Toni Kukoč is a former Croatian basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Toni Kukoč is a former professional basketball player who is best known for his playing stint with the Chicago Bulls. Let’s know more about Kukoč’s life, career, net worth, etc.
Toni Kukoč Facts
| Birth Place | Split, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Father’s Name | Ante Kukoč |
| Mother’s Name | Radojka Kukoč |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| College | NA |
| Net Worth (2022) | $30 Million |
| Age | 54 |
| Date of Birth | September 18, 1968 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 107 kgs (235 lbs) |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| NBA Draft Year | 1990 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round 2/ Pick: 29th overall |
| Playing Career | 1990-2006 |
| Position | Small forward / Power forward |
| Teams | Jugoplastika (1985–1991) Benetton Treviso (1991–1993) Chicago Bulls (1993–2000) Philadelphia 76ers (2000–2001) Atlanta Hawks (2001–2002) Milwaukee Bucks (2002–2006) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Renata Kukoč |
| Children | Stela Kukoč, Marin Kukoč |
| Endorsements | NA |
Toni Kukoč Career
Toni Kukoč was the 1990, Round 2, 29th overall draft pick by the Chicago Bulls. Kukoč played in the position of Small forward / Power forward and is a three-time NBA champion (1996, 1997, 1998).
Kukoč began playing for his hometown club, KK Jugoplastika, at the age of 17. He achieved significant success, winning the prestigious EuroLeague for three consecutive years (1989, 1990, 1991).
Afterwards, Kukoč played for Benetton Treviso and won the Italian League championship in 1992 and the Italian Cup in 1993.
Then, on November 5, 1993, Kukoč made his NBA debut. Kukoč had a solid NBA rookie season, averaging double-digit scoring and earning a berth on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
Then, from 1996 to 1998, Kukoč went on to win three NBA championships. He belonged to the legendary Bulls team which has Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman.
Furthermore, during the 1999–2000 season, Kukoč was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. Next, in 2001, Kukoč was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. Next, after a short stint with the Hawks, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2002.
Finally, on September 12, 2006, Kukoč announced that he would retire from professional basketball.
Notably, Kukoč was also on the senior men’s Yugoslavian national team that got the silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul.
Kukoč went on to win a silver medal, representing Croatia, at the 1992 Summer Olympic Games, in Barcelona.
Kukoč also won gold at the 1990 Argentina World Cup (representing Yugoslavia). He also won bronze at the 1994 Canada World Cup (representing Croatia).
Recently, Kukoč was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player.
Toni Kukoč Statistics
| Points | 9,810 (11.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,555 (4.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 3,119 (3.7 apg) |
Toni Kukoč Achievements
- 3× NBA champion (1996–1998)
- FIBA World Championship MVP (1990)
- FIBA EuroBasket MVP (1991)
- 3× EuroLeague champion (1989–1991)
- 3× EuroLeague Final Four MVP (1990, 1991, 1993)
- NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1996)
- FIBA’s 50 Greatest Players (1991)
- 5× Euroscar Player of the Year (1990, 1991, 1994, 1996, 1998)
- 4× Mister Europa Player of the Year (1990–1992, 1996)
- EuroLeague Finals Top Scorer (1990)
- FIBA European Selection (1991)
- 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors (2008)
- Italian League champion (1992)
- Italian Cup winner (1993)
- 4× Yugoslav League champion (1988–1991)
- 2× Yugoslav Cup winner (1990, 1991)
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1994)
- 3× Croatian Sportsman of the Year (1989–1991)
- Franjo Bučar State Award for Sport (1992)
- FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP (1987)
- FIBA Under-18 EuroBasket MVP (1986)
- Olympic Silver at 1988 Seoul Olympics (representing Yugoslavia)
- Olympic Silver at 1992 Barcelona Olympics (representing Croatia)
Toni Kukoč Net Worth and Salary
According to sources, Kukoč is reported to have a net worth of $30 million as of 2022. Most of his net worth is acquired from his salary and various endorsements.
Furthermore, according to hoopshype, Kukoč earned around $62 million ($94 million after inflation adjustment) in salary during his NBA career and made millions more from several endorsements and other gigs.
Notably, in his last NBA season with the Milwaukee Bucks, that is the 2005–06 season, Kukoč earned an annual salary of $2 million ($2.66 million after inflation adjustment).
Toni Kukoč Personal Life
Born in Split, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia, Kukoč is the son of Ante Kukoč and Radojka Kukoč. Notably, there is no information available about Kukoč’s siblings.
Further, Kukoč is married to Renata Kukoč for a very long time. The married couple has two children named Stela Kukoč, and Marin Kukoč.
Toni Kukoč Endorsements
There is no information available about Kukoč’s endorsement deals. It can be assumed that most of his net worth is acquired from his salary as an NBA player.
FAQs about Toni Kukoč
| What is the age of Toni Kukoč? |
| Toni Kukoč is 54 years old and he was born on September 18, 1968. |
| What is the net worth of Toni Kukoč? |
| Toni Kukoč has a net worth of $30 million. |
| Where was Toni Kukoč born? |
| Toni Kukoč was born in Split, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia. |
| Who is the wife of Toni Kukoč? |
| Toni Kukoč is married to Renata Kukoč. |
| In which year was Toni Kukoč drafted? |
| Toni Kukoč was drafted in the year 1990/ Round 2/ Pick: 29th overall. |
| In what position did Toni Kukoč play? |
| Toni Kukoč played in the position of Small forward / Power forward. |
| How many NBA Championship did Toni Kukoč win? |
| Toni Kukoč has won three NBA Championships (1996, 1997, 1998). |
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