Rick Brunson
undrafted | |
Playing career | 1995–2006 |
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Position | Point guard |
Number | 9, 11, 40, 5 |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1995–1996 | Adelaide 36ers |
1996–1997 | Quad City Thunder |
1997 | Connecticut Pride |
1997–1998 | Portland Trail Blazers |
1998 | Ginebra San Miguel |
1998–1999 | Connecticut Pride |
1999–2000 | New York Knicks |
2000 | Boston Celtics |
2000–2001 | New York Knicks |
2001–2002 | Portland Trail Blazers |
2002–2003 | Chicago Bulls |
2003 | Toronto Raptors |
2003–2004 | Chicago Bulls |
2004 | Progresso Castelmaggiore |
2004–2005 | Los Angeles Clippers |
2005–2006 | Seattle SuperSonics |
2006 | Houston Rockets |
As coach: | |
2007 | Denver Nuggets (assistant) |
2009–2010 | Hartford (assistant) |
2010–2012 | Chicago Bulls (assistant) |
2012–2013 | Charlotte Bobcats (assistant) |
2016–2018 | Minnesota Timberwolves (assistant) |
2019–2022 | Camden High School (New Jersey) |
2022–present | New York Knicks (assistant) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 1,090 (3.2 ppg) |
Rebounds | 447 (1.3 rpg) |
Assists | 876 (2.6 apg) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Eric Daniel Brunson[1] (born June 14, 1972) is an American basketball coach who is currently an assistant coach for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and a former professional player. He played nine seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and has also worked as an assistant coach for several teams. Brunson played college basketball for the Temple Owls.
Professional playing career
Born in Syracuse, New York, he attended Salem High School, becoming one of two McDonald's All-American from Massachusetts in 1991.[2] Brunson graduated from
Coaching career
From January to April 2007, Brunson worked as an assistant coach with the Denver Nuggets, focusing on player development. From 2007 to 2009, he was with the University of Virginia as the Cavaliers' director of basketball operations. In May 2009, Brunson was hired as assistant coach for the Hartford Hawks men's basketball team.[5] On September 8, 2010, Brunson was hired as an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls.[6]
During the 2012–13 season, Brunson served as an assistant coach to Mike Dunlap on the Charlotte Bobcats' staff.[7]
On September 25, 2016, Brunson was hired by the Minnesota Timberwolves as an assistant coach.[8] In May 2018, during the height of the #MeToo movement, Brunson resigned amidst allegations made against him regarding misconduct toward two women, while strongly denying the accusations.[9]
Brunson coached at
On June 2, 2022, Brunson was hired by the New York Knicks as an assistant coach.[13]
Personal life
Brunson met his wife, Sandra, at
In 2014, he was indicted for attempted criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual abuse, aggravated battery and domestic battery.[22]
References
- NBA.com. Archived from the originalon October 5, 2002. Retrieved January 29, 2010.
- ^ Bonato, Bryan (May 11, 2014). "Chris Herren, Jalen Brunson's dad reunite at Stevenson High presentation". Lake County News-Sun. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ^ Sixers No. 1 for Tyndale
- ^ Adelaide 36ers: Year-by-Year History
- ^ ESPN – Andy Katz Blog: 10 programs primed to rise this season
- ^ "Bulls name assistant coaches". NBA.com. September 8, 2010.
- ^ "Charlotte Bobcats Name Assistant Coaches". Charlotte Hornets. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Timberwolves Announce Coaching Staff Additions". NBA.com. September 25, 2016.
- ^ Krawczynski, Jon (May 8, 2018). "Assistant coach Rick Brunson resigns from Wolves amid allegations of improper conduct toward women (UPDATES)". The Athletic. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
- ^ Youngmisuk, Ohm (May 15, 2020). "Too young to know the GOAT: How today's NBA players learned to love Jordan". Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ "Rick Brunson resigns as Camden basketball coach".
- ^ "Rick Brunson changes course, returns as Camden basketball coach".
- ^ Begley, Ian. "Knicks finalizing Rick Brunson hire as assistant coach". SNY.Com. SportsNet New York. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
- ^ Philly.com. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
- ^ a b "Jalen Brunson". USA Basketball. June 15, 2014. Archived from the original on June 26, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2014.
- ^ "Stevenson High School Standout Named Gatorade Illinois Boys' Basketball Player of the Year" (PDF). Gatorade. March 21, 2014. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
- ^ Narang, Bob (March 20, 2015). "Boys' basketball: After season, Morgan Park's LoVett to tackle recruitment". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ Borzello, Jeff (January 28, 2015). "East, West rosters unveiled". ESPN. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
- ^ Mayor, Rich (March 24, 2015). "Boys' basketball: Stevenson's Jalen Brunson wins Mr. Basketball of Illinois". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ^ Helfgot, Mike (March 21, 2015). "Boys' basketball: Jalen Brunson, Stevenson win first state title". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
- ^ Reynolds, Dave (March 22, 2015). "Stevenson all-stater Jalen Brunson does talking on court". The Journal Star. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
- ^ https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/former-temple-star-rick-brunson-indicted-for-sexual-assault/
External links
- "Profile at NBA.com". NBA.com. Archived from the originalon April 25, 2013. Retrieved July 4, 2007.
- Profile at Virginiasports.com