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Quinn Cook Has Earned Everything He’s Got

And if things go well, he’ll have a ring soon too.

By JD King

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New Orleans Pelicans v Golden State Warriors - Game One
OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 28: Quinn Cook #4 of the Golden State Warriors goes to the basket during Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals against the New Orleans Pelicans at ORACLE Arena on April 28, 2018 in Oakland, California. 
Photo by Marcio Sanchez - Pool/Getty Images

No matter how far Quinn Cook’s NBA career extends, he has earned far more respect than most guys ever will.

As a thought exercise, the former Blue Devil has earned more respect than Sean Kemp, Gilbert Arenas, Darko Milicic, Sam Bowie and a number of other people including probably JR Smith.

The universal respect for his hard work and professionalism may not translate into a 15-year career but he’s the kind of guy people want to have around. He could easily have a future in coaching or management because people know he’s an absolute professional.

That’s in the future obviously. For now he’s in the league and and a valued teammate playing for a championship. What player, what kid who grew up loving and living the game, could want more?

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