Darwin Cook: Former NBA Player & 2x Italian League Champion

Not In My House (A Basketball Podcast)

You know its going to be a special episode anytime you have Crenshaw represented on this podcast. Former NBA player and 2x Italian League Champion Darwin Cook is in the house! Cook shares his experiences in hoops and stories from our favorite era of basketball!

Darwin Cook has an inspiring journey in basketball. He went from always being told he couldn’t do something, to always proving his peers wrong. Cook went to legendary Crenshaw High School where he earned an opportunity to play his college hoops at Portland where he is still the career All-Time leader in both Steals and Assists. Cook was selected 70th overall in the 1980 NBA Draft and had a great career in both the NBA and overseas. He was an important member of the 80’s Nets teams and is a 2x Italian League Champion. Cook shares great stories on Crenshaw Hoops, Coach Willie West, recruiting process, Portland, NBA Draft Night, Marques Johnson, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Darryl Dawkins, Michael Ray Richardson, Edgar Jones, experiences overseas, life after hoops and MUCH more!

We appreciate Darwin Cook for taking the time to share his story with us. We had such a great time learning about his journey and all of the great stories from our favorite era of hoops. You don’t want to miss this one!

Thanks Darwin Cook!

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