Thunder: Daequan Cook proves to skeptics that he can play defense

 
BY JOHN ROHDE, Staff Writer, jrohde@opubco.com
Published: February 3, 2012

There is nothing subtle about Daequan Cook 's long-range shooting, which frequently resembles daggers thrown at opponents from 10 paces.

When Cook was named the replacement for injured starter Thabo Sefolosha , many assumed the Thunder would simply take whatever points Cook provided and the team would deal with his defensive shortcomings as best it could.

Guess again. What actually earned Cook a starting ...


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