Who is Brian Cook? Bio, Age, Net Worth, Height, Relationship, Wife

Who is Brian Cook?

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Brian Cook is a former American basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association for twelve seasons (NBA).

Cook began his NBA career after being drafted with the 24th overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. He played for the Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, and Los Angeles Clippers, among others.

Brian was a college basketball star before the NBA draft. The player is one of the University of Illinois’ most decorated players, and he was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2016.

Relationship Details, Brian Cook is Married?

Cook is married to Victoria Velasquez, his long-term girlfriend. On July 4, 2009, the couple married.

Though there isn’t much information about how they met and fell in love. Cook, on the other hand, is known to love his wife so much that he gave up his career for her.

Quick facts about Brian Cook

Full Name	Brian Joshua Cook
Name	Brian Cook
Nickname	Brian
Date of Birth	December 4, 1980
Age	41 years old
Birth Place	Lincoln, Illinois, US
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	American- African
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Height	6’9″ (2.06 m)
Weight	234 lb (106 kg)
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown
Father’s Name	Norman Cook
Mother’s Name	Joyce Cook
Siblings	Two sisters: Kristina and Natasha Cook

Brian Cook: Early Life, Age, Wiki, Parents, Ethnicity

Brian Joshua Cook was born on December 4, 1980, in Lincoln, Illinois, US. He is the son of Norman Cook (father) and Joyce Cook (mother).

His father was an All-American at the University of Kansas and briefly played for the Boston Celtics. Also, his uncle, Joe Cook, played basketball at Duke University.

Moreover, Cook also has two younger sisters, Kristina and Natasha Cook. Kristina is his biological sister, whereas Natasha is his half-sister from his mother’s other relationship.

Education, Schooling, University

Cook played college basketball for the University of Illinois after a stellar high school career.

Professional Career, (Professional Basketball Player)

Cook attended Lincoln Community High School and was a member of the Railsplitters basketball team. He led the team to the quarterfinals of the 1999 Illinois High School Association Class AA state boys basketball championship.
As a result, he was named a McDonald’s All-American in 1999 and was named to the all-tournament team at the 1998 State Farm Holiday Classic.
In addition, he was named Mr. Basketball of Illinois in 1999. Cook was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2016.
Cook was also a skilled scorer who could hit three-pointers with ease. As a result, he shared the Big Ten Freshman of the Year award.
In addition, he received numerous titles and honors, including Big Ten Conference Most Valuable Player, Big Ten Player of the Year, and first-team All-Big Ten.
Cook also graduated as Illinois’ third all-time leading scorer, with 1,748 total points and an average of 13.2 points per game.
Cook’s jersey was one of thirty-three honored jerseys at the State Farm Center in 2008. He was recognized as the most decorated basketball player in University of Illinois history.

Net Worth, Salary, Assets

Brian Cook’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. Cook’s net worth stems from his primary occupation as an NBA player. The athlete agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Lakers on a rookie contract worth $903,360. Then he signed contracts with the Orlando Magic and the Houston Rockets for $3,500,000 each.

Cook thus earned millions of dollars as an NBA player for various teams.

Rumors and Controversy

Talking about his rumors and controversy, he has not been in any part of rumors as well as controversy to date.

What is the Height of Brian Cook? Weight, Full Body Status

Height	6’9″ (2.06 m)
Weight	234 lb (106 kg)
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown

Social Media Accounts

Social Media	Twitter
Merch	Trading Card
Last Update	August 2022