At last, he has made it on the big screen. Mookie Cook will play LeBron James in a movie called Shooting Stars
LeBron and Maverick Carter are collaborating with NBC Universal on a biopic about James’ childhood in Akron, Ohio. The film, titled “Shooting Stars,” is based on James’ 2009 biography. Clearly, James and company thought Cook would be the best choice for the lead role.
Know Who Is Mookie Cook The Actor Who Will Play LeBron James In The ‘Shooting Stars’ Movie
James and Stars showed how James and his best friends in Akron formed a close-knit bond that sustained them through a failed national championship tournament and winning a title.
The movie is a biopic based on a book of the same title about James written Buzz Bissinger in 2009 and focuses on the NBA superstar’s childhood years, telling the story of a close-knit group of friends who overcome the challenges of growing up in the inner city and find refuge together on and off the court.
According to the @THR, five-star Oregon commit Marquis "Mookie" Cook is set to star as Young Lebron James in the upcoming film "Shooting Stars" @DSArivals | @marquiscookk | @KingJames pic.twitter.com/AGKvRGItgI
— Rivals (@Rivals) May 13, 2022
Cook is a basketball player, but for the time being, he will play as a wing. Here’s everything you need to know about Cook as he prepares to take on the role of LeBron James.
All about Mookie Cook
Mookie Cook is a five-star recruit who 247Sports named the No. 5 player in the Class of 2023. Before committing to playing in Oregon, Cook received offers from 22 schools including Gonzaga, Kentucky, Arizona, Auburn, Texas Tech, UCLA, USC, and more.
The Oregon native is the second-highest-rated recruit in Oregon history, behind only Magic center Pol Bol. Although Cook is from Oregon, he played his high school ball at Compass Prep in Chandler, Arizona.
He averaged 11.5 points per game last season and led Compass Prep to his second straight appearance at the GEICO Nationals, according to MaxPreps. He’s the second-ranked recruit
Cook is 6-7 pounds and weighs 200 pounds. While James is 6-9 now, he was 6-7 as a senior in high school. So Cook’s physique should match James’ physique at St. Vincent.
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