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Leonard Cooke (born April 29, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player. Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, [ 1 ] he is known primarily for having been ranked higher than LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony in 2001. He averaged 25 points, 10 rebounds, two steals, and two blocks per game in his junior year of high school.
Jun 18, 2022 · Ahead of Carmelo Anthony, and also ahead of LeBron James was a man called Lenny Cooke, a player who many thought would scale the top end of the NBA, but a player who never made it.
Mar 4, 2012 · Cooke was a flashy 6-6 guard who struggled with academics and flirted with college before signing with an agent and entering the 2002 N.B.A. draft — only to go undrafted, never advancing...
Dec 17, 2019 · Former high school phenom Lenny Cooke has joined the ABA's Camden Monarchs for one final season. His role on the team extends far beyond the court.
Dec 5, 2013 · Lenny Cooke was supposed to be an NBA superstar. Then LeBron James hit a game-winning shot that ended the high school phenom’s career.
Nov 26, 2013 · Cooke was the prototypical NBA wing, 6-foot-6 with long limbs, rippling muscles, and lithe movements. In this setting, it’s hard to tell if Cooke’s no-look passes and twitchy ball...
Apr 19, 2021 · Meet Lenny Cooke, the high school basketball player who was once ranked higher than LeBron James. Today’s interview covers the tragic career of Lenny Cooke, ...
