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Anthony Cook
Personal information
Born (1967-03-19) March 19, 1967 (age 57)
Los Angeles, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolVan Nuys (Los Angeles, California)
CollegeArizona (1985–1989)
NBA draft1989: 1st round, 24th overall pick
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Playing career1989–1997
PositionPower forward / Center
Number00, 38
Career history
1989–1990P.A.O.K.
19901993Denver Nuggets
1993–1994Orlando Magic
1994Milwaukee Bucks
1994–1995Levallois
1995–1996Portland Trail Blazers
1996–1997Florida Beach Dogs
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Anthony Lacquise Cook (born March 19, 1967) is a retired American professional basketball player.

After having played collegiately at the University of Arizona, power forwardcenter Cook was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the first round (24th overall pick) of the 1989 NBA draft, and then traded on draft day to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Micheal Williams and the Pistons' first round draft choice (27th overall pick), Kenny Battle.

Cook played in 4 NBA seasons for the Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks and Portland Trail Blazers, in a career marred by numerous injuries. He had his best season as a rookie in 1990–91, when he appeared in 58 games for the Nuggets and averaged 5.3 ppg and 5.6 rpg.