What Is NBA Coach and Former Player Jud Buechler's Net Worth?

He played 720 games across 12 seasons, with seven different franchises.

PUBLISHED JAN 26, 2024

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Name	Jud Buechler
Net Worth	$10 Million
Sources of Income	Basketball
Gender	Male
Date of Birth	June 19, 1968
Age	55 Years
Nationality	United States of America
Profession	NBA Coach, Former NBA Player

Jud Buechler's Net Worth

American professional basketball coach and former NBA player Jud Buechler is best known for winning three consecutive NBA championship seasons between 1996 and 1998. He is currently the assistant coach for the New York Knicks of the NBA. As of 2024, Jud's net worth is around $10 million.

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Jud Buechler's Sources of Income

Jud was selected by the Seattle Supersonics as the 38th overall in the 1990 NBA draft. After this, his draft rights were traded to the New Jersey Nets. He later signed with the San Antonio Spurs before joining the Golden State Warriors, with whom he averaged 6.2 points, 1.3 assists, and 2.8 rebounds. During the first season with the Warriors, he earned a salary of $375,000.

His basketball career reached its pinnacle during his four-year tenure with the Chicago Bulls from 1994 to 1998. Despite having played for seven different franchises across 12 seasons, it was his time with the Bulls that left an enduring mark on his legacy. While he made $150,000 in salary during the first season, his earnings reached $500,000 by the last season with the Bulls.

Following Michael Jordan's exit in 1999, Jud signed with the Detroit Pistons. During his three-season stint with the Pistons, he made $5,210,000 in salary alone. However, he was later traded to the Phoenix Suns. He retired in 2002 after playing briefly for the Orlando Magic. During his tenure at the Magic, he earned close to $7,050,000. In 2016, he joined as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, and in 2018, he joined the New York Knicks as their assistant coach.

Personal Life

Jud was born on June 19, 1968, in San Diego, California. He grew up in Poway, California, and attended Poway High School, where he first started playing Basketball. He also played the sport in college and was nicknamed "The Judge." He is married to Lindsey Buechler, whom he met while playing volleyball at the University of Arizona.