Daequan Cook

Basketball player and NBA champion

Daequan Cook - Basketball player and NBA champion
Born

April 28th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Ohio State University before entering the 2007 NBA Draft. Selected in the first round by the Philadelphia 76ers, later traded to the Miami Heat. Contributed to the Heat's 2006 NBA championship victory. Recognized for exceptional shooting ability and won the Three-Point Contest during the 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend. Played for several teams throughout the career, including the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Chicago Bulls.

Won the NBA Championship with the Miami Heat in 2006

Won the Three-Point Contest during the 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend

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