About Joe Cooper
Born 1957. Joe Cooper is an American basketball player.
Joseph Edward Cooper (born September 1, 1957) is an American former National Basketball Association (NBA) player. Drafted in the fifth round of the 1981 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets, Cooper played 24 NBA games over the course of three seasons, making appearances for the Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Washington Bullets, the San Diego Clippers and the Seattle SuperSonics.
Cooper played for the Lancaster Lightning of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) from 1981 to 1985 and was selected to the All-CBA Second Team in 1985. He won a CBA championship with the Lightning in 1982.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Joe Cooper?
American basketball player (born 1957)
When was Joe Cooper born?
Joe Cooper was born on 1 September 1957 in Houston.
What is Joe Cooper's occupation?
Joe Cooper is a basketball player.
What nationality is Joe Cooper?
Joe Cooper is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joe Cooper (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe Cooper. https://biography.guide/joe-cooper-basketball-player/
MLA: "Joe Cooper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-cooper-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Joe Cooper." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-cooper-basketball-player/.
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