Duane Cooper facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 25, 1969 Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| High school | Lakewood (Lakewood, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | USC (1987–1992) |
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Pro career | 1992–2003 |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1993 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1993–1994 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1994–1995 | Omaha Racers |
| 1995 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1995–1996 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1996–1997 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1997–1998 | Pogoń Ruda Śląska |
| 1998–1999 | Panionios |
| 1999 | Asseco Prokom Gdynia |
| 1999–2000 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2000–2001 | Pogoń Ruda Śląska |
| 2001–2002 | Znicz Pruszków |
| 2002–2003 | Polonia Warsaw |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Duane Cooper is an American former professional basketball player. He was born on July 25, 1969, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Cooper played as a point guard during his career. He is known for playing in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns.
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Duane Cooper's Basketball Journey
Early Life and College Basketball
Duane Cooper grew up in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He later moved to California and attended Lakewood High School in Lakewood, California. After high school, he went on to play college basketball. Cooper played for the University of Southern California (USC) from 1987 to 1992. He was a very good player in college. In 1992, he was named to the First-team All-Pac-10. This means he was one of the best players in his college conference.
Playing in the NBA
After his successful college career, Duane Cooper entered the 1992 NBA draft. He was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers picked him in the second round, as the 36th player overall. Cooper played two years in the NBA. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns.
As a 6-foot-1-inch guard, Cooper played in a total of 88 NBA games. During these games, he averaged 2.3 points per game. After his time in the NBA, Cooper continued his professional basketball career.
Life After the NBA
After playing in the NBA, Duane Cooper played for many other teams. He played in different leagues in the United States. These included teams like the Omaha Racers, Oklahoma City Cavalry, Fort Wayne Fury, and Yakima Sun Kings.
Cooper also played basketball internationally. He played for teams in other countries. These included Pogoń Ruda Śląska and Znicz Pruszków in Poland. He also played for Panionios in Greece. His career lasted until 2003.
See also
In Spanish: Duane Cooper para niños
