Quinn Cook Explained
Quinn Alexander Cook (born March 23, 1993) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Taiwan Mustangs of The Asian Tournament (TAT). He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils and was one of the top rated basketball recruits in the class of 2011. Cook won the 2015 NCAA national championship with Duke, and won two NBA championships, one with the Golden State Warriors in 2018 and one with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. He has also played for the Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, and Cleveland Cavaliers.
High school career
Cook started his high school career at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. Cook played his freshman,[1] sophomore,[2] and junior,[3] seasons at DeMatha. During Cook's career at DeMatha, the Stags had an 85–18 record and finished as the number one ranked team in the state of Maryland during Cook's junior season.
During the summer prior to his senior season, Cook announced that he would be transferring to Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.[4]
Following his junior season, Cook was named the Washington Post All-Met Player of the Year, becoming the first junior in 30 years to receive the award and was the only junior to be named 2010 All-Met first team.[5] Cook was also named to the Washington Post 2009 All-Met third team, the only sophomore to be listed among the ‘09 All-Met teams.[6]
Cook was invited to play in the fifth annual Boost Mobile Elite 24 game prior to his senior season, joining future Duke teammates Austin Rivers, Alex Murphy, and Michael Gbinije in the game.[7]
During Cook's senior season at Oak Hill Academy he led the Warriors to a 31–4 record,[8] averaging 19.1 points, 10.9 anssists, and 2.5 steals.[9] After the season, he was named a Second Team All-American by Maxpreps[10] and played in the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game.[11]
College recruitment
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Cook signed his letter of intent to play basketball at Duke University on November 4, 2010; his announcement was broadcast live on ESPNU.[12] Cook chose Duke over Villanova, UCLA, and North Carolina.[12] When asked why he decided to attend Duke, Cook stated, "The reason I chose Duke is because of Coach K."
Cook was ranked the #38 player by ESPNU,[9] the #38 player by Rivals.com,[13] and the #37 player by Scout.com[14] coming out of high school.
Cook was a part of a five player recruiting class for Duke in 2011, which also included Austin Rivers, Alex Murphy, Marshall Plumlee and Michael Gbinije. Duke's 2011 class was the second best recruiting class in the entire country according to ESPNU.[15]
College career
Although Duke traveled to China and Dubai during the summer prior to his freshman season, Cook was forced to sit out all four exhibition games due to a lingering knee injury that he suffered during the summer before his freshman year. Cook's debut with the Blue Devils was October 14, 2011, at Duke's annual Countdown to Craziness, he recorded seven points and two assists in his first game as a Blue Devil.[16] Cook's career high during his freshman season was 14 points, which came against UNC Greensboro on December 19, 2011.[17]
Cook was a member of the 2015 NCAA national champion Duke team, averaging 15.3 points and 2.6 assists per game.[18]
Professional career
Canton Charge (2015–2017)
After going undrafted in the 2015 NBA draft, Cook joined the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Orlando Summer League and the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Las Vegas Summer League.[19]
In September 2015, Cook signed with the Cavaliers,[20] but was waived on October 24 after appearing in six preseason games.[21] On October 30, he was acquired by the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of the Cavaliers.[22] On November 14, Cook made his professional debut in a 106–99 loss to the Maine Red Claws, recording 15 points, a rebound, an assist, and a steal in 36 minutes.[23] On February 5, 2016, Cook was named in the East All-Star team for the 2016 NBA D-League All-Star Game as a replacement for the injured DeAndre Liggins.[24] On April 11, Cook was named Rookie of the Year after averaging 19.6 points and 5.4 assists to go along with 3.9 rebounds in 43 games while shooting 47 percent from the field and connecting on a team-high 86 three-pointers.[25] At the season's end, he was named to the All-NBA D-League Third Team and the All-Rookie Team.[26]
In July 2016, Cook joined the NBA D-League Select Team for the 2016 NBA Summer League. On September 24, 2016, he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans,[27] but was waived on October 22 after appearing in three preseason games.[28] On November 1, Cook was reacquired by the Canton Charge.[29] On February 18, 2017, he was named the MVP of the 2017 D-League All-Star Game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome after recording an 18-point, 12-assist double-double.[30]
Dallas Mavericks (2017)
On February 26, 2017, Cook signed a 10-day contract with the Dallas Mavericks.[31] He made his NBA debut the following day, recording two points, two rebounds, and two assists in 17 minutes off the bench, in a 96–89 victory over the Miami Heat.[32] On March 7, Cook had his best game as a Maverick, scoring 10 points in a 122–111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.[33]
Return to Canton (2017)
On March 8, 2017, after his 10-day contract with the Mavericks expired, Cook returned to the Charge.[34]
New Orleans Pelicans (2017)
On March 19, 2017, Cook signed a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.[35] He went on to sign a second 10-day contract on March 29,[36] and a rest-of-season contract on April 8.[37] That same day, Cook had a career-high 22 points with three assists and a rebound in a 101–123 loss to the Golden State Warriors.[38]
On July 25, 2017, Cook was waived by the Pelicans.[39]
Golden State Warriors (2017–2019)
Cook was signed by the Atlanta Hawks for training camp and was waived on October 13, 2017 as one of the team's final preseason roster cuts.[40] He signed a two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors on October 17, 2017 and was recalled to the team on November 13. Cook got his first NBA start on December 6, against the Charlotte Hornets, and scored eight points with three assists and three rebounds in 22 minutes. On March 16, 2018, Cook scored a then career-high 25 points with three assists, three steals, and four rebounds in a 93–98 loss to the Sacramento Kings.[41] The following night, he set another career-high 28 points in scoring along with four assists and four rebounds in a 124–109 victory over the Phoenix Suns.[42] On March 29, Cook set another career-high 30 points in scoring along with three assists and four rebounds in a 116–107 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.[43] He continued to be a key factor for the Warriors with the recent injuries to Stephen Curry. As a result of this, the Warriors signed Cook to a two-year deal on April 8, 2018,[44] to help ensure his eligibility to play in the postseason.[45] On April 14, Cook made his debut in NBA playoffs, coming off from bench with five points, two assists, four rebounds, and a block in a 113–92 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.[46] The Warriors made the 2018 NBA Finals after defeating the Houston Rockets in seven games in the Western Conference Finals. The Warriors won the NBA Finals after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in four games.
The Warriors made it to the 2019 NBA Finals, but were defeated in six games by the Toronto Raptors. On June 28, 2019, the Warriors extended Cook with a qualifying offer, making him a restricted free agent,[47] but rescinded the qualifying offer on July 3.
Los Angeles Lakers (2019–2021)
On July 6, 2019, Cook signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.[48] Cook won his second NBA championship when the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in six games in the 2020 NBA Finals. On November 19, 2020, the Lakers waived Cook.[49] [50] On December 4, Cook re-signed with the Lakers.[51] On February 24, 2021, Cook was waived again.[52]
Cleveland Cavaliers (2021)
On March 12, 2021, Cook signed a 10-day contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers,[53] and signed another on March 22.[54]
Lokomotiv Kuban (2021)
On September 23, 2021, Cook signed with the Portland Trail Blazers,[55] but was waived on October 16 after two preseason games.[56]
On October 26, 2021, Cook signed with Lokomotiv Kuban of the VTB United League until the end of the 2021–22 season.[57] On December 28, he parted ways with the team. Cook averaged 5.5 points, 2.7 assists and one rebound per game in six games.[58]
Stockton Kings (2022)
On February 23, 2022, Cook was acquired off of waivers by the Stockton Kings.[59] [60]
Zhejiang Lions (2022–2023)
On September 21, 2022, Cook signed with the Sacramento Kings.[61] He was waived on October 13.[62]
On November 8, 2022, Cook signed with the Zhejiang Lions of the CBA.[63] On December 14, he scored a CBA career-high 54 points in just 29 minutes of action against the Shandong Heroes.[64] Cook was released on January 11, 2023.
Gigantes de Carolina (2024)
On March 20, 2024, Cook signed with the Gigantes de Carolina of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.[65]
Cangrejeros de Santurce (2024)
On April 19, 2024, Cook was acquired by the Cangrejeros de Santurce of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional after being let go by Carolina.[66] However, he left the team on May 3.[67]
Career statistics
NBA
Regular season
|-| style="text-align:left;"|| style="text-align:left;"|Dallas| 5 || 0 || 15.4 || .440 || .357 || .000 || .6 || 2.4 || .2 || .0 || 5.4|-| style="text-align:left;"|| style="text-align:left;"|New Orleans| 9 || 0 || 12.3 || .537 || .500 || .667 || .4 || 1.6 || .3 || .0 || 5.8|-| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State| 33 || 18 || 22.4 || .484 || .442 || .880 || 2.5 || 2.7 || .4 || .0 || 9.5|-| style="text-align:left;"|| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State| 74 || 10 || 14.3 || .465 || .405 || .769 || 2.1 || 1.6 || .3 || .0 || 6.9|-| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|| style="text-align:left;"|L.A. Lakers| 44 || 1 || 11.5 || .425 || .365 || .786 || 1.2 || 1.1 || .3 || .0 || 5.1|-| style="text-align:left;"|| style="text-align:left;"|L.A. Lakers| 16 || 0 || 3.9 || .462 || .385 || .800 || .3 || .3 || .1 || .1 || 2.1|-| style="text-align:left;"|| style="text-align:left;"|Cleveland| 7 || 0 || 13.6 || .405 || .462 || 1.000 || 1.7 || 1.9 || .4 || .0 || 6.1|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career| 188 || 29 || 14.1 || .461 || .408 || .795 || 1.7 || 1.6 || .3 || .0 || 6.4
Playoffs
|-| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|2018| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State| 17 || 0 || 10.3 || .448 || .226 || .824 || 1.4 || .6 || .2 || .1 || 4.8|-| style="text-align:left;"|2019| style="text-align:left;"|Golden State| 17 || 0 || 11.4 || .400 || .324 || 1.000 || 1.1 || .7 || .2 || .1 || 4.2|-| style="text-align:left; background:#afe6ba;"|2020| style="text-align:left;"|L.A. Lakers| 6 || 0 || 4.0 || .500 || .500 || 1.000 || .2 || .8 || .0 || .0 || 2.2|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career| 40 || 0 || 9.8 || .429 || .290 || .864 || 1.1 || .7 || .2 || .1 || 4.1
College
|-| style="text-align:left;"|2011–12| style="text-align:left;"|Duke| 33 || 4 || 11.7 || .405 || .250 || .776 || 1.0 || 1.9 || .4 || .1 || 4.4|-| style="text-align:left;"|2012–13| style="text-align:left;"|Duke| 36 || 34 || 33.6 || .416 || .393 || .877 || 3.8 || 5.3 || 1.4 || .1 || 11.7|-| style="text-align:left;"|2013–14| style="text-align:left;"|Duke| 35 || 22 || 29.8 || .432 || .371 || .827 || 2.2 || 4.4 || 1.3 || .0 || 11.6|-| style="text-align:left;"|2014–15| style="text-align:left;"|Duke| 39 || 39 || 35.8 || .453 || .395 || .891 || 3.4 || 2.6 || 1.0 || .0 || 15.3|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career| 143 || 99 || 28.2 || .432 || .375 || .853 || 2.7 || 3.6 || 1.1 || .1 || 11.0
National team career
Cook was named to the 2009–10 USA Basketball Men's Developmental National Team on May 28, 2009. He was a member of the 2009 USA U16 National Team that posted a 5–0 mark, captured the 2009 FIBA Americas U16 World Championship gold medal, and qualified the U.S. for the 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship. Cook started all five games and averaged 15.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and a team-high 5.0 assists per game. He was also a member of the 2010 USA U17 World Championship Team that posted an 8–0 record and captured the gold medal. Cook started all eight games and averaged 7.5 points and 3.0 rebounds per game, while dishing out a tournament-leading 7.4 assists.[68]
On January 16, 2011, Cook was named to the 2011 USA Basketball Junior National Select Team, which competed against a World Select Team in the annual Nike Hoop Summit.[69] Cook had 12 points and three assists in 16 minutes, and Team USA went on to beat the World Select Team 92–80.[70]
Personal life
Cook's late father, Ted, was a noted entrepreneur. Both of Quinn Cook's parents attended Howard University.[71] [72]
External links
Notes and References
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- Web site: Quinn Cook signs on to play in NBA summer league. NBA.com. June 27, 2015. June 27, 2015. September 20, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150920021400/http://www.dukechronicle.com/blog/blue-zone/2015/06/quinn-cook-signs-play-nba-summer-league. dead.
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- Web site: Mavs sign Quinn Cook to 10-day contract. Mavs.com. February 26, 2017. February 26, 2017. February 27, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170227154458/https://www.mavs.com/mavs-sign-quinn-cook-to-10-day-contract/. live.
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- Web site: Nowitzki tops 30,000 points, Mavs roll past Lakers, 122-111. ESPN.com. March 7, 2017. March 8, 2017. March 8, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170308140428/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900342. live.
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- Web site: Pelicans Sign Quinn Cook to Second 10-Day Contract. NBA.com. March 29, 2017. March 29, 2017. March 30, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170330185925/http://www.nba.com/pelicans/pelicans-sign-quinn-cook-second-10-day-contract/. live.
- Web site: Pelicans Sign Quinn Cook for Remainder of 2016-17 Season. NBA.com. April 8, 2017. April 8, 2017. April 9, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170409113546/http://www.nba.com/pelicans/pelicans-sign-quinn-cook-remainder-2016-17-season. live.
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- Web site: Pelicans Waive Quinn Cook and Axel Toupane. NBA.com. July 25, 2017. July 25, 2017. July 29, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170729043912/http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-waive-quinn-cook-and-axel-toupane. live.
- Web site: Hawks Waive Cavanaugh, Cook and Evans. NBA.com. October 14, 2017. October 13, 2017. October 15, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171015001429/http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-waive-cavanaugh-cook-and-evans?cid=hawks_17releases_w_h_hp_mnb_-_1013_cavanaughcookevanswaived. live.
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- Web site: Cook, Green lead depleted Warriors past Suns 124-109. ESPN.com. March 18, 2017. March 18, 2017. March 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180318182840/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975790. live.
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- Web site: Warriors Sign Guard Quinn Cook to Multiyear Contract. April 10, 2018. NBA.com. April 10, 2018. April 11, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180411040146/http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/quinn-cook-multiyear-contract-20180410. live.
- News: Sources: Warriors agree to multiyear deal with Quinn Cook. April 8, 2018. en-US. April 8, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180408232032/https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-warriors-agree-multiyear-deal-quinn-cook-185617918.html. live.
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- Web site: Warriors extend the qualifying offer to point guard Quinn Cook. June 29, 2019. July 1, 2019. July 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190701173116/https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2019/6/29/19938972/2019-nba-free-agency-warriors-quinn-cook-qualifying-offer-restricted-free-agent. live.
- Web site: Lakers Sign Quinn Cook, DeMarcus Cousins, and Danny Green. . July 6, 2019. July 8, 2019. July 7, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190707211028/https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/190706-lakers-sign-cook-cousins-green. live.
- Web site: Lakers Waive Quinn Cook . NBA.com . November 19, 2020 . November 19, 2020 . December 2, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201202042656/https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-waive-quinn-cook . live .
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- Web site: Lakers Re-sign Quinn Cook . NBA.com . December 5, 2020 . December 4, 2020 . December 5, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201205011959/https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-re-signs-quinn-cook-free-agency2021 . live .
- Web site: Lakers Waive Quinn Cook . NBA.com . February 25, 2021 . February 24, 2021 . June 8, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210608113359/https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-waive-quinn-cook-210224 . live .
- Web site: Cavaliers Sign Quinn Cook to 10-Day Contract . NBA.com . March 12, 2021 . March 12, 2021 . March 16, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210316025632/https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/cook-10-day-210312 . live .
- Web site: Cavaliers Sign Quin Cook to Second 10-Day Contract . NBA.com . March 22, 2021 . March 22, 2021 . March 23, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210323012354/https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/cook-second-10-day-210322 . live .
- Web site: Trail Blazers announce Training Camp roster. NBA.com. September 23, 2021. September 23, 2021. September 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210924000622/https://www.nba.com/blazers/trail-blazers-announce-training-camp-roster-0. live.
- Web site: TRAIL BLAZERS WAIVE THREE PLAYERS. NBA.com. October 16, 2021. October 31, 2021. October 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211020081911/https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/2021/10/16/trail-blazers-waive-three-players. live.
- Web site: Двукратный чемпион НБА Куинн Кук – в "Локо"! . lokobasket.com . October 29, 2021 . ru-RU . October 26, 2021 . October 28, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211028221627/https://lokobasket.com/news/170571 . live .
- Web site: Quinn Cook and Lokomotiv Kuban parting ways. live. December 30, 2021. Eurohoops. December 28, 2021 . December 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211229031527/https://www.eurohoops.net/en/eurocup/1289216/quinn-cook-and-lokomotiv-kuban-parting-ways/.
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- Web site: Quinn Cook (ex Lokomotiv) is a newcomer at Kings . Eurobasket . February 28, 2022 . February 28, 2022.
- Web site: Kings Sign Kent Bazemore and Quinn Cook . January 22, 2023 . NBA.
- Web site: Kings Waive Kent Bazemore and Quinn Cook . January 22, 2023 . NBA.
- Web site: Quinn Cook Joining Zhejiang Guangsha Lions . January 22, 2023 . Yardbarker. November 8, 2022 .
- Web site: Duke Champ Scores 54 Points off the Bench. SI.com. December 15, 2022. December 15, 2022.
- Web site: Quinn Cook será el primer refuerzo de los Gigantes de Carolina. PrimeraHora.com. March 20, 2024. March 20, 2024. Spanish.
- La Guerra del BSN.
- BSNPR ÚLTIMA HORA: El armador Quinn Cook es el nuevo refuerzo de los Cangrejeros de Santurce tras ser dejado en libertad hoy por los Gigantes de Carolina.
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- Web site: Dario. Skerletic. Will Barton joins Cangrejeros de Santurce. Sportando.basketball. May 5, 2024. May 5, 2024.
- Web site: Quinn Cook . USA Basketball . January 18, 2011 . October 20, 2013 . April 26, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130426232247/http://www.usabasketball.com/bios/cook_quinn.html . dead .
- Web site: 2011 USA Basketball Men's Junior National Select Team . NikeHoopSummit.com . June 27, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110830121138/http://www.nikehoopsummit.com/nhs_rosters.htm/ . August 30, 2011 .
- Web site: Men's Nike Hoop Summit Stats . USA Basketball . September 25, 2013 . October 20, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130625060821/http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/hoopsummit/stats.html . June 25, 2013 .
- Web site: Quinn Cook: Future Duke PG Talks Father's Death and Basketball. SusanShan.com. December 13, 2010. June 27, 2015. May 7, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150507113816/http://susanshan.com/2010/12/13/quinn-cook-future-duke-pg-talks-fathers-death-basketball/. live.
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/04/03/why-dukes-quinn-cook-refers-to-the-redskins-as-we/ Why Duke's Quinn Cook refers to the Redskins as "we"