How Good Was Toni Kukoc Actually?

[@xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx]

Toni KUKOC unknown records: Highest 3PT % improvement in NBA history -Kukoc improved from 26.2% in 1999-00 to 44.6% in 2000-01. Most Game winning shots in a season (1993-1994) -KUKOC lead the league with game winning shots all in his ROOKIE year. This was the year Toni made the legendary buzzer beater against NY Knicks. In my opinion his game winning shots rank amongst the best of all time, A) Scoring in clutch moments B) Degree of difficulty was insane. Top 10 in league for W/S Winshares in 2 separate years! Only player to ever 3 PEAT with Club and NBA Team - 3 x club champion - 3x NBA champion Toni will be the only player in history to ever accomplish this. None the less there is no reason toni shouldn’t be in the Naismith Basketball HOF. I shouldn’t even need to plead his case as his resume is amongst the most impressive in the history of the sport.Ontop of Toni being not only the first stretch 4 in the game but being one of the first people to pave the way for international basketball (Add he was on the most popular sports franchise team EVER) he is the pioneer of European basketball. I think it’s enough to say that if MJ and Pippen have advocated for Toni to be inducted .. it’s just long overdue, the disrespect is real.

[@markomarkovic5729]

There were and there are great players from the region of former Yugoslavia, but he's the most talented player I ever watched.

[@4ws942]

@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C stfu

[@Henry-b3j]

@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C I live in Europe and I have played football all my life. But I still find this irritating. Just let people like whatever sport they want

[@sethgard2021]

@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C How is this relevant to this comment at all? Go find some Ronaldo pics to drool over.

[@calebangell77]

@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C soccer was invented to keep european women entertained while the men cooked.

[@33bigmoney]

From the croatian interviews I saw with Kukoc, I would charaterise him as a real Dalmatian man. He is too humble for his own NBA career i think. Just like Phil Jackson sad he only scratched the surface of his talents. He was one of the most talented players then, with his passing, shooting, size and touch. His IQ was high. If he got to the NBA now and coaches and teammates gave him confidence and trust like they do today, he would be Doncic. period

[@bijou201]

Im so glad i had opportunity to watch amazing Toni in our home city - Split and his almighty Jugoplastika team. Up to this day he's the best European basketball player. Unfortunatelly soooo underrated, esp in USA.

[@hakim6158]

He already had a great career in Europe before going to the NBA. He lit up Europe with Jugoplastika and in Italy. He had 10 years of basketball on him before going to the NBA.

[@xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx]

Completely agree, he sacrificed his game to ultimately be a role player for MJ. Toni did not play his natural position once Duringnhis tenure in the nba. Toni is an incredible Facilitator and Ball handler, that was his game. If Toni had his own team during his prime you would of easily seen 22PPG/7AST/7RBD splits.

[@flavorousg1196]

this guy need to be in HOF period.

[@bowtieguy377]

I always liked Toni and he did make a solid contribution to the Bulls second 3-peat. I love how the European Leagues develops players with all the fundamentals of the game but in the 90's, it was still quite physical in the NBA and as this vid points out, this made for a difficult transition from the Euro Leagues. Toni adapted better than many others.

[@jeremiahtalkssports1832]

I was born in the 80's so I saw all of those Bulls championships and saw Kukoc's NBA career and this guy was a baller and one of my favorite players. Very skilled at his height. Underrated all time

[@AJ11OH-IO]

He was always my second fav player behind Jordan as a kid. I knew Pippen was better.. I just liked his game as he was an all around player. Underrated passer and rebounder playing with Mj-Scottie and Rodman

[@mardenhill]

kukoč was a farbe tter player than pippen, to be fair. reason why pippen became so bitter.

[@calamarist3443]

​@@mardenhillPippen was better defender, Kukoč was better in the offense.

[@Raymond-gs5nd]

that Rodman hug takes me back like a mug. I was in Orlando visiting Disney for the first time at age 11 watching that game across a table from folks from Utah

[@vesthepes]

aka Pink Panther, also a golden world champ in FIBA U-19 1987 In Bormio

[@milosmevzelj5205]

11 3-pointers against USA Greetings from Slovenia

[@javicoca]

Him and Pau Gasol, two European underrated players

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

This team would litterly kick the crap out of every team today!!!🌇🌇🌇🌇🌇🌇🌇🌇

[@SlavenIstuk]

best ever... my childhood hero!!!

[@geno1399]

Toni: Hey MJ, how bout we put some of highlights of me in the Last Dance MJ: and i took that personally

[@ThirdEye...]

A Pure legend , as all Ex Yugoslavian players between the 90’s and over…

[@badcompany3550]

Joueur incroyablement talentueux. Il a vécu les plus belles années du basketball avec les Bulls de MJ.

[@mikelascow4159]

Ça c'est vrai . Le gars était spécial ! Il me fait penser à Luka Doncic 😄

[@mikelascow4159]

Ça c'est vrai . Le gars était spécial ! Il me fait penser à Luka Doncic 😄

[@yasminmahmutovic6159]

Kukoc IS thé best allaround playmaker in european History 208cm ! And top 5 european player all Time hé played in a Era when internet dont exist thé Replay and direct games young people forget about toni but in his Time he was more paid Than thé best football player in Europe.

[@karlocmrekicc2501]

Can you pls do one about Dino

[@nomoneyhoney28]

Hello 👋 have a good day 🙂

[@jusmartin7357]

Toni was easily the player I most modeled my game after. I played small forward in high school and if it wasn't for Toni I probably would have just hung out by the basket and not had any fun

[@ktbeatty]

The popular narrative about Toni Kukoc and the Bulls is completely wrong. As covered a bit in The Last Dance, Jordan, and especially Pippen, and real issues with the GM Krause. Those issues, in particular as they related to Pippen who at that time was vastly underpaid compared to his peers, were most transparent with Krause's public infatuation and chase of Kukoc. That happen to align right about the time of the Dream Team Olympics. So Jordan teamed with Pippen (Jordan mostly to support Pippen) to completely dismantle Toni when they face Croatia. It had nothing to do with Toni, it was all about Krause. They neither knew, or cared, at those Olympics about Toni Kukoc the person or player. He was simply a mechanism to shade Krause. However, once Toni Kukoc actually joined the Bulls, Pippen and Jordan by every single account, including those from Toni himself, welcomed, assisted, and greatly respected him as a teammate.

[@33bigmoney]

I have no idea why he isnt in the basketball HOF

[@zhangbinlu5491]

Simply because he survived playing with MJ, he must be one of the best- period

[@FlorisDVijfde]

But who didn't survive? Burrell?

[@BioKillax69]

Kukoc absolutely deserves a spot in the hall of fame.

[@mihailopavlovic2027]

@Ravensfan4life Basketball HoF. Nba Hall of very good.

[@boci4618]

@Ravensfan4life man has more awards than fingers. It is the basketball hall of fame not the NBA HoF

[@akken2112]

Kukoc has a career NBA scoring average of 11.6 points per game. His last four years in the league he averaged 7.6 points per game. His last two years with the Bulls after Jordan left and Kukoc had a chance to lead the team, the team won 13 games the first year and 17 games the next year and the Bulls needless to say, failed to make the playoffs for the first time in years. There is absolutely nothing in Kukoc's NBA resume that would legitimately warrant an NBA Hall of Fame nomination.

[@akken2112]

@@boci4618 The NBA is the elite of basketball. Those who achieved a lot in Europe but little in the NBA don't deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. To be in the Basketball Hall of Fame means you are elite. If you can only play well in Europe, then you are not elite. The NBA is the varsity of basketball. Europe is JV.

[@harrisonsmith5983]

@@akken2112 its the basketball hall of fame not the NBA hall of fame.

[@nkatekomacevele6328]

I feel like kukoc could’ve had a good career if him and Scottie stickers together I mean the guy was like a 90’s kind of KD

[@bankzproductions3019]

Nkateko Macevele yeah Scottie and mj bullied him forever

[@Joshua_23]

Kukoc has said he enjoys watching KD play today

[@el_messija2615]

Kukoč had amazing careec, amazing. Hall of fame player, 10000%.

[@dulisha]

@@el_messija2615 respect for spelling his last name properly hehe Cheers!

[@ecastle33]

He was scouted to be Scottie's replacement. Management ruined their relationship ultimately..

[@nbadavion2485]

This man is an underrated legend he barely had problems with his teammates

[@sigmasigmasigmasigm]

Da Vion Haynes-W I wouldn’t say he is a legend

[@wadeburner]

How is he a legend lmao

[@alexas5260]

@@sigmasigmasigmasigm if he's not a legend, then you don't watch basketball.

[@ivanljubicic2229]

@@sigmasigmasigmasigm He is defintevly legend in Europe

[@MrE_]

"Barely had problems with teammates" Didn't Pippen and MJ deliberately humiliate him in the Olympics?

[@josephninerift3784]

Kukoc is really underrated.

[@VGHistory1]

I honestly cannot tell you why but Tony Kukoc is my favorite basketball player of all time. This was when the DREAM TEAM of the Bulls had Jordan, Pippen, and Rodman. I just gravitated towards him and was like "Yeah, that's my dude right there". People are often surprised whenever I bring this up.

[@jonsnow3754]

same, kukoc was my 2nd favorite in bulls after jordan.. he was so sensational that time.. can't even tell without kukoc there would be no 2nd 3 peat in bulls

[@kedrprao]

@@jonsnow3754 I understand. Many people surprise when i tell them C Webb is the I started watching basketball.

[@zaggaona]

Same. I was 7 when he joined the bulls and I spent all I had to buy me a kukoc Jersey.

[@pvlapa]

Not only was he really good, he was wicked clutch too. And he's a 6th man, let that sink in. That Bulls team was ridiculously deep and well coached.

[@bloom936]

Yes he is such a clutch player. It is just he is MJ and Scottie, so he doesn't get the attention he deserves.

[@jasonturner6459]

The Bulls weren't that deep. As proven especially in 97 and 98. Some of the weakest teams on offense to win a title. Pippen was injured on and off. Rodman could defend and rebound but had no offense and clearly wasn't the same after 96. Kukoc was pretty good and well balanced in skills offensively but was not a good defender. Kerr was nothing more than a 3pt guy. Harper could defend but mediocre on offense . Just replaceable roleplayers after that

[@zozochichi]

LeBron would’ve won 11 rings with that team. He would’ve never cracked and retire for 2 years. He would’ve gone to the playoffs 3 years into the league not 5 years. He would’ve won 11

[@jasonturner6459]

@@zozochichi Absolute nonsense. James couldn't even win three in a row with better overall help and injuries and contract disputes and so forth make it hard win so many in a row. Look how injuries stopped the warriors. Also, Jordan didn't have the same teammates the whole time and he partly retired because of his father's death. Without Jordan, that second threepeat team a borderline playoff team at the very best. Pippen and Rodman missed loads of games in 98

[@josealfonsoterrero5924]

@@zozochichi le bronze got 2 bronze medals with 2 dream teams, mj got 2 gold medals with a college team before turning pro, 1983 and 1984.

[@defunctusnazika2781]

He wasn't good, he was one of the best ever! Greetings from the banks of Danube, Serbia

[@akken2112]

Kukoc wasn't just overrated, he was highly overrated. What did he do when Jordan left the bulls for two years then retired. NOTHING. What did he do in Milwaukee, NOTHING. What did he do in Atlanta? Once again, NOTHING. Kukoc was in Philly for two years and averaged 10.2 points per game. That ain't even hall of fame numbers in grade school basketball. If one is to analyze the NBA, one would be remiss to ignore the racial aspect, this is the USA where race is very, very important. The NBA is a predominately African-American product that is being marketed to a white American audience. That audience has historically had a problem with accepting anything that is overwhelmingly Black unless it is somehow ameliorated. That is just a fact about the USA. This is why the NBA went to Europe. One would be hard pressed to name 10 American born white NBA players who are of all star quality. This was true of the 1990s, 2000s, and today. So, lets go to Eastern Europe to find the much needed white players, and hey, if they're good, we will promote them as being grrrreat. You can find dozens of former African-American NBA players with stats similar to Kukoc's who aren't considered Hall of Fame caliber players. Kukoc is just one of too many examples of white privilege.

[@delinquentjones]

@@akken2112 you just about salty about 1994 ny knicks Game 3

[@damirdamir1180]

@@akken2112 I agree with you, in my opinion he is not top 20 NBA player from Europe. Better than Kukoc are: Bojan Bogdanovic, Drazen Petrovic, Lauri Markkanen, Evan Fournier, Rudy Gobert, Tony Parker, Dennis Schroder, Dirk Nowitzki, Detlef Schrempf, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Danillo Galinari, Marco Belinelli, Andrea Bargnani, Kristaps Porzignis, Domantas Sabonis, Jonas Valanciunas, Arvydas Sabonis, Nikola Vucevic, Rik Smits, Andrei Kirilenko, Nikola Jokic, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Vlade Divac, Peja Stojakovic, Luka Doncic, Goran Dragic, Marc Gasol,Pau Gasol, Clint Capella.

[@firmafirma7169]

You are kids that havent seen him play, and btw beeing white from europe back then it was though not privilaged...kids lol

[@gregory46236]

58 years old. Love Tony. From Chicago. 100% Slovak

[@lukakostic9925]

... and Jokic, must mention him ... Great summarised story of Kukoc. I am from Serbia and I am proud that Kukoc came from ex Yugoslavia. If only these leagues today Serbian,Croatian,Slovenian,... are half as strong as Yugosalvian league was.

[@33neptun]

Kukoč came from CROATIA.

[@TheNixamania]

KD a goat for rockin his jersey

[@dusk6159]

Facts, Kukoc being his predecessor too, he always knows his stuff, man, a player like KD... if only he wasn't the weakest superstar of all-time, but even more relevantly than that, why did he bring all that disservice to himself both as a man off the court and as a player on the court even outside the Warriors-betrying Thunder facts, jeez KD....

[@adammea1585]

He didnt wear it because of kukoc stupid he wore it because it was the comletation of the world if you didnt know in the bible the world was completed in 7 days

[@xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx]

@@adammea1585 hahahaha he could of chose between 100 different players wearing the #7.

[@amadoumoustaphadieng8660]

His name reminds me of greatness. A huge West African fan of Toni Kukoc.

[@xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx]

This is one of the best videos covering the great legendary career of Toni KUKOC, and I’ve seen them all. Besides the fact you mispronounced Dino Radjas last name the entire video and misspelling Drazen Petrovic last name (just teasing) you really hit the nail on the head covering key parts of his career. You actually said many rare things a lot of people don’t know about him, telling me you really dug deep!! Respect for the video brother!!

[@boredroof8787]

You are secretively TK

[@ceegun]

Only thing what is missing is the scene of Toni dunking from the free throw line when he was still playing in Split - just to show he's athleticism according to Nowitzki

[@damirdamir1180]

Tony is overrated. Don't judge a player by titles he won because than Robert Horry > Karl Malone

[@xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx]

@@damirdamir1180 he’s extremely underrated lol, he would of easily been a #1-2 option on most teams in the 90s.. he was on a stacked bull teams and was the 3rd/4th option most of the time.

[@mattiasantangelo9421]

Throughout all his career he has been an incredibly underrated player, last dance could have given him the credit he deserves and got snubbed again, being portrayed like the cold eastern european protégé of the evilish Jerry Krause that risked to destroy the team balance, on the other hand Kerr is portrayed as "the actual sixth man of the bulls and the clutch player they needed" (FOR REAL???). He definitely deserves the hof, but hof snubs him... Americans, what's the problem with this guy?

[@dusk6159]

@Damien Williams Found the bot, what are you on about?

[@edwardlomeli5657]

MJ got to keep his teammates contribution down to keep his god status high

[@kani9284]

Croatia is NOT Eastern Europe though...

[@mattiasantangelo9421]

@@kani9284 the borders of germany, austria and italy traditionally define the border between eastern and western Europe

[@mrwokotok4732]

@@edwardlomeli5657 Wrong. That is because Scottie and Toni did nothing impressive after their Bulls tenure. Scottie was in Houston and Portland, both highly seeded teams but accomplish nothing. Toni after the bulls was obscure. Kerr on the other hand maintained how he was, a reliable role player, at SAS

[@panther7681]

Thanks for the vid. For me, a lot of great European players nowadays flocking into NBA and were treated way better than Toni was. He surely left his legacy in NBA for others to have better opportunity and priveleges. However, as much as I like many European players now, there will be noone like Toni, and I'm glad I'd lived and watched his games through that era, and it was a wonderful ride.

[@mrpatfenis3148]

Ahem... Luka.

[@dipaculao1960]

Watch out for Luka, he will be better. Although I am sure Petrovic could have reached greatness in that league had he did not die too soon..

[@strykrpinoy]

@@mrpatfenis3148 Luka still needs to surpass Dirk, the man who beat a PRIME LEBRON Super team. Lets see Luka beat led team beat GSW.

[@malemanjulpax2155]

He's the only player to 3 peat in Euroleague and NBA, + euroleague MVP,+FIBA MVP, sixth man of the year, yet not HOF

[@rameinaussie]

He was the difference between jazz and bull

[@UnleashthePhury]

Jerry Krause: Michael, we're scouring the world for elite talent to help you win as many championships as humanly possible. Mike: It became personal.

[@jespacey]

that wasnt the case, krause was lowballing pip because toni was his guy

[@dusk6159]

@@jespacey Sad that the MVP of that team had to get criminally treated like that, but Krause did his job masterfully, raining stars and stacking pieces on that Bulls team handing as many rings to Jordan as possible.

[@ecastle33]

Krause did his job, then spit in the team's face afterward by stating that organizations and not players win championships. He felt HE made the Bulls. He has no honor for the game, and the organization is still cursed because of it.

[@coachmikesfilmroom3111]

@Brian Pederson was he also doing his job when essentially fired a coach who had won 5 titles in the last 7 years, which would eventually lead to the breaking up of the most elite team ever?

[@coachmikesfilmroom3111]

@Brian Pederson just illustrates that krause wasn't doing a good job at that point anymore. you don't nickle and dime the 2nd best player in the league. specially when you the best best player in the league under the larry bird rule. you don't do things to ruin the team, when the team is literally winning titles every year.

[@annointed1636]

He deserves to be a Hall of Famer

[@regiecruz1397]

yap he is now a NBA hall of famer class of 2021

[@AbesamisM]

hes better than pippen.

[@republikadugave420]

Kukoc SHOULD be on the HOF already... Radja and Divac are already in...this is the same if lets say draymond green and klay thompson are inducted prior to kevin durant..Kukoc was far superior player to Radja and Divac much the same way Durant is superior to Draymond and Klay..

[@bw1190]

Repubilika Dugave. You would have taken Kukoc over Radja and Divac.

[@republikadugave420]

@Inigo Bantok why kukoc wasnt an all star is beyond me...

[@chrome450]

HOF is about basketball achievement right? I think his international achievements is enough to be in HOF.

[@regiecruz1397]

Soon He is already listed for class 2021 Hall of Famer

[@MKIVD]

Kukoc draws many comparisons to KD? How about KD draws many comparisons to Kukoc?

[@shrift4902]

I don't understand how this man is not in HoF still....

[@mladenpalenkas7750]

When he die, he will be.

[@dusk6159]

The Jordan effect and myth killing and robbing some more players as usual, despite Kukoc being damn near a first ballot HOFer and such an impactful player.

[@ceks4783]

Maybe because he is European

[@Vibe1610]

@@dusk6159 Why blame MJ?

[@chaoticneutral4729]

Just Vibin' they want to preserve the narrative that MJ played with scrubs.

[@jonsnow3754]

kukoc vs miller .08 winning shot is the most epic comeback in history of NBA

[@perfectodimaculanga1201]

To those who were able to watch the Bulls play, Toni Kukoc was just one of the insane Bulls talent overshadowed by MJ. This guy is insanely clutch for a 6th man. And girls like him. F Toni Kukoc, setting the bar so high for high school girls. Asian here btw.

[@nazmi5337]

Ex Yugoslavia players were the best in the world, like : Korac , Cosic , Kicanovic, Dalipagic, Delibasic, Divac , Petrovic, Rada ,Kukoc , Bodiroga, Obradovic, Bojan Bogdanovic, Bogdan Bogdanovic , Jokic , Stojakovic and many more.

[@croke835]

In Europe yes in the world no

[@trancecod]

@@croke835 balkan players are taking over the league

Can't believe you didn't mention Dražen Petrović!

[@TS-zf3fl]

@ he did

[@gospaironija2762]

I could see Serbian from a plane...

[@armin38822]

In 2020,Toni Kukoč would be a top 5 pick. Something like Luka Dončić and he would get his own team to run. Not to say that he would have the same succes in the NBA as Luka,but he would be a multiple time all-star and a franchize player. No question in my mind about that. He could shoot,pass,drible,had post moves,was a team player,lots of size,solid atlethic ability,great work ethic etc..he had it all. Is sad how many european legends were never able to show what are they capable of in the NBA. Arvydas Sabonis,if he came into the NBA while still young he would be among Walton,Kareem,Shaq,Wilt,Russell etc. He would be considered one of the all-time great centers. Also Drazen Petrović was not given a fair oportunity at the start of his career,and when he finally started going with the Nets he was taken from us way to soon. No question he would be another great NBA player if he got a chance earlier and continued playing. Not to mention guys who never went to the NBA guys like Diamantidis,Papaloukas,Vujčić,Dejan Bodiroga,Miloš Teodosić,Vasilis Spanoulis,Juan Carlos Navarro,Anthony Parker etc...in their prime all these european legends would be all-star in the NBA.

[@dinosablic4854]

If the Yugoslavia team didnt broke down in 92, at the Olympics, belive me the dream team would be in trouble!!!

[@sd3nsd744]

no ... cmon . the yugo team would be awesome and really fun to watch against dream team but cmon

[@danielmedjedovic7068]

Would be cose game. If Yugo still existed they would beat today's USA for sure.

[@georg4re]

You'd be hard-pressed to find a team that could beat the '92 Dream Team. I certainly can't think of one.

[@dinosablic4854]

@@sd3nsd744 u need to know that they had divac, radja, kukoc, drazen,... List goes on they won everything together so i think they could make a really close game

[@buzzerbeaterbuzzerbeater9001]

@@sd3nsd744 Let s make a NBA Allstars team and Ex Yugo Team nowadays !

[@ms-jl6dl]

In the final game of junior world chamionship which was I think held in Argentina in about 1985 where Yugoslavia won against USA,Toni shot 11-12 (92%) FOR THREEPOINTERS !

[@SuperQbik]

Toni a legend, my favourite Euro player of all time

[@sportsnewsstationglobal3674]

Hrvatska ajmoo i love kukoc and the bulls dynasty thank you for showing love for kukoc

[@tonimarasovic4189]

Bog i batina od igraca

[@markomarkovic5729]

@@tonimarasovic4189 Nije slučajno dobio ovacije od navijača Partizana, i to u osvit svih sranja koja su se dogodila

[@jpmnky]

Kukoc belongs in the Hall of Fame. He should've been there years ago. But as long as he gets in eventually it's all good.

[@trancecod]

I am Croatian and how they portrayed tony in last dance, I could never see mj as goat again

[@mxles8102]

Not saying it is but are you mad they beat your country and said they destroyed them?

[@elektrogstanzl]

Weak posting!

[@trancecod]

@@mxles8102 nah lel, croatia was few year old country with 4 mil people against US (50 states?) dream team... but Im not talking about that, I am talking about his impact on bulls, never mentioned in the last dance.

[@mayfort8573]

Totally agree. Jordan sucks at basketball because some editors in a documentary decided to spend less time talking about Kukoc.

[@game-nn3rs]

So there was a dance , go for practice .poor , stile good , why Pele never played 4 60606

[@vihaank9456]

MJ and Scottie Bullied this man. Bruh it wasn't even fair

[@BM85s]

toni newer view it that way

[@ecastle33]

Krause did that! They had to prove a point to Krause that Scottie was not a pawn..

[@jasondye9565]

Toni has been through way worse shit than being bullied😂

[@lukapgee2403]

Mj and scotty were in their prime during barcelona while kukoc would gave been in his 2nd year of college if he was american

[@lukaluka8432]

The fact I am from Ex-Yugoslavia and then hearing how he pronounces their names gives me anexity

[@sasakalak4681]

same feeling when they read your sentence

[@soultaker-ui8jg]

He’s literally a different gen kd he would have had so much potential if he was able to get the ball more often

[@maliikac95]

i dont wanna be rasistt or something but will say this, when serb apauze croacian player you know he is doctor at thatt job..

[@antonijajelic2575]

Until the age of 15, he coached football and ping pong, and from the age of 16 to 20 he conquered Europe in basketball. The greatest talent ever, he played everything from 1 to 5.

[@stonechen2480]

Apparently better at golf than MJ as well.

[@ymphilipsymphilips119]

He is the original luca doncic

[@spyrosvangelis5476]

They won 3 in a row not 2 with yugoplastika

[@NPat-zu5bh]

Δεν πρόσεξες καλά το βίντεο μου φαίνεται.

[@kristiburdhima9012]

@@NPat-zu5bh The third one was as POP-84...

[@locomixer]

jugoplastika won 3 consecutive euroleague titles.

[@retrogaminga1072]

Me , as a European , I consider him as one of the 10-15 best European players in the history. It was a shame that the “Last Dance” documentary contributed so little to him.. A huge huge huge mistake. On contrary, they contributed waaaayyyyy to much to Dennis Rodman. Don’t get me wrong, DR is one of the best Rebounders of the game, but as a basketball player, allow me to say that he wasn’t’ even close to Kukoc..

[@zckmed]

Very inspiring athlete with great physique

[@MrGrombie]

Kukoc could have gotten AI the title. He needed more help.

[@peace4life133]

He should of been in hall of fame

[@awesomeeverything5614]

Yay

[@plu1012]

Of course

[@dantekyle1775]

Agreed.

[@filoa273]

@Alex Daniel thats not funny

[@filoa273]

No, he obviously didnt put up good enough numbers

[@willcomrie2853]

Kukoc was a very good player, could adapt, could score, was a bit lightweight at first but worked on that side of his game. Was a really useful cog in the Buils machine.

[@beogradskifantom4148]

Kukoc preteca modernih visokih igraca , realno bio je ispred svog vremena, sa 211 mogao je bez problema da igra pleja, da danas igra u ovom danasnjem NBA bio bi kandidat za MVP-ja.

[@pakopepefdez185]

I hated him so much for those two final-four against Barcelona, my team when i was a kid the same way I loved watching him playing later. There is no hatred left of me towards you, Kukoc. xd

[@cynthiameyers7529]

The truth is that if it weren't for Toni Kukoc and Steve Kerr sinking shots in Game 7 of the 98' Pacers Vs Bulls series, Jordan would never have won his sixth ring. Kukoc was an offensive powerhouse. It's a shame he had to live in Jordan and Pippen's shadow.

[@xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx]

Game 6 & 7 if not for Toni the Jazz would of pulled that series

[@jonnyfive4684]

Bro he was the original (better IMO) version of Luka!

[@xXxtetosxXx]

Tony Kukoc is a beast, one of the most underrated players ever.

[@MrRendulic]

Didnt know KD respects Kukoć now im his fan

[@financialliberty2381]

KD is a big student of basketball, way more clever that he sometimes makes it look to be

[@dusk6159]

KD would be one of the most deserving players and students if only he wasn't the weakest superstar and with all his problems as a man and (off the court) player. But definitely his player abilities and game studying are a guarantee of elite, especially he wouldn't miss his predecessor.

[@skatersirian]

Kukoc is also known for being the only good looking guy in the whole team at that time.

[@lukakulic9020]

*Dražen Petrović

[@Coach_Vedo]

A.k.a Pink Panther, was his 1st nickname among friends and teammates,here in Split,Croatia, when they was 13-14 years old.

[@robbyatmaja6896]

MJ+Pip+Rodman+Kukoc+Kerr... And Harper, damn...🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BM85s]

don't put kerr over Harper

[@UrbanHack1]

Great analysis. All in one place. Best Toni Kukoc recap on the internet!

[@memes4u378]

Kukoc is the definition of a professional he never argues with his coach, always adapts to help the team, passes first instead of stat padding, is never in controversy and respected his elders like MJ. If you want to be a pro model your attitude after him

[@markevans-xe3dv]

similar situation with Manu Ginobili, both were superstars in Europe but had to sacrifice it in the NBA for the betterment of the team.

[@obi-wankenobi9060]

nah manu was a dawg still hof to me

[@vukotabrajovic5988]

Ok, there is well-known rivalry between us Serbs and Croats, but listen to me now: Toni Kukoc was probably the greatest and certainly the most gifted European player of his time! And all that compared with such masters of the game, as Vlade Divac, Dino Radja, Dejan Bodiroga, Arvydas Sabonis, Drazen Petrovic, Sarunas Marculionis...etc. Kukoc was a perfect all-rounder, he was a seven-foot guy who could shoot for three and play as a point guard! He could dribble, he could assist, he was also a prolific scorer and an ultimate clutch performer among all European players. He should be in the Hall of Fame and he should be much, much more recognized from the American basketball fans.

[@nikokuna4700]

Hvala vam puno. ljubavi, iz hrvatske.

[@bucketz_822]

My father played against him at age 15 (in croatia)

[@ivan.lina.5844]

I,,??

[@abdullahmohammad6803]

It’s sad that nba accepts European players but not Asian. I’m a Pakistani myself and I know even if I train hard and play hard. NBA still gon reject me.

[@sevenspaulding123]

I'm a grown man. But when I watch and see and feel the acknowledgement of tony, I tear up a bit. Man was a beast🏀. He always tried to pass, but if he couldn't, he ruled!! And didn't get much props. He does now

[@alexvokoun9272]

If Dino Radja and Vlade Divac are in the hall of fame, then Toni should be in too. He probably was a better player than both of them.

[@biglebowski981]

Pink panter !!!

[@ericwyatt3646]

Kukoc was a remarkably talented player. His court vision was similar to Larry Bird.

[@thotty2x]

here after baby sasuke

[@ag2smal]

Basketball poet! Beauty of his game surpasses era of his existence. Ignoring importance of his name in changing the world and game is not just underrated, it's insulting for brain of everybody who knows and loves this game. Welcome to HOF, Toni - One of greatest, and most important players of all time!

[@zorankalina6100]

Toni "Pink Panther"of basketball The player...with most post game talkings about genieus moves Such a grace in simple...but atractive "jokes" Not about..higher, further,harder.....but about art in that game Such a spetial player...no one is realy comperable with this guy Thank you Toni... You .....your playing....makes me wish to watch basketball

[@robinsinpost]

I remember him playing in the Euro League at Jugoplastika and could see this guy had something that other European players just didn't have. Kukoc, Nicos Gallis and Šarūnas Marčiulionis were my favourite European players. You could see they had NBA potential.

[@timmyshore3755]

i love toni kukoc 🇮🇳👍

[@argedinopasoles]

It's better to rethink your video titles before uploading them, Tony Kukoc is a God of basketball

[@petr79]

You are wrong about not having anything to prove in Europe. I remember he took the loss in the 1993 European Championship final very heavily, crying. He was in Italian club Benetton Treviso but lost to French club Limoges of B.Malkovic, that had the best defense in Europe back then. Previously in the semis they had defeated favorite PAOK from Greece, coached by Dusan Ivkovic and featuring former Bulls champion Cliff Levingston. He wanted to own a European championship before becoming NBA champion, but even he could not defeate that rock defense, lead by Slovenian playmaker legend Juri Zdovc and former 76rs player Michael Young

[@Bluecoala77]

3× NBA champion (1996-1998) NBA Sixth Man of the Year (1996) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1994) 3× EuroLeague champion (1989-1991) 3× EuroLeague Final Four MVP (1990, 1991, 1993) EuroLeague Finals Top Scorer (1990) 2× FIBA European Selection (1991 2×) 50 Greatest EuroLeague Contributors (2008) 2× Triple Crown winner (1990, 1991) Italian League champion (1992) Italian Cup winner (1993) 4× Yugoslav League champion (1988-1991) 2× Yugoslav Cup winner (1990, 1991) 5× Euroscar Player of the Year (1990, 1991, 1994, 1996, 1998) 4× Mister Europa Player of the Year (1990-1992, 1996) 3× Croatian Sportsman of the Year (1989-1991) Franjo Bučar State Award for Sport (1992) FIBA World Championship MVP (1990) FIBA EuroBasket MVP (1991) FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP (1987) FIBA Under-18 European Championship MVP (1986) FIBA's 50 Greatest Players

[@TheCountofToulouse]

Its a bummer that, like so many Euro stars that come to the States for the big paychecks, their careers are SPLIT. Tony is like a more athletic, less trash talky version of Larry Bird. Its always the B-Ball IQ that sets them apart. The 'physical' specimen aspect is what he was missing because the NBA is practically as physical as Hockey compared to other leagues, like say in China and Europe.

[@robbyatmaja6896]

MJ is the goat, butttt... My all time Bulls is and will always be: Kukoc+Pip+Rodman

[@allencruise6299]

Totally agree with the comparison to KD. Similar height, moves and skillset. The only difference is Kukoc played 3rd option.

[@PrimusEEM]

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 3 consecutive European Championships actually. The 3rd was just under the new name of Jugoplastika - POP 84. Toni you legend! ❤️

[@zeljkokuraica8588]

Good day everyone Used to play with all mentioned Gent's on dvd clip when we were younger 15 onwards. For sure Toni is the best example of all ; talking about manners and human quality generally, so humble person. Hat down for people like Toni. MJ will never achive all those trophies if he didn't have by side Pipen, Rodman and Toni...... Cheers from Dubrovnik Croatia 🇭🇷

[@high-defRJ]

If he doesn't get elected to the Naismith HOF, the selection committee would have problems. When Dino Radja (who had shorter career in NBA) is in, Toni is well-deserved, with his European and Chicago Bulls accomplishments, being part of the Big Four in the second three peat, All-Rookie Second Team and winning 6th Man of the Year.

[@mikeymckenney3215]

6/8ft shooting. Forward has ability out of this world also he can pass the ball like a waiter getting tips in the Hilton on a wedding day