Lester Quinones
Position: 2/1
Height: 196cm/6’5”
Weight: 94kg
Date of Birth: 16/11/2000
College: Memphis
Passport: Dominican Republic
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Player Profile
Lester Quinones, embodies the epitome of a versatile basketball player with his dynamic skills and sharp shooting prowess. Renowned for his three-point shooting ability, he poses a constant threat from beyond the arc, boasting a smooth stroke and quick release that befuddle defenders. Beyond his shooting, Quinones showcases defensive tenacity, utilizing his length and agility to disrupt opponents and generate turnovers. Offensively, he's not limited to perimeter play, confidently driving to the basket with athleticism, finishing through contact, and distributing the ball adeptly. A committed team player, Quinones hustles for rebounds and makes smart decisions with the ball, consistently leaving a significant impact on both ends of the court.
Achievements
Dominican Republic U18 National Team -2018
Latinbasket.com All-FIBA Americas U18 Honorable Mention -2018
FIBA Americas Championship U18 in St. Catharines (Canada) -2018: 6 games: Score-3(17.5ppg), 6.3rpg, 3.5apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 41.9%, FT: 75.0%
High School Nationals Champion -2019
National Prep Championship Quarterfinals -2019
AAC All-Freshman Team -2020
AAC Tournament Semifinals -2021
NIT Champion -2021
AAC Tournament Finalist -2022
USBasket.com All-NBA G League Most Improved Player -2023
USBasket.com NBA G League All-Rookie Team -2023
NBA Western Conference Semifinals -2023
Dominican Republic National Team -2023
FIBA World Cup in Philippines-Japan-Indonesia -2023: 5 games: 7.0ppg, 2.2rpg, FGP: 41.2%, 3PT: 15.0%, FT: 75.0%
Basketball Career & Stats
2017-2018: Newark, NJ / St. Benedict's Preparatory School
2018: New Heights (NY) (UAA U17): 15.2ppg, 4.7rpg
2018-2019: Bradenton, FL / IMG Prep Academy
2019-2020: University of Memphis (NCAA, starting five): 26 games: 10.7ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.2apg, FGP: 53.2%, 3PT: 31.3%, FT: 80.4%
2020-2021: University of Memphis (NCAA, starting five): 28 games: 9.5ppg, 5.8rpg, 1.9apg, FGP: 46.9%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 67.2%
2021-2022: University of Memphis (NCAA, starting five): 33 games: 10.0ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.3apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 53.8%, 3PT: 39.0%, FT: 75.0%
2022: Golden State Warriors (NBA Summer League California Classic): 3 games: 9.7ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.0spg, FGP: 38.5%, 3PT: 35.7%, FT: 66.7%
2022: Golden State Warriors (NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, starting five): 5 games: 5.0ppg, 4.6rpg
2022-2023: $129,405: Golden State Warriors (NBA): 4 games: 2.5ppg, played also at Santa Cruz Warriors (NBA G League): 49 games: 20.2ppg, 6.2rpg, 3.9apg, FGP: 56.1%, 3PT: 37.6%, FT: 76.7%
2023: Golden State Warriors (NBA Summer League California Classic): 2 games: 23.5ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.5apg
2023: Golden State Warriors (NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, starting five): 5 games: 21.6ppg, 4.6rpg, 5.2apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 26.7%, FT: 82.9%
2023-2024: $559,782: Golden State Warriors (NBA, starting five), played also at Santa Cruz Warriors (NBA G League): 16 games: 23.5ppg, 5.9rpg, 3.6apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 49.3%, 3PT: 33.1%, FT: 78.3%