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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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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...

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  4. 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...

  5. Dec 17, 2019 · Lenny Cooke was once the top high school basketball prospect in the nation, but his career was derailed by injuries, mistakes and a near-fatal car accident. Now, he plays for the Camden Monarchs, a semi-pro team in New Jersey, and shares his wisdom with young players who look up to him.

  6. Dec 6, 2013 · Lenny Cooke was the top recruit in the nation in 2000, but never made it to the NBA. Watch his story of success, failure, and redemption in this raw and honest film by the Safdie brothers.

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