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Michael Cooper Breaks Silence on Magic Johnson’s Hand in Paul Westhead’s Firing

Summary by The SportsRush
The Showtime Lakers were rolling through the early ‘80s with fast breaks, flash, and plenty of wins. But at one point, they started to sour under coach Paul Westhead. His offense slowed the team down and clashed with Magic Johnson’s up-tempo style, creating tension behind the scenes. By late 1981, the Lakers just weren’t clicking like they used to, and management decided to make a change. Westhead was out, and assistant coach Pat Riley stepped i…
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The SportsRush broke the news in on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
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