Steven Lee Bucknall (born
March 17, 1966 in
London
, England
, UK
) is a
retired English professional
basketball player, and current head coach
of British Basketball
League expansion franchise London
Capital.
A 1.98 m
(6'6") and 97.5 kg (215 lbs.) shooting
guard, Bucknall was the second Englishman to play in the United States
' NBA, for the Los Angeles Lakers where he had a brief
stint after graduating from the University of North
Carolina. He subsequently went onto play in a number of
European countries including Greece, France, Italy as well as his
native UK.
Prior to
his retirement, Bucknall played for the bronze medal-winning
English basketball
team in the Melbourne
Commonwealth
Games in 2006.
Coaching history
Playing history
- Leicester Riders
(2005-2006)
- Olympique Antibes, France (2004-05)
- Iraklis Thessaloniki, Greece
(2003-04)
- Birmingham Bullets,
(2002-transferred)
- Aris Thessaloniki, Greece (2001-02)
- London Towers (1999-2001)
- Reggio Emilia, Italy (1998-99)
- Iraklis Thessaloniki, Greece (1996-98)
- London Towers (1995-96)
- Thames Valley Tigers
(1994-95)
- Le Mans, France (1993-94)
- Villeurbanne, France (1992-93)
- Stuttgart, Germany (1991-92)
- Sunderland (1990-91)
- Los Angeles Lakers, U.S.
(1989-90)
- Tulsa Fast Breakers (CBA), U.S. (drafted only)
- Crystal Palace
(1983-84) (three games only)
- Crystal Palace Juniors
Honors
- Championship Winner - 1995-96
- Championship Runner-up - 1994-95, 1990-91
- Play-off Runner-up - 1995-96, 1990-91
- BBL Trophy Winner - 1999-2000, 1995-96, 1994-95
- Southern Conference Winner - 2000-01, 1999-2000
- National Cup Winner - 1995-96, 1990-91
- National Cup Runner-up - 1994-95
- England International (91 caps) Debut v Spain 1990 - 1252
points (15.3ppg)
- League All-Star Team - 2000-01, 1999-2000, 1995-96, 1994-95,
1990-91
- All-Star Game - 1999-2000, 1994-95, 1990-91
- Great Britain 1988 & 1992 (22 caps)
See also
References
External links
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