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How Phil Jackson convinced Kukoc to come off the bench: "It’s going to be tough, but he's going to have to swallow it"

Coming off the bench doesn't necessarily mean fewer opportunities to shine. The Zen Master envisioned the Croatian playing in ...
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Toni Kukoc — key member of Bulls’ second 3-peat — gets an ‘overwhelming’ call to the Hall of Fame

Toni Kukoc felt fortunate to be spending time in Croatia when he received the call he had been waiting on for years — that he had been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Before ...
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Scottie Pippen gives Toni Kukoc his flowers while comparing him to Kevin Durant: "He deserved more credit"

Scottie Pippen was always jealous of Toni Kukoc. That was an open secret. Not only was GM Jerry Krause infatuated with Kukoc as a player, but head coach Phil Jackson also trusted Toni more during late ...
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"When Phil says I am going to start, I won't cry" - Kukoc had no problem starting or coming off the bench for the Bulls in 1996

When Toni Kukoc arrived in the NBA in 1993, his skill set set him apart from most. At 6-foot-11, he was a good ball-handler and had a soft touch from the outside, especially for his position. He was a ...
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"He's been bitchy and whiny" - Phil Jackson got irritated by Toni Kukoc for wanting Scottie Pippen's spot in the Bulls' starting lineup

In what became famously known as "The Last Dance," Phil Jackson encountered numerous challenges during his final season coaching the Chicago Bulls. One of the most notable issues involved star forward ...
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Three-Time Champion Makes Bold Claim About Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has been in the NBA for less than a decade but already has quite an accomplished resume. However, despite his accolades, NBA Hall-of-Famer Toni Kukoc believes he ...
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Toni Kukoc: Hakeem Olajuwon is the GOAT of centers

The Bulls ultimately fell to the Knicks in a brutal playoff series. For Kukoc, New York presented the most physically punishing challenge. “The Knicks were ALWAYS the toughest for me,” he said. “We ...
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“Jokic Isn’t at the Level of Divac and Dino”- Nikola Jokic Criticised by Toni Kukoc

Nikola Jokic, a star player for the Denver Nuggets, is currently in first place on the KIA MVP ladder. He was also the KIA MVP of the previous NBA season. However, due to his achievements, he is ...
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Michael Jordan Told Baseball Teammates From Bathroom Toni Kukoc Would Hit Playoff Game-Winner vs. Knicks After Scottie Pippen Refused To Go In: ‘I Predicted The Whole Scenario’

Scottie Pippen was the best player and leader of the Bulls during the 1993-94 season. That was the same campaign Toni Kukoc came to Chicago from Europe to make his Bulls debut. Behind Pippen and Kukoc ...
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Toni Kukoc: 'Nikola Jokic isn't at the level of Vlade Divac and Dino Radja in the center position'

Toni Kukoc: 'Nikola Jokic isn't at the level of Vlade Divac and Dino Radja in the center position' HoopsHype Hall of Famer and three-time NBA champion Toni Kukoc argued that Jokic isn’t quite there ...
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Michael Jordan Wanted To Embarrass Toni Kukoc In 1992 Olympics After Jerry Krause Said Kukoc Would Be The Future Of The Bulls: ‘I Didn’t Appreciate It And It Drove My Energy’

NBA legend Michael Jordan wanted to embarrass Toni Kukoc in the 1992 Olympics after Jerry Krause said Kukoc would be the future of the Chicago Bulls. Krause was hell-bent on bringing Kukoc from Europe ...
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Ring of Honor: Toni Kukoc Red Carpet Interview

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