Jud Buechler is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 12 seasons. He was born on June 19, 1968, in San Diego, California, and attended Poway High School in Poway, California. Buechler played college basketball at the University of Arizona, where he was a member of the Wildcats' 1988 Final Four team.
Buechler was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics in the second round of the 1990 NBA draft, but he did not make the team. He played professionally in Europe for a year before returning to the United States to play in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). In 1992, Buechler signed with the New Jersey Nets, where he played for two seasons before being traded to the San Antonio Spurs.
Buechler played for the Spurs for two seasons before being traded to the Golden State Warriors. He played for the Warriors for three seasons before being traded to the Chicago Bulls in 1998. Buechler played for the Bulls for four seasons, winning three NBA championships in 1998, 1999, and 2000. He was known for his three-point shooting and his ability to play multiple positions.
After leaving the Bulls, Buechler played for the Detroit Pistons for one season before being traded to the Phoenix Suns. He played for the Suns for two seasons before being traded to the Orlando Magic. Buechler played for the Magic for one season before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He played for the Bucks for one season before retiring from the NBA in 2002.
Buechler's career statistics in the NBA include 4,321 points, 1,904 rebounds, and 1,041 assists in 720 games played. He averaged 6.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. Buechler's best statistical season was in 1995-96, when he averaged 11.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game for the Warriors.
After retiring from the NBA, Buechler became a basketball coach. He was an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers from 2016 to 2019, where he won another NBA championship in 2020. Buechler is currently an assistant coach for the New Orleans Pelicans.
In conclusion, Jud Buechler had a successful basketball career in the NBA, playing for 12 seasons and winning three championships with the Chicago Bulls. He was known for his three-point shooting and his ability to play multiple positions. After retiring from the NBA, Buechler became a basketball coach and has continued to be involved in the sport.
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