Edward Kobie Stokes[1] (born September 3, 1971) is an American former professional basketball player, who played at the center position.
During his collegiate career, he scored 984 points, grabbed 644 rebounds, and blocked 167 shots.
Stokes was selected by the Miami Heat, in the second round of the 1993 NBA draft, with the 35th overall pick.Stokes started his professional career in the Greek Basket League, playing with Panionios.
During his pro career, Stokes went on to represent the following clubs: Stefanel Milano, Aris Thessaloniki, Titanes de Morovis, Telemarket Roma, the Toronto Raptors, Olimpia Basket Pistoia, Keravnos, FC Porto, Libertad de Sunchales, STB Le Havre, and Crabs Rimini.
In the NBA, the player rights to Stokes and Jeff Webster, were traded by the Miami Heat, to the Washington Bullets, in 1995, in exchange for Rex Chapman and Terrence Rencher.