Cook's Eyewitness Account: "I've Seen LeBron in the Gym at 6:30 AM Daily—No Camera Tricks, Just Rele

Quinn Cook Reveals LeBron's Insane Work Ethic: "6:50 AM Post-Finals Workouts – And No, It Wasn't for Show"

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The Setup

On Victor Oladipo's podcast, former NBA guard and LeBron teammate Quinn Cook shared his eye-opening rookie experience with the 2015-16 Cavaliers:

Oladipo: "So you witnessed LeBron's legendary routine firsthand?"

Cook: *"Absolutely. As a rookie on a non-guaranteed deal, I was hyper-focused on this. You hear the myths—Jordan playing 18 holes then dropping 40, Kobe's 5 AM sessions, LeBron's 6 AM recovery workouts... I needed to see it myself."*

The Revelation

• Kyrie's Advice: "We practice at 10 AM—just get there by 8."

• Cook's Obsession: Arrived at 6:30 AM using Irving's borrowed car

• The Scene:

• Empty facility, rookies banished to the auxiliary locker room

• Mid-breakfast, heard a primal grunt—found LeBron drenched in sweat by 6:50 AM

• Context: This was days after losing the 2015 Finals

"I thought, 'They just choked a title—surely he’ll take time off.' Nope. Next day? Same thing. Dude was already lifting before I finished my oatmeal. Every. Damn. Day. That’s when I knew—zero camera crews, 100% real grind."

Why It Matters

1. Debunks Myths: Proves LeBron's routines aren't PR stunts

2. Rookie Perspective: Cook's non-guaranteed contract anxiety makes him a credible witness

3. Historical Context: 2015 Finals loss adds weight—most stars would sulk; LeBron trained

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Need this condensed for social media? Try:
"Rookie Quinn Cook expected Cavs to mope after 2015 Finals. Instead, he found LeBron lifting at 6:50 AM—DAYS after Game 6. 'No cameras, just psychotic discipline.'"