Did yall see Kobe son Lenny Cooke in that new lenny documentary lmao!!!

[JohnMax]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne61w4R20QE

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In 2001, Lenny Cooke was the most hyped high school basketball player in the country, ranked above future greats LeBron James, Amar'e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony. In an era when high school stars were forgoing college hoops in favor of the potential multi-million dollar contracts promised in the NBA draft, Lenny was supposed to be the next superstar. He had the world at his fingertips. But over a decade later, while his peers are taking home MVP awards and championship trophies, Lenny has never played a minute in the NBA. What went wrong?

[JohnMax]

Lenny Cooke came out of nowhere. In "10th grade" (he was clearly older) he was playing JV for Lasalle. He averaged 30 ppg and even broke a backboard. Being that he was from NY he quickly gained a national rep. He then had a huge Junior yr and people thought he could go to the NBA out of JR year. He was getting ridiculous hype. His attitude preceded him though, he would get ejected from games, take off his jersey and leave it on the court. Supposedly after Kobe's 2nd championship he stopped by abcd camp where Lenny challenged him. Kobe declined and Lenny Cooke insulted him making lewd suggestions about his wife.

What happened to Lenny? Lebron James. The summer before Lenny's senior yr they played each other at abcd camp Lebron scored 29 and Lenny not so much. After that Lebron pretty much became Lehype and it hasn't stopped since. Anyway, Lenny started staying with these white folks in Connecticut $$$$ and going to some random Prep school. At first he wasn't even playing. Had it not been for Lebron he may have gotten away with these strange antics, but with the hype now surrounding Lebron, Lenny was written off as a head case. St.John's showed interest but Lenny obviously wasn't the qualifying type.

I would describe Lenny's game as Lebron with the skills of a young Kobe and the attitude of a young Ron Artest. Very similar to Lebron but much more arrogant.

[fiddy]

He got what was coming to him

[ImKobe]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne61w4R20QE

Lenny Cooke came out of nowhere. In "10th grade" (he was clearly older) he was playing JV for Lasalle. He averaged 30 ppg and even broke a backboard. Being that he was from NY he quickly gained a national rep. He then had a huge Junior yr and people thought he could go to the NBA out of JR year. He was getting ridiculous hype. His attitude preceded him though, he would get ejected from games, take off his jersey and leave it on the court. Supposedly after Kobe's 2nd championship he stopped by abcd camp where Lenny challenged him. Kobe declined and Lenny Cooke insulted him making lewd suggestions about his wife.

What happened to Lenny? Lebron James. The summer before Lenny's senior yr they played each other at abcd camp Lebron scored 29 and Lenny not so much. After that Lebron pretty much became Lehype and it hasn't stopped since. Anyway, Lenny started staying with these white folks in Connecticut $$$$ and going to some random Prep school. At first he wasn't even playing. Had it not been for Lebron he may have gotten away with these strange antics, but with the hype now surrounding Lebron, Lenny was written off as a head case. St.John's showed interest but Lenny obviously wasn't the qualifying type.

I would describe Lenny's game as Lebron with the skills of a young Kobe and the attitude of a young Ron Artest. Very similar to Lebron but much more arrogant.

Ron Artest grew up in Brooklyn in a very bad neighborhood and there literally were gunshots every day where he grew up playing ball with his homies. The man might be crazy but he dedicated his life to being 100% fit and an elite basketball player, which he was in his prime. Winning a DPOY, making a huge difference for the Lakers and coming through in Game 7 for the championship. Even a young Artest wasn't this stupid. He was hungry and all he cared about was basketball.

Lenny was just a very gifted basketball player, who was lazy and didn't apply himself. He had all the tools to be a great player and a successful athlete, but he didn't want to do the hard work.

[JohnMax]

Cooke no-showed for a pre-draft workout with the Raptors and once told Pat Riley "I don't got to listen to you." shit like that is why he didn't get drafted. He had a horrible attitude.

[BrooklynZoo]

Ron Artest grew up in Brooklyn in a very bad neighborhood and there literally were gunshots every day where he grew up playing ball with his homies. The man might be crazy but he dedicated his life to being 100% fit and an elite basketball player, which he was in his prime. Winning a DPOY, making a huge difference for the Lakers and coming through in Game 7 for the championship. Even a young Artest wasn't this stupid. He was hungry and all he cared about was basketball.

Lenny was just a very gifted basketball player, who was lazy and didn't apply himself. He had all the tools to be a great player and a successful athlete, but he didn't want to do the hard work.

artest grew up in Queensbridge, Queens. Stephon (and others) grew up in Brooklyn

[BrooklynZoo]

I would describe Lenny's game as Lebron with the skills of a young Kobe and the attitude of a young Ron Artest. Very similar to Lebron but much more arrogant.

i think if he had that talent he could have any attitude he wanted and still make it. obviously he didnt

BTW, this documentary is on Showtime OnDemand if anyone wants to check it out. Haven't seen it yet, but will soon.

[Dizzle-2k7]

kobe "imma play you in various ways"

[HylianNightmare]

anoyne have a stream to the whole movie?

[JohnMax]

Lenny Cooke & LeBron James: The Shot That Altered Basketball History

http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS...entary-trailer

[KobesFinger]

This makes me want to watch 3 peat era Kobe. Anyone got videos of him working out?

[IGOTGAME]

Lenny Cooke came out of nowhere. In "10th grade" (he was clearly older) he was playing JV for Lasalle. He averaged 30 ppg and even broke a backboard. Being that he was from NY he quickly gained a national rep. He then had a huge Junior yr and people thought he could go to the NBA out of JR year. He was getting ridiculous hype. His attitude preceded him though, he would get ejected from games, take off his jersey and leave it on the court. Supposedly after Kobe's 2nd championship he stopped by abcd camp where Lenny challenged him. Kobe declined and Lenny Cooke insulted him making lewd suggestions about his wife.

What happened to Lenny? Lebron James. The summer before Lenny's senior yr they played each other at abcd camp Lebron scored 29 and Lenny not so much. After that Lebron pretty much became Lehype and it hasn't stopped since. Anyway, Lenny started staying with these white folks in Connecticut $$$$ and going to some random Prep school. At first he wasn't even playing. Had it not been for Lebron he may have gotten away with these strange antics, but with the hype now surrounding Lebron, Lenny was written off as a head case. St.John's showed interest but Lenny obviously wasn't the qualifying type.

I would describe Lenny's game as Lebron with the skills of a young Kobe and the attitude of a young Ron Artest. Very similar to Lebron but much more arrogant.

guy was overrated. take it from someone who grew up in the area. Wasnt close to the talent that Lebron and Kobe were. Wasnt even close to the talents Artest and Odom were.

[longtime lurker]

Where did Kobe son Cooke? I didn't see it anywhere in the post

[D-FENS]

Cooke no-showed for a pre-draft workout with the Raptors and once told Pat Riley "I don't got to listen to you." shit like that is why he didn't get drafted. He had a horrible attitude.

I don't feel sorry for him. He had all the talent in the world and didn't get his shit together

[Real Men Wear Green]

Wow did he get fat. Oh well.