Quinn Cook

{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Quinn Cook

| image = Quinn Cook 2019 NBA Playoffs (cropped).jpg

| image_size = 250px

| caption = Cook with the Golden State Warriors in 2019

| position = Point guard

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 2

| weight_lb = 180

| league = CBA

| team = Fujian Sturgeons

| number = 4

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|3|23}}

| birth_place = Washington, D.C., U.S.

| high_school =

| college = Duke (2011–2015)

| draft_year = 2015

| career_start = 2015

| years1 = 2015–2017

| team1 = Canton Charge

| years2 = {{nbay|2016|end}}

| team2 = Dallas Mavericks

| years3 = {{nbay|2016|end}}

| team3 = New Orleans Pelicans

| years5 = 2017–2018

| team5 = →Santa Cruz Warriors

| years4 = {{nbay|2017|start}}–{{nbay|2018|end}}

| team4 = Golden State Warriors

| years6 = {{nbay|2019|start}}–{{nbay|2020|end}}

| team6 = Los Angeles Lakers

| years7 = {{nbay|2020|end}}

| team7 = Cleveland Cavaliers

| years8 = 2021

| team8 = Lokomotiv Kuban

| years9 = 2022

| team9 = Stockton Kings

| years10 = 2022–2023

| team10 = Zhejiang Lions

| years11 = 2024

| team11 = Gigantes de Carolina

| years12 = 2024

| team12 = Cangrejeros de Santurce

| years13 = 2024

| team13 = Al-Ula

| years14 = 2025–present

| team14 = Fujian Sturgeons

| highlights =

2× NBA champion ({{nbafy|2018}}, {{nbafy|2020}})
2× NBA D-League All-Star (2016, 2017)
NBA D-League All-Star Game MVP (2017)
2× First-team All-NBA G League (2017, 2018)
Third-team All-NBA D-League (2016)
NBA D-League Rookie of the Year (2016)
NBA D-League All-Rookie Team (2016)
50-40-90 Club (2017)
NCAA champion (2015)
Second-team All-American – SN (2015)
Second-team All-ACC (2015)
Third-team All-ACC (2013)
McDonald's All-American (2011)

| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men’s basketball}}

{{MedalCountry|{{bk|USA}}}}

}}

Quinn Alexander Cook (born March 23, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). 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,{{cite web |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/aS7Y8L_a4EShMTJYH6yX3A/dematha-stags/basketball-winter-07-08/roster.htm |title=DeMatha High School (Hyattsville, MD) 07-08 Basketball Roster |publisher=Maxpreps.com |date=February 24, 2008 |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=August 8, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808204030/http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/dematha-stags-(hyattsville,md)/basketball-winter-07-08/roster.htm |url-status=live }} sophomore,{{cite web |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/_KMaZSQ_WUuKFHVx1me3YQ/basketball-winter-08-09/profile-quinn-cook.htm |title=Quinn Cook's (Hyattsville, MD) High School Timeline |publisher=MaxPreps.com |date=March 14, 2010 |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=October 23, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023044612/http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/dematha-stags-(hyattsville,md)/basketball-winter-08-09/roster.htm |url-status=live }} and junior,{{cite web |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/a10udft8f0a7XMCO2QW1Ng/basketball-winter-09-10/profile-quinn-cook.htm |title=Quinn Cook's (Hyattsville, MD) High School Timeline |publisher=MaxPreps.com |date=March 14, 2010 |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=April 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407024946/http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/dematha-stags-(hyattsville,md)/basketball-winter-09-10/roster.htm |url-status=live }} 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.{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/28/AR2010062803414.html |title=Quinn Cook to transfer from DeMatha to Oak Hill |work=Washingtonpost.com |date=June 29, 2010 |access-date=October 20, 2013 |first=B.J. |last=Koubaroulis |archive-date=November 12, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112073945/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/28/AR2010062803414.html |url-status=live }}

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.{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/highschools/all-met/2010/winter/boys-basketball/ |title=Boys' Basketball | Winter 2010 All-Met |work=washingtonpost.com |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=November 10, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110060225/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/highschools/all-met/2010/winter/boys-basketball/ |url-status=live }} 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.{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/hssports/longterm/allmets/winter09/basketballboys/index.html |title=Boys' Basketball | Winter 2008-09 All-Met |work=washingtonpost.com |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=November 10, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110060222/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/hssports/longterm/allmets/winter09/basketballboys/index.html |url-status=live }}

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.{{cite web |url=http://www.slamonline.com/online/news-rumors/other-news/2010/08/2010-boost-mobile-elite-24-complete-roster-announced/ |title=2010 Boost Mobile Elite 24 Complete Roster Announced |publisher=Slam Online |date=August 10, 2010 |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=May 12, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130512003856/http://www.slamonline.com/online/news-rumors/other-news/2010/08/2010-boost-mobile-elite-24-complete-roster-announced/ |url-status=live }}

During Cook's senior season at Oak Hill Academy, he led the Warriors to a 31–4 record,{{cite web |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/6_MpVZBC-0iWQOSnHgto0g/basketball-winter-10-11/profile-quinn-cook.htm |title=Quinn Cook's (Mouth of Wilson, VA) High School Timeline |publisher=MaxPreps.com |date=April 2, 2011 |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=September 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926013920/http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/6_MpVZBC-0iWQOSnHgto0g/basketball-winter-10-11/profile-quinn-cook.htm |url-status=live }} averaging 19.1 points, 10.9 anssists, and 2.5 steals.{{cite web |author=Quinn Cook |url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/67015/quinn-cook |title=Quinn Cook - Basketball Recruiting - Player Profiles - ESPN |publisher=Espn.go.com |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=August 7, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807220002/http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/67015/quinn-cook |url-status=dead }} After the season, Cook was named a Second Team All-American by Maxpreps{{cite web |author=Jason Hickman |url=http://www.maxpreps.com/news/article.aspx?articleid=e523cf06-fb63-e011-a486-001cc494a4ac&page=2 |title=Boys Basketball All-American Team |publisher=MaxPreps |date=April 11, 2011 |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=September 26, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926013952/http://www.maxpreps.com/news/article.aspx?articleid=e523cf06-fb63-e011-a486-001cc494a4ac&page=2 |url-status=live }} and played in the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game.{{cite web |url=http://rise.espn.go.com/boys-basketball/articles/2011/02/2011-McDonalds-Team.aspx |title=Recruiting Nation Basketball - ESPN |publisher=ESPN |access-date=October 20, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721062025/http://rise.espn.go.com/boys-basketball/articles/2011/02/2011-McDonalds-Team.aspx |archive-date=July 21, 2011 }}

=College recruitment=

{{College Athlete Recruit Entry

| recruit = Quinn Cook

| position = PG

| hometown = Washington D.C.

| highschool = Oak Hill Academy

| feet = 6

| inches = 0

| weight = 180

| 40 =

| commitdate = November 4, 2010

| scout stars = 5

| rivals stars = 4

| espn grade = 96

}}

Cook signed his letter of intent to play basketball at Duke University on November 4, 2010; his announcement was broadcast live on ESPNU.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5763787 |title=Duke lands four-star PG Quinn Cook - ESPN |publisher=ESPN |date=November 4, 2010 |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=November 6, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106200651/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=5763787 |url-status=live }} Cook chose Duke over Villanova, UCLA, and North Carolina. 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, the #38 player by Rivals.com,{{cite web |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Quinn-Cook-86958 |title=Quinn Cook - Yahoo! Sports |publisher=Rivals.yahoo.com |date=April 20, 2011 |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=April 5, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405021710/https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Quinn-Cook-86958 |url-status=live }} and the #37 player by Scout.com{{cite web |url=http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=3559926 |title=Scout.com: Quinn Cook Profile |publisher=Scouthoops.scout.com |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=May 16, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516085440/http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=3559926 |url-status=live }} 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.{{cite web |url=http://insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/classrankings?classyear=2011&classmonth=4&rank=2 |title=2014 Basketball Class Rankings - ESPN |publisher=ESPN |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=February 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220225181526/http://insider.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/classrankings?classyear=2011&classmonth=4&rank=2 |url-status=dead }}

College career

File:Quinn Cook 1 (cropped).jpg

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.{{cite web |url=http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=205316858 |title=Box Score: Blue 56, White 53 - Duke University Blue Devils | Official Athletics Site |date=October 14, 2011 |publisher=GoDuke.com |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=April 13, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413031121/http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=205316858 |url-status=live }} Cook's career high during his freshman season was 14 points, which came against UNC Greensboro on December 19, 2011.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2566745/quinn-cook |title=Quinn Cook Stats, News, Videos, Highlights, Pictures, Bio - Duke Blue Devils - ESPN |publisher=Espn.go.com |date=March 23, 1993 |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=October 24, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024175939/http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/56113/quinn-cook |url-status=live }}

Cook was a member of the 2015 NCAA national champion Duke team, averaging 15.3 points and 2.6 assists per game.{{Cite web |url=https://www.mavs.com/quinn-cook-hopes-to-make-impact-on-10-day-deal-with-mavericks/ |title=QUINN COOK HOPES TO MAKE IMPACT ON 10-DAY DEAL WITH MAVERICKS |date=February 27, 2017 |access-date=April 14, 2020 |archive-date=October 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027084521/https://www.mavs.com/quinn-cook-hopes-to-make-impact-on-10-day-deal-with-mavericks/ |url-status=live }}

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.dukechronicle.com/blog/blue-zone/2015/06/quinn-cook-signs-play-nba-summer-league|title=Quinn Cook signs on to play in NBA summer league|work=NBA.com|date=June 27, 2015|access-date=June 27, 2015|archive-date=September 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920021400/http://www.dukechronicle.com/blog/blue-zone/2015/06/quinn-cook-signs-play-nba-summer-league|url-status=dead}}

In September 2015, Cook signed with the Cavaliers,{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/training-camp-roster-2015 |title=Cavaliers Announce 2015-16 Training Camp Roster |work=NBA.com |date=September 28, 2015 |access-date=September 28, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929052537/http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/training-camp-roster-2015 |archive-date=September 29, 2015 }} but was waived on October 24 after appearing in six preseason games.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/releases/cook-151024|title=Cavaliers Waive Quinn Cook|work=NBA.com|date=October 24, 2015|access-date=October 24, 2015|archive-date=October 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025200809/http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/releases/cook-151024|url-status=live}} Six days later, he was acquired by the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of the Cavaliers.{{cite web|url=http://www.cantonrep.com/article/20151030/SPORTS/151039966/2000|title=D-League Draft on Saturday as Charge finalize training camp roster|date=October 30, 2015|work=CantonRep.com|access-date=November 1, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030714/http://www.cantonrep.com/article/20151030/SPORTS/151039966/2000|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20151114/MNECTN/|title=Red Claws Avoid Canton's Charge|date=November 14, 2015|work=NBA.com|access-date=February 5, 2016|archive-date=January 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125111308/http://dleague.nba.com/games/20151114/MNECTN/|url-status=dead}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/news/keith-benson-quinn-cook-nba-dleague-all-star-replacements/|title=Keith Benson and Quinn Cook Named as All-Star Replacements|work=NBA.com|date=February 5, 2016|access-date=February 5, 2016|archive-date=February 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206044825/http://dleague.nba.com/news/keith-benson-quinn-cook-nba-dleague-all-star-replacements/|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/news/cantons-quinn-cook-named-2015-16-nba-development-league-rookie-year/|title=Canton's Quinn Cook Named 2015-16 NBA Development League Rookie Of The Year|work=NBA.com|date=April 11, 2016|access-date=April 11, 2016|archive-date=April 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414033932/http://dleague.nba.com/news/cantons-quinn-cook-named-2015-16-nba-development-league-rookie-year/|url-status=live}} At the season's end, he was named to the All-NBA D-League Third Team and the All-Rookie Team.{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/news/2015-16-all-nba-dleague-teams-release/|title=NBA Development League Announces 2015-16 All-NBA D-League Teams|work=NBA.com|date=April 29, 2016|access-date=April 30, 2016|archive-date=September 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160904054918/http://dleague.nba.com/news/2015-16-all-nba-dleague-teams-release/|url-status=live}}

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,{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-sign-quinn-cook|title=Pelicans sign Quinn Cook|work=NBA.com|date=September 24, 2016|access-date=September 24, 2016|archive-date=September 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927195625/http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-sign-quinn-cook|url-status=live}} but was waived on October 22 after appearing in three preseason games.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-waive-cook-ford|title=Pelicans Waive Cook, Ford|work=NBA.com|date=October 22, 2016|access-date=October 22, 2016|archive-date=October 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026030833/http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-waive-cook-ford|url-status=live}} On November 1, Cook was reacquired by the Canton Charge.{{cite web|url=http://canton.dleague.nba.com/news/canton-charge-2016-training-camp-roster/|title=Canton Charge 2016 Training Camp Roster|work=NBA.com|date=November 1, 2016|access-date=November 1, 2016|archive-date=November 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161103234727/http://canton.dleague.nba.com/news/canton-charge-2016-training-camp-roster/|url-status=dead}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/news/quinn-cook-wins-2017-nba-d-league-star-game-mvp/|title=Quinn Cook Wins 2017 NBA D-League All-Star Game MVP|work=NBA.com|date=February 18, 2017|access-date=February 24, 2017|archive-date=February 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170223041340/http://dleague.nba.com/news/quinn-cook-wins-2017-nba-d-league-star-game-mvp/|url-status=dead}}

= Dallas Mavericks (2017) =

On February 26, 2017, Cook signed a 10-day contract with the Dallas Mavericks.{{cite web|url=https://www.mavs.com/mavs-sign-quinn-cook-to-10-day-contract/|title=Mavs sign Quinn Cook to 10-day contract|work=Mavs.com|date=February 26, 2017|access-date=February 26, 2017|archive-date=February 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227154458/https://www.mavs.com/mavs-sign-quinn-cook-to-10-day-contract/|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400900293|title=Heat vs. Mavericks – Box Score|work=ESPN.com|date=February 27, 2017|access-date=February 27, 2017|archive-date=February 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170228092615/http://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=400900293|url-status=live}} On March 7, Cook had his best game as a Maverick, scoring 10 points in a 122–111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900342|title=Nowitzki tops 30,000 points, Mavs roll past Lakers, 122-111|work=ESPN.com|date=March 7, 2017|access-date=March 8, 2017|archive-date=March 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170308140428/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900342|url-status=live}}

= Return to Canton (2017) =

On March 8, 2017, after his 10-day contract with the Mavericks expired, Cook returned to the Charge.{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/transactions/|title=NBA D-League Transactions|work=NBA.com|access-date=March 9, 2017|archive-date=December 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161210011542/http://dleague.nba.com/transactions/|url-status=live}}

=New Orleans Pelicans (2017)=

On March 19, 2017, Cook signed a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/pelicans/pelicans-sign-quinn-cook-10-day-contract|title=Pelicans Sign Quinn Cook to a 10-Day Contract|work=NBA.com|date=March 19, 2017|access-date=March 19, 2017|archive-date=March 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320152339/http://www.nba.com/pelicans/pelicans-sign-quinn-cook-10-day-contract|url-status=live}} He went on to sign a second 10-day contract on March 29,{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/pelicans/pelicans-sign-quinn-cook-second-10-day-contract/|title=Pelicans Sign Quinn Cook to Second 10-Day Contract|work=NBA.com|date=March 29, 2017|access-date=March 29, 2017|archive-date=March 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330185925/http://www.nba.com/pelicans/pelicans-sign-quinn-cook-second-10-day-contract/|url-status=live}} and a rest-of-season contract on April 8.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/pelicans/pelicans-sign-quinn-cook-remainder-2016-17-season|title=Pelicans Sign Quinn Cook for Remainder of 2016-17 Season|work=NBA.com|date=April 8, 2017|access-date=April 8, 2017|archive-date=April 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409113546/http://www.nba.com/pelicans/pelicans-sign-quinn-cook-remainder-2016-17-season|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900573|title=Durant shines in return from 19-game absence, knee injury|work=ESPN.com|date=April 9, 2017|access-date=April 9, 2017|archive-date=August 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180804231713/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400900573|url-status=live}}

On July 25, 2017, Cook was waived by the Pelicans.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-waive-quinn-cook-and-axel-toupane|title=Pelicans Waive Quinn Cook and Axel Toupane|work=NBA.com|date=July 25, 2017|access-date=July 25, 2017|archive-date=July 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729043912/http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-waive-quinn-cook-and-axel-toupane|url-status=live}}

=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.{{cite web|title=Hawks Waive Cavanaugh, Cook and Evans|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-waive-cavanaugh-cook-and-evans?cid=hawks_17releases_w_h_hp_mnb_-_1013_cavanaughcookevanswaived|website=NBA.com|access-date=October 14, 2017|date=October 13, 2017|archive-date=October 15, 2017|archive-url=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|url-status=live}} He signed a two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors on October 17 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975779|title=Injured Warriors play short, don't have enough against Kings|work=ESPN.com|date=March 16, 2017|access-date=March 16, 2017|archive-date=March 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317170424/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975779|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975790|title=Cook, Green lead depleted Warriors past Suns 124-109|work=ESPN.com|date=March 18, 2017|access-date=March 18, 2017|archive-date=March 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318182840/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975790|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975874|title=Kevin Durant ejected in return as Bucks rout Warriors|work=ESPN.com|date=March 29, 2018|access-date=March 29, 2018|archive-date=March 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330211535/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975874|url-status=live}} He continued to be a key factor for the Warriors with the recent injuries to Stephen Curry. As a result, the Warriors signed Cook to a two-year deal on April 8, 2018,{{cite web|title=Warriors Sign Guard Quinn Cook to Multiyear Contract|url=http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/quinn-cook-multiyear-contract-20180410|date=April 10, 2018|work=NBA.com|access-date=April 10, 2018|archive-date=April 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180411040146/http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/quinn-cook-multiyear-contract-20180410|url-status=live}} to help ensure his eligibility to play in the postseason.{{Cite news|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-warriors-agree-multiyear-deal-quinn-cook-185617918.html|title=Sources: Warriors agree to multiyear deal with Quinn Cook|access-date=April 8, 2018|language=en-US|archive-date=April 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180408232032/https://sports.yahoo.com/sources-warriors-agree-multiyear-deal-quinn-cook-185617918.html|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401029441|title=Durant, defending champ Warriors get defensive, beat Spurs|work=ESPN.com|date=April 14, 2018|access-date=April 14, 2018|archive-date=April 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416134752/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401029441|url-status=live}} 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.

On November 10, 2018, Cook had a season-high 27 points in a 116–100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.{{Cite web |last=Apricot |first=Eric |date=2018-11-14 |title=Explain One Play: Quinn Cooks the Nets |url=https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2018/11/14/18089986/nba-2018-golden-state-warriors-brooklyn-nets-quinn-cook-kevin-durant-damian-jones-demarcus-cousins |access-date=2018-11-17 |website=Golden State Of Mind |language=en}} 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,{{cite web|url=https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2019/6/29/19938972/2019-nba-free-agency-warriors-quinn-cook-qualifying-offer-restricted-free-agent|date=June 29, 2019|title=Warriors extend the qualifying offer to point guard Quinn Cook|access-date=July 1, 2019|archive-date=July 1, 2019|archive-url=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|url-status=live}} but rescinded the qualifying offer five days later.

=Los Angeles Lakers (2019–2021)=

On July 6, 2019, Cook signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/190706-lakers-sign-cook-cousins-green|title=Lakers Sign Quinn Cook, DeMarcus Cousins, and Danny Green|website=NBA.com |date=July 6, 2019|access-date=July 8, 2019|archive-date=July 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707211028/https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/190706-lakers-sign-cook-cousins-green|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web |title=Lakers Waive Quinn Cook |url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-waive-quinn-cook |website=NBA.com |access-date=November 19, 2020 |date=November 19, 2020 |archive-date=December 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202042656/https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-waive-quinn-cook |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Kent |first1=Austin |title=Lakers to Waive Quinn Cook |url=https://www.slamonline.com/nba/lakers-to-waive-quinn-cook/ |website=SLAM |access-date=November 19, 2020 |date=November 19, 2020 |archive-date=November 19, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119193414/https://www.slamonline.com/nba/lakers-to-waive-quinn-cook/ |url-status=live }} On December 4, he re-signed with the Lakers.{{cite web |title=Lakers Re-sign Quinn Cook |url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-re-signs-quinn-cook-free-agency2021 |website=NBA.com |access-date=December 5, 2020 |date=December 4, 2020 |archive-date=December 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205011959/https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-re-signs-quinn-cook-free-agency2021 |url-status=live }} On February 24, 2021, Cook was waived again.{{cite web |title=Lakers Waive Quinn Cook |url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-waive-quinn-cook-210224 |website=NBA.com |access-date=February 25, 2021 |date=February 24, 2021 |archive-date=June 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608113359/https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-waive-quinn-cook-210224 |url-status=live }}

=Cleveland Cavaliers (2021)=

On March 12, 2021, Cook signed a 10-day contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers,{{cite web |title=Cavaliers Sign Quinn Cook to 10-Day Contract |url=https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/cook-10-day-210312 |website=NBA.com |access-date=March 12, 2021 |date=March 12, 2021 |archive-date=March 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316025632/https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/cook-10-day-210312 |url-status=live }} and signed another on March 22.{{cite web |title=Cavaliers Sign Quin Cook to Second 10-Day Contract |url=https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/cook-second-10-day-210322 |website=NBA.com |access-date=March 22, 2021 |date=March 22, 2021 |archive-date=March 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323012354/https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/cook-second-10-day-210322 |url-status=live }}

= Lokomotiv Kuban (2021) =

On September 23, 2021, Cook signed with the Portland Trail Blazers,{{cite web|title=Trail Blazers announce Training Camp roster|url=https://www.nba.com/blazers/trail-blazers-announce-training-camp-roster-0|website=NBA.com|date=September 23, 2021|access-date=September 23, 2021|archive-date=September 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924000622/https://www.nba.com/blazers/trail-blazers-announce-training-camp-roster-0|url-status=live}} but was waived on October 16 after two preseason games.{{cite web|title=TRAIL BLAZERS WAIVE THREE PLAYERS|url=https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/2021/10/16/trail-blazers-waive-three-players|website=NBA.com|date=October 16, 2021|access-date=October 31, 2021|archive-date=October 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020081911/https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/2021/10/16/trail-blazers-waive-three-players|url-status=live}}

On October 26, 2021, Cook signed with Lokomotiv Kuban of the VTB United League until the end of the 2021–22 season.{{cite web |title=Двукратный чемпион НБА Куинн Кук – в "Локо"! |url=https://lokobasket.com/news/170571/ |website=lokobasket.com |access-date=October 29, 2021 |language=ru-RU |date=October 26, 2021 |archive-date=October 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028221627/https://lokobasket.com/news/170571 |url-status=live }} 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.{{Cite web|title=Quinn Cook and Lokomotiv Kuban parting ways|url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/eurocup/1289216/quinn-cook-and-lokomotiv-kuban-parting-ways/|url-status=live|access-date=December 30, 2021|website=Eurohoops|date=December 28, 2021 |archive-date=December 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229031527/https://www.eurohoops.net/en/eurocup/1289216/quinn-cook-and-lokomotiv-kuban-parting-ways/}}

=Stockton Kings (2022)=

On February 23, 2022, Cook was acquired off of waivers by the Stockton Kings.{{cite web|url=https://gleague.nba.com/transactions/|website=gleague.nba.com|title=2021-22 NBA G League Transactions|date=February 23, 2022|access-date=February 23, 2022|archive-date=March 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210306044025/https://gleague.nba.com/transactions/|url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Quinn Cook (ex Lokomotiv) is a newcomer at Kings |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Russia/news/733366/Quinn-Cook-(ex-Lokomotiv)-is-a-newcomer-at-Kings |website=Eurobasket |access-date=February 28, 2022 |date=February 28, 2022}}

=Zhejiang Lions (2022–2023)=

On September 21, 2022, Cook signed with the Sacramento Kings.{{Cite web |title=Kings Sign Kent Bazemore and Quinn Cook |url=https://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-sign-kent-bazemore-and-quinn-cook |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=NBA}} He was waived on October 13.{{Cite web |title=Kings Waive Kent Bazemore and Quinn Cook |url=https://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-waive-kent-bazemore-and-quinn-cook |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=NBA}}

On November 8, 2022, Cook signed with the Zhejiang Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).{{Cite web |title=Quinn Cook Joining Zhejiang Guangsha Lions |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/quinn_cook_joining_zhejiang_guangsha_lions/s1_17038_38095668 |access-date=January 22, 2023 |website=Yardbarker|date=November 8, 2022 }} On December 14, he scored a CBA career-high 54 points in just 29 minutes of action against the Shandong Heroes.{{cite web|title=Duke Champ Scores 54 Points off the Bench|url=https://www.si.com/college/duke/.amp/basketball/duke-basketball-champ-54-points-bench|website=SI.com|date=December 15, 2022|access-date=December 15, 2022}} 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.{{cite web|title=Quinn Cook será el primer refuerzo de los Gigantes de Carolina|url=https://www.primerahora.com/deportes/baloncesto/notas/quinn-cook-sera-el-primer-refuerzo-de-los-gigantes-de-carolina/|website=PrimeraHora.com|date=March 20, 2024|access-date=March 20, 2024|language=Spanish}}

=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.{{cite tweet|author=La Guerra del BSN|title=#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.|number=1781378156101779767|user=LaGuerraBSN|date=April 19, 2024|access-date=April 20, 2024|language=Spanish}} However, he left the team on May 3.{{cite news|first=Dario|last=Skerletic|title=Will Barton joins Cangrejeros de Santurce|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/will-barton-joins-cangrejeros-de-santurce/|newspaper=Sportando|date=May 5, 2024|access-date=May 5, 2024}}

In June 2024, Cook signed with the Taiwan Mustangs of The Asian Tournament. He reunited with former Lakers teammates Dwight Howard and DeMarcus Cousins.{{cite news | url=https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202406190016 | title=Dwight Howard, DeMarcus Cousins, Quinn Cook to play for Taiwan team | last1=Huang | first1=Chiao-wen | first2=Evelyn | last2=Kao | work=Focus Taiwan | publisher=Central News Agency (Republic of China) | date=June 19, 2024}}

=Al-Ula (2024)=

On July 12, 2024, Cook signed with Al-Ula of the Saudi Basketball League (SBL).{{cite web |title=Quinn Cook (ex Mustangs) agreed terms with Al-Ula |url=https://www.asia-basket.com/Saudi-Arabia/news/881199/Quinn-Cook-ex-Mustangs-agreed-terms-with-Al-Ula |website=Eurobasket.com |access-date=November 24, 2024 |date=July 12, 2024}}

=Fujian Sturgeons (2025–present)=

On March 4, 2025, Cook signed with the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association.{{cite web |title=官宣∣欢迎奎因-库克加入福建SBS浔兴大家庭 |url=https://news.zhibo8.com/nba/2025-03-04/67c6c7aedeeb9native.htm |website=直播吧 |access-date=March 4, 2025 |date=March 4, 2025}}

Career statistics

=NBA=

==Regular season==

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2016}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Dallas

| 5 || 0 || 15.4 || .440 || .357 || .000 || .6 || 2.4 || .2 || .0 || 5.4

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2016}}

| 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;"|{{nbay|2017}}{{dagger}}

| 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;"|{{nbay|2018}}

| 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;"|{{nbay|2019}}{{dagger}}

| 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;"|{{nbay|2020}}

| style="text-align:left;"|L.A. Lakers

| 16 || 0 || 3.9 || .462 || .385 || .800 || .3 || .3 || .1 || .1 || 2.1

| style="text-align:left;"|{{nbay|2020}}

| 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{{dagger}}

| 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{{dagger}}

| 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.usabasketball.com/bios/cook_quinn.html |title=Quinn Cook |publisher=USA Basketball |date=January 18, 2011 |access-date=October 20, 2013 |archive-date=April 26, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130426232247/http://www.usabasketball.com/bios/cook_quinn.html |url-status=dead }}

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.nikehoopsummit.com/nhs_rosters.htm/ |title=2011 USA Basketball Men's Junior National Select Team |work=NikeHoopSummit.com |access-date=June 27, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110830121138/http://www.nikehoopsummit.com/nhs_rosters.htm/ |archive-date=August 30, 2011 }} Cook had 12 points and three assists in 16 minutes, and Team USA went on to beat the World Select Team 92–80.{{cite web |url=http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/hoopsummit/stats.html |title=Men's Nike Hoop Summit Stats |publisher=USA Basketball |date=September 25, 2013 |access-date=October 20, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130625060821/http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/hoopsummit/stats.html |archive-date=June 25, 2013 }}

Personal life

Cook's late father, Ted, was a noted entrepreneur.{{cite web |date=December 13, 2010 |title=Quinn Cook: Future Duke PG Talks Father's Death and Basketball |url=http://susanshan.com/2010/12/13/quinn-cook-future-duke-pg-talks-fathers-death-basketball/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150507113816/http://susanshan.com/2010/12/13/quinn-cook-future-duke-pg-talks-fathers-death-basketball/ |archive-date=May 7, 2015 |access-date=June 27, 2015 |work=SusanShan.com}} Both of Quinn Cook's parents attended Howard University.[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"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325171413/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2015/04/03/why-dukes-quinn-cook-refers-to-the-redskins-as-we/ |date=March 25, 2018 }}, Washington Post, Dan Steinberg, April 3, 3015. Retrieved March 23, 2018.