Former Laker Michael Cooper received cheers and chants of ?Coop? during the pre-game introductions on Sunday for his return to Staples Center as the newly appointed Nuggets head coach, however the former Laker star was not as nostalgic as one might think.

"My playing days and my fondest memories are over on Prairie (Avenue) in Inglewood," said Cooper, who was part of five championship teams in the 1980s when the Lakers still called the Forum home.

"My playing days and my fondest memories are over on Prairie (Avenue) in Inglewood," said Cooper, who was part of five championship teams in the 1980s when the Lakers still called the Forum home.