portland Trail Blazers, viewed by many as a bust in the NBA Draft, LaRue describes how he went from depression to a life of inspiration.

1:50

Who were some of LaRue Martin's role models growing up in Chicago?

5:03

Did LaRue have aspirations to be in the NBA when he was younger?

6:36

LaRue was the first Draft pick in 1972, and when he went back to Chicago for the first time to play the Bulls, he did not play a single second.

7:21

BOL Ad Read

8:14

Why Loyola?

8:47

Who were some of the toughest teams to play in college?

9:08

LaRues thoughts on going to the NBA draft in 1972.

10:12

If he could go back in time would he want to be drafted later on?

13:31

In his mind, were LaRue's years in Portland good or bad?

14:44

Coop's lightning round.

19:18

What do you think of the NBA today?

20:41

How much would you demand if you played in the NBA today?

21:48

Blue Chew Ad Read

23:35

If you were the NBA commissioner, what change would you implement to help further the league?

25:11

LaRue received his BA in sociology with a minor in education. How has that helped him with life after the NBA?

27:03

What advice would you give to a young player entering the NBA?

29:23

President Barack Obama and LaRue

31:19

LaRue needs to start writing his book.

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