Long before he learned he would play San Antonio in his first career playoff series, Warriors point guard Quinn Cook studied Tony Parker. It was through a 15-minute segment on one of his "Ankle Breakers" DVDs that Cook first became fascinated by Parker. As he watched the video on repeat, Cook was amazed at how a 6-foot-2, 185-pound point guard with so-so athleticism could maximize angles for such devastating drives to the basket. Now, fresh off signing a two-year guaranteed deal with Golden State, Cook credits Parker for his signature spin move. Having an encyclopedic understanding of Parker's tendencies has only helped Cook in the first round.
Warriors’ Quinn Cook discusses guarding his childhood idol, Tony Parker
Published April 24, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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