1986 Fleer #17 Michael Cooper PSA 10

1986 Fleer #17 Michael Cooper PSA 10 - A Pristine Tribute to a Lakers Legend from the Hobby’s Most Iconic Set

While the Showtime Lakers dazzled fans with fast breaks, alley-oops, and high-octane offense, Michael Cooper quietly anchored the other side of the floor. As the team’s defensive specialist and one of the most versatile perimeter stoppers in NBA history, Cooper played a crucial role in the Lakers' five championships during the 1980s. A 1987 Defensive Player of the Year and an eight-time All-Defensive Team selection, he routinely locked down the league’s best scorers—whether it was Larry Bird, Andrew Toney, or Michael Jordan.

The 1986 Fleer #17 card showcases Cooper mid-stride in full Lakers gold, framed by the iconic red, white, and blue border that defines the most celebrated basketball card set of all time. The 1986 Fleer release introduced the hobby to rookie cards of Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Karl Malone—but every card in the set plays a part in the golden age of NBA cardboard. In PSA 10 Gem Mint, this Michael Cooper example is a top-tier survivor—featuring flawless centering, razor-sharp corners, bold color saturation, and a crisp, clean surface, exceedingly rare in a set notorious for print defects and chipping.