After toiling in the NBA D-League for almost two years hoping to get his shot at a stable contract with an NBA franchise, Quinn Cook's patience appears to be paying off.
The former Duke guard and 2015 national champion will sign a two-year contract through the end of the 2017-18 season with the New Orleans Pelicans once he finishes the regular season on two more 10-day contracts, ESPN's Chris Haynes reported Saturday morning.
New Orleans to sign Quinn Cook (@QCook323) to two-year deal following two 10-day contracts, league sources tell ESPN. This year, plus next.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) April 8, 2017
Cook has been playing sparingly for New Orleans since mid-March but had eight points and four assists in 24 minutes Friday in a loss to Denver.
The Washington native previously spent time with the Dallas Mavericks from Feb. 27 to March 7 on a 10-day contract before returning to the D-League's Canton Charge. The D-League Rookie of the Year in 2015-16, Cook was averaging 26.0 points and 6.7 assists in his second year in the D-League before earning his spot with the Pelicans.
New Orleans has long had a relationship with Cook, bringing him in before the season to compete for a roster spot. The fiery competitor's perseverance has paid off, and he will look to make himself a reliable bench performer in the years to come.
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