Who is Toni Kukoc? Former Chicago Bulls player and star of Michael Jordan's The Last Dance

Toni Kukoc was an unknown entity in America ahe of 1992 Barcelona Olympics. However, when Team USA geared up to take on Croatia in Olympics, things changed for Toni Kukoc. USA’s 'Dream Team' featured two Chicago Bulls superstars - Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Young Croatian Toni Kukoc was in for surprise of his life in that game as Jordan and Pippen closed him down throughout game. What many did not know was that Toni Kukoc was on Bulls GM Jerry Krause’s rar, who saw talented European youngster as next big thing in world of basketball. Here's a detailed look into questions, who is Toni Kukoc? Where is Toni Kukoc? and Toni Kukoc net worth details.

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Who is Toni Kukoc? Toni Kukoc Chicago Bulls career

Fans who watched  Last Dance may be confused as to who  lanky young European who featured in recent episodes named Toni Kukoc was. To answer question who is Toni Kukoc,  young Croatian basketball player gained fame playing in European leagues before being publicly courted by n Bulls GM Jerry Krause. Toni Kukoc became one of  first established European stars to play in National Basketball Association (NBA).

Kukoc was drafted by Chicago Bulls in  second round of 1990 NBA Draft (29th overall) but did not join franchise until 1993. Once he moved to Chicago, Kukoc quickly proved his worth to established names like Scottie Pippen and great Michael Jordan. Toni Kukoc won three NBA Championships with Bulls and also went on to win NBA Sixth Man of Year Award in 1996.

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Toni Kukoc net worth

As of 2020, Toni Kukoc net worth is valued at $30 million. Toni Kukoc played for Chicago Bulls, Philelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks during his time in NBA. As per Celebrity Net worth, he was estimated to have earned $61.5 million in salary alone during his career. Toni Kukoc net worth received a huge boost during 2003-2004 season when he earned $9 million, which was his highest salary. Kukoc retired in 2006 after revealing he wanted to play only for Bulls or Bucks but didn't receive an offer from eir.

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Who is Toni Kukoc? Where is Toni Kukoc?

answer to question where is Toni Kukoc is that former Bulls star is in United States. Croatian opted to remain in United States and has joined Chicago Bulls' management team. He is currently a 'Special visor' to Jerry Reinsdorf, owner of Chicago Bulls. Toni Kukoc is also a member of FIBA Hall of Fame. Many have argued that Kukoc deserved to be included in  Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame as well.

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