1986-87 Fleer #17 Michael Cooper
1986-87 Fleer #17 Michael Cooper
About Michael Cooper
A tenacious 6'7" wing out of the University of New Mexico, Michael Cooper was a third-round pick (60th overall) of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1978 NBA Draft and spent his entire NBA career - all 12 seasons, from 1978-79 through 1989-90 - with the Showtime Lakers. Primarily a defensive stopper and perimeter shooter, he was a key rotation piece on five NBA championship teams (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988). Cooper was named NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 1987 and earned eight All-Defensive Team selections (five first-team, three second-team), routinely drawing the assignment of guarding the league's best wings, including Larry Bird. He averaged 8.9 points, 4.2 assists, and 3.2 rebounds for his career. Fans and teammates called him "Coop," and Magic Johnson's lob-and-dunk connection with him became the famous "Coop-a-loop" alley-oop of the Showtime era. After his playing days he coached the Los Angeles Sparks to back-to-back WNBA titles (2001, 2002). Cooper was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024.
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About this card
The 1986-87 Fleer Michael Cooper is card #17 in Fleer's landmark 'Premier' issue - the first nationally-distributed NBA set since 1981-82 Topps and, for many collectors, the start of the modern era of basketball cards. Michael Cooper was already an established star by 1986; this is not his rookie card, but he is one of the names that make the set a who's-who of the era. He is pictured with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1-6 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 3,199 | 249 | 1,214 | 1,230 | 326 | 180 | 0 |
| SGC | 177 | 8 | 61 | 72 | 16 | 17 | 3 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-06-26. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1986-87 Fleer Michael Cooper card?
It is card #17 of 132 in the 1986-87 Fleer Basketball set - Fleer's 'Premier' issue and the first nationally-distributed NBA set since 1981-82 Topps. It pictures the Los Angeles Lakers Michael Cooper.
Is the 1986-87 Fleer Michael Cooper valuable?
Value depends heavily on grade and centering. Use the links above to check current T206 Cards inventory and live eBay listings.
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