He guarded stars who played multiple positions, from little Isiah Thomas to the 6-foot-9 Larry Bird ... Lakers will retire Michael Cooper's jersey this coming season ...

Cooper is the 13th Laker to see his jersey retired. He joins Kobe ... 60 overall pick in the 1978 NBA Draft out of New Mexico, the 6-foot-7 swingman was an eight-time All-Defensive Team honoree ...