Basketball Legend Michael Cooper joins LootMogul Podcast with CEO, Raj and Overseas Famous host, Kevin Owens
What associates a former Basketball star from the 90s with a newly originated Gen Z gaming space? What makes Cooper an important figure in the growth of a web3 gaming and sports platform? How is the connectivity between traditional Basketball players and new-gen virtual gamers relevant?
It is quite likely that you as an audience are bombarded with questions like these right after you read through the title of this article. The answer to this is rightly solved by a productive, interactive, and exciting LootMogul podcast that especially features NBA legend, Michael Cooper for the latest episode of Overseas Famous!
A powerhouse of dynamic discussions on the podcast (hosted by Kevin) shared by LootMogul’s CEO, Raj along with the long-running Basketball hero, is something that was much needed to present a clearer picture of this platform and bring clarity amongst the young athletes or anyone who wishes to be a part of this massive community.
Michael Cooper is a five-time NBA champion and former head coach of the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks. Cooper was selected by Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA as the 60th overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft. He was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team eight times and had played in multiple positions including shooting guard, small forward, and point guard. He has a career high point of 23 while he played for the LA Lakers. He acquired his career’s highest field goal percentage of .565 while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Link to Podcast — https://youtu.be/5hnSvqSaGvY
One cannot stress enough on the legendary presence of Basketball professional, Cooper, and LootMogul is more than proud to have him in this journey of building the sports metaverse space. This marks his contribution to Basketball and sports not just back in the time but also for the fresh and young aspiring athletes today.
The podcast begins with an important question put up by Kevin on how a modern gaming platform benefits traditional and long running basketball legends to which Raj puts up the most satisfactory answer- fan engagement, the foremost motto that team LootMogul abides by.
LootMogul certainly doesn’t restrict its members to any one age group and this podcast is the best proof of the same. High level athletes and legacy legends like Michael Cooper and Larry Bird and the new generation of sports talents are all connected to one another under one platform as they share mutual interests in sports. So, this space is a bridge that aligns sports fanatics of all age groups through web3. It is also probable that we witness these high-profile athletes and personalities through virtual reality headsets while they play a match in the metaverse space and LootMogul’s futuristic stadiums. The origin of e-sports will not replace traditional sports but create a new segment by expanding the current user base for athletes which will have an impact in the long run.
Consistent work to grow a sports metaverse platform does not wipe out the names of evergreen NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, and other players, instead, it only makes them grow into a bigger and better community. It boosts athletic reach all over the world, growing the user base and at the same time, promoting the league worldwide.
Just as we say knowledge that comes from experience is beyond the knowledge one gain from books, we learned from Cooper a valued inspirational quote that he shared from a part of his early life from 1977. “Use Basketball before Basketball uses you”- something he has been conveying to his kids and now also to all the young athletes.
Cooper is known for his exceptional defense in the sport he mastered. However, it is not just his skill and talent that made him a champion but general attributes such as punctuality and hard work that are the keystones for success. To conclude the very worthwhile podcast, Cooper’s advice for youngsters on the ‘5Ds’ is a prized possession and one must keep them in mind to excel in any aspect of life. Whether it is religion, profession, athletics, or academics, Determination, Desire, Discipline, Dedication, And Decision Making will keep you rolling!
Getting to know plenty of his stories, inspirational quotes, and saying, catching up with changing trends and newly arising terms like the web3, e-commerce, metaverse gaming, and sports of all forms, and ending with a piece of valuable advice for the young and aspiring athletes, the podcast has been wholesome. The sports enthusiasts and the members of the community could discover so much from the insights shared from the personal experience of a leading Basketball professional who served us back then and still is shining and inspiring all of us now.
Listeners and young players can expect to come across some important tips in the podcast that will help them ace their careers in sports. Don’t miss this exciting episode of LootMogul Podcast and listen to Michael Cooper bring his unique perspective of experience to the conversation.
Link to Podcast — https://youtu.be/5hnSvqSaGvY
