Lester Quiñones is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. He plays in the National Basketball Association for the Golden State Warriors and their NBA G League team, the Santa Cruz Warriors.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Lester Quiñones was born on November 16, 2000, in Brentwood, New York in the United States of America. He stands 193 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 94 kg. He is right-handed and he is s shooting guard.
He is of Salvadoran, Dominican, and Puerto Rican descent. He represents the Dominican Republic in international events.
| Team |
Golden State Warriors
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| Position | Shooting Guard |
| Height / weight | 1.93 m / 94 kg |
| Born | 16 Nov 2000 |
| Nationality |
Dominican Republic
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Team History | |
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Golden State
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2023 - present |
| Santa Cruz Warriors | 2022 - present |
High School and College Career
He attended Brentwood High School in Brentwood, New York before transferring to Upper Room Christian School in Dix Hills, New York. He then transferred to St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, New Jersey, and then to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
Later, he committed to play college basketball for the University of Memphis. He was there from 2019 to 2022 and in that time, he helped them win the NIT Championship.
Professional Career
Quiñones went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft. He would later go on to sign with the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA G League.
In 2023, he was promoted to play for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. As of the 2023-2024 season, he still plays for Santa Cruz.
Career Highlights
- 2023 - NBA G League Most Improved Player
- 2023 - NBA G League All-Rookie Team
- 2020 - AAC All-Freshman team
- 2021 - NIT champion
