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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lenny_CookeLenny Cooke - Wikipedia

    One-time phenoms like Cooke, whose development was stunted by a haste to get to the NBA too quickly, are considered to be the impetus for the change. Cooke is the subject of the 2013 documentary Lenny Cooke which documents his athletic rise, fall, and subsequent life after basketball.

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  3. clutchpoints.com › the-story-of-the-man-who-was-better-thanLenny Cooke: The story of the man who was better than LeBron...

    Jun 18, 2022 · Lenny Cooke was once ranked ahead of LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony as the top prospect of his generation, but he never played in the NBA. Learn about his rise and fall, his mistakes and regrets, and his current life as a security guard.

  4. www.nytimes.com › 2012/03/04 › sportsLenny Cooke, From Star-to-Be to One Who Never Was - The New York...

    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,...

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  6. www.slamonline.com › the-magazine › lenny-cooke-storyLenny Cooke Opens Up About the Final Chapter of His Playing...

    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.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lenny_Cooke_(film)Lenny Cooke (film) - Wikipedia

    Lenny Cooke is a 2013 American sports documentary film directed by Josh and Benny Safdie. It tells the life of the former high school basketball player Lenny Cooke. The film had its world premiere at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival on April 18, 2013. It was released in the United States in limited theaters on December 6, 2013.

  8. www.gq.com › story › your-must-watch-hoops-doc-the-rise-andYour Must-Watch Hoops Doc: The Rise and Fall of Lenny Cooke

    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 handling ...

  9. www.thedailybeast.com › the-lebron-james-who-wasnt-the-storyThe LeBron James Who Wasn’t: The Story of Lenny Cooke

    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.