Calling it an “overwhelming” honor, the former defensive stalwart has his No. 21 jersey raised to the Crypto.com Arena rafters during halftime of Monday’s game against the Spurs.

"Tonight the Lakers honor Michael Cooper and raise his number 21 jersey in the rafters. As part of the celebration, the Lakers planned a replica jersey giveaway for fans, which wa

The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the most storied programs in the NBA, having won 17 championships since the franchise was born in 1946. Los Angeles also has 13 players’ jerseys currently hanging from the rafters,