Daequan Cook, creatively nicknamed “The Chef,” was a 6'5" shooting guard and small forward for Miami. Born on April 28th, 1987 in Dayton, OH, he attended the university of Ohio State in college, averaging 10 points and four rebounds before declaring early for the 2007 draft. The Philadelphia 76ers made him their first round selection, choosing him with the 21st overall pick. The Sixers immediately sent him to Miami with cash and a second round pick for Jason Smith. He signed on with the Heat for three-years and $3,819,720.
Cook appeared in 59 games for Miami as a rookie, starting 19 at shooting guard.