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- What does Mike do for a living?
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- Is Mike married or does he have a girlfriend/ boyfriend?
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- Where is Mike now?
- How tall is Mike?
- How much money does Mike earn?
- What is Mike’s net worth?
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Who is Mike Budenholzer?
Michael Vincent Budenholzerr abbreviated as Mike Budenholzer is a professional American basketball coach who is the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA (National Basketball Association). Before joining the Bucks, he spent five seasons as head coach of the Atlanta Hawks and 19 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs serving as an alternate video coordinator for the first two seasons and then as an assistant coach behind coach Gregg Popovich. He went on to coach the Bucks to their first NBA championship in 2021 since 1971.
How Old Is Mike Budenholzer?
He is 53 years old as of January 2023, having been born on August 6, 1969, in Holbrook, Arizona, U.S. Mike shares his birthdate with celebrities such as; Nessa Barrett, Morgz, Veronica Merrell-Burriss, Vanessa Merrell, Wyatt Bennett, and many more.
Mike Budenholzer Family
Who are Mike Budenholzer Parents?
He was born to Vince Budenholzer (Father) and Libby Budenholzer (Mother).
Does Mike Budenholzer have Siblings?
He has six elder siblings. Some of his siblings’ names are Joe Budenholzer and Jim Budenholzer.
Mike Budenholzer Education
He received his high school education at Holbrook High School. After high school, he attended Pomona College where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, politics, and economics.
Mike Budenholzer Marital Status
News on the internet shows that he is possibly single. However, he was previously married to Mary Beth Budenholzer.
Mike Budenholzer Kids
He has four kids with his ex-wife Mary. By the name Savpia Elizabeth, William Vincent, John Bent, and Hanna Louise.
Mike Budenholzer Playing Career
He was a four-year letterman in basketball and golf and in 1993 was named the Outstanding Senior Athlete. He was then inducted into the Pomona-Pitzer Hall of Fame on September 19, 2015.
A Coaching Career
After college, he spent the 1993-94 season in Denmark, as he played professionally for Vejle Basketball Klub. There, he averaged a team-high 27.5 points per game while also serving as head coach for two teams of the club’s youth system. Previously, he had a “cup of coffee” playing for Pentland in the Scottish League.
A Career with the San Antonio Spurs
He was hired by the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA at the start of the 1994-95 season as a video coordinator. For two years, he held that position before being named an assistant coach under head coach Gregg Popovich at the beginning of the 1996-97 season. Moreover, he was part of a staff that won four NBA championships while with the Spurs.
A Career with the Atlanta Hawks
At the end of the 2013 NBA Playoffs, he left San Antonio to begin his new career as the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks. In his first season as head coach, the Hawks went on to qualify for the Eastern Conference playoffs as the 8th seed in the 2014 NBA Playoffs. However, they lost to the first-seeded Indiana Pacers in the first round. After leading the Hawks to a 14-2 record in the month, he was named the December 2014 Eastern Conference Coach of the Month.
At the 2015 NBA All-Star Game, he was named the head coach of the Eastern Conference team by virtue of the Atlants being in first place in the conference by the break. He was also named the January 2015 Eastern Conference Coach of the Month award. This was after leading the Hawks to the first 17-0 record in a month in NBA history. He then went on to lead the Hawks to a franchise record of 60 wins as well as their deepest playoff run in 48 years. On April 21, he was named the recipient of the Red Auerbach Trophy as the 2014-15 NBA Coach of the Year.
He was then promoted to president of basketball operations on June 30, 2015, in addition to his duties as head coach. While Wes Wilcox was promoted to general manager, Mike had the final say in all basketball matters. Next, he served as Team Africa’s assistant coach on August 1, 2015, at the 2015 NBA Africa exhibition game. On April 25, 2018, he and the Hawks agreed to part ways. This was having been removed as president of basketball operations for the Hawks on May 5, 2017.
A Career with the Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks announced Mike as their head coach on May 17, 2018. The Bucks found success in his first season, posting a 60-22 record. He was then selected as the coach of the East team in January in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game. For the second time in his career, he won the NBA Coach of the Year at the end of the season. Also, he won the National Basketball Coaches Association’s Coach of the Year Award. On July 20, 2021, he led the Milwaukee Bucks to an NBA championship, defeating the Phoenix Suns in six games. As the Bucks became the fifth team in NBA history to win the title after losing each of the first two games.
Mike Budenholzer Height and Measurements
His body measurements are not mentioned on the internet. But he stands at an average height and a moderate weight.
Mike Budenholzer Salary and Net Worth
He has a salary of $8 million and a net worth of $3 million.
