Cooks to celebrate 100-game milestone against JackJumpers

This Friday, Xavier Cooks will add another milestone to his collection when he plays his 100th game for the Kings and in the NBL.

When he steps onto the Silverdome court to take on the Tasmania JackJumpers, the 29-year-old will become just the 27th player in Kings' history to play 100 games for the Sydney club.

"Playing 100 games in the NBL means a lot, as I know first-hand how competitive this league is," Cooks said.

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"While it feels like it's taken me an eternity to get to this milestone, I'm super proud to have made it - especially with all 100 coming in a Kings uniform."

Since debuting in the purple and gold in NBL20, King #217 has achieved an extraordinary amount, from two championships, NBL23 MVP, NBL22 Finals MVP and two ALL-NBL selections (First Team in NBL23 and Second Team in NBL22).

"Honestly, the Kings have shaped me into the person I am on and off the court," the Wollongong product said.

"Coming into this team originally, I had a minor role but have grown as a player thanks to great teammates I’ve had along the way.

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"It's because of players like him and the coaches I've had along the way, that I've gotten to where I am today - which I'm extremely thankful for.

"It's been an incredible journey with the Kings through the first 100 games and I can't wait to achieve plenty more in the future."

Through his first 99 games with the Kings, Cooks has averages of 13.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.2 blocks per game - while shooting 55.3 per cent from the field.

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To date, he is currently in the all-time top 10 in franchise history in several categories:

• Field goal percentage (fourth with 55.3 - top three are Dean Uthoff, Andrew Bogut and Leon Trimmingham).

• Offensive rebounds (10th with 246).

• Defensive rebounds (seventh with 605).

• Total rebounds (eighth with 851)

• Blocked shots (fourth with 121 - top three are Matthew Nielsen, Mark Dalton and Julian Khazzouh).

• Rebounds per game (eighth with 8.6rpg).

• Blocked shots per game (sixth with 1.2bpg).

Friday's round five clash with the JackJumpers tips off at 7.30pm AEDT on ESPN via Kayo Sports.

The Kings' next home game is against the Breakers on Sunday, October 27 from 2.15pm. 

Tickets to that Qudos Bank Arena clash are still available here.