Though the Los Angeles Lakers have remained fairly quiet up to now within the 2022 NBA offseason, one former Lakers guard has found his way back into the NBA after a temporary period out of the league.
In accordance with a report on Monday evening, guard Quinn Cook has signed with the Sacramento Kings on a one-year contract.
The Kings have agreed to sign NBA veteran Quinn Cook to a one-year contact, source told @espn @andscape. The 2-time NBA champion played for the G League Stockton Kings last season and is competing for a 3rd point guard spot. Last played within the NBA for Cavs 2020-21 season. pic.twitter.com/bWjXCN02NS
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) August 9, 2022
He was a member of the Lakers during their run to the 2020 NBA Finals and won a championship with the team.
Despite the indisputable fact that he’s been a job player his entire profession, he’s already won two titles. His championship with the Lakers followed a previous title with the Golden State Warriors.
Cook played with the Lakers for portions of the 2019-20 season in addition to the 2020-21 season. He was released by the Lakers in February 2021. Since then, he has had temporary stints with each the Cleveland Cavaliers and Portland Trail Blazers.
Ultimately, he found himself playing skilled basketball out of the NBA for the 2021-22 season.
Now, Cook will get one other likelihood to prove that he belongs within the NBA. He’s been a journeyman for his entire NBA profession, so acclimating to a recent home ought to be relatively easy for him.
In his profession, Cook has averaged 6.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Though his role on the Kings will likely be a comparatively small one, the 29-year-old veteran brings quite a lot of savvy and championship pedigree to a team that has been fighting to get out of the NBA’s basement for years.
It would be interesting to see if he takes on a leadership role for the team going forward.
