1986 Fleer #17 Michael Cooper PSA 9

1986 Fleer #17 Michael Cooper PSA 9 – Showtime’s Defensive Anchor in Sharp Fleer Form

While the Showtime Lakers dazzled with offense, it was Michael Cooper who brought the grit. A relentless perimeter defender and five-time NBA champion, Cooper was the Lakers’ ultimate utility man—capable of guarding the opponent’s best scorer, knocking down timely threes, and injecting energy into every possession. Named to eight All-Defensive Teams and the 1987 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Cooper was the unsung hero behind L.A.'s fast breaks and flashy finishes.

Card #17 from the 1986 Fleer basketball set showcases Cooper in mid-stride, eyes up, fully engaged in the flow of the game. Framed in the bold tri-color border that defines the set, this PSA 9 example boasts sharp corners, bold surface gloss, clean centering, and vibrant color contrast—a high-grade tribute to a player whose contributions often flew under the radar but were essential to championship success.