Quinn Cook
Basketball player and NBA champion
Born
March 23rd, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A basketball player achieved prominence in the NBA and NCAA. Played college basketball for Duke University, where contributed to the team winning the 2015 NCAA Championship. Entered the NBA in 2017, joining the Golden State Warriors. Part of the Warriors team that won the NBA Championship in 2018. Demonstrated skills as a point guard, showcasing leadership both on and off the court.
Winning the 2015 NCAA Championship with Duke
Winning the 2018 NBA Championship with Golden State Warriors
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