Toni Kukoc

Toni Kukoč was a key part of the Chicago Bulls dynasty and one of the most successful European players to make the leap to the NBA. Known for his versatility, court vision, and clutch shooting, Kukoč played a vital sixth-man role during the Bulls’ second three-peat (1996–1998). Standing 6'10", he could handle the ball, pass like a guard, and stretch the floor — a rare skill set at the time. Before joining the NBA, Kukoč was already a European legend, winning multiple EuroLeague titles and MVPs.

In the NBA, he provided a smooth transition between lineups and earned the Sixth Man of the Year Award in 1996. Kukoč was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021, honoring his impact on globalizing the game and his winning pedigree both in Europe and the NBA.

Kukoc's Awards and Records

• 3× EuroLeague champion (1989–1991)
• 3× EuroLeague Final Four MVP (1990, 1991, 1993)
• EuroLeague Finals Top Scorer (1990)
• 2× FIBA European Selection (1991 2×)
• 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors (2008)
• 2× Triple Crown winner (1990, 1991)
• Italian League champion (1992)
• Italian Cup winner (1993)
• 4× Yugoslav League champion (1988–1991)
• 2× Yugoslav Cup winner (1990, 1991)
• 5× Euroscar Player of the Year (1990, 1991, 1994, 1996, 1998)
• 4× Mister Europa Player of the Year (1990–1992, 1996)
• 3× Croatian Sportsman of the Year (1989–1991)
• Franjo Bučar State Award for Sport (1992)
• FIBA World Championship MVP (1990)
• FIBA EuroBasket MVP (1991)
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP (1987)
• FIBA Under-18 European Championship MVP (1986)
• FIBA's 50 Greatest Players

NBA Records

• 3× NBA champion (1996–1998)
• NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1996)
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1994)

NBA Teams

Chicago Bulls 1993–2000
Philadelphia 76ers 2000–2001
Atlanta Hawks 2001–2002
Milwaukee Bucks 2002–2006

NBA Draft:
1990: 2nd round, 29th overall pick
Chicago Bulls

Numbers Worn:
7