Last Updated on January 20, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Michael Vincent Budenholzer is an American professional basketball coach, currently serving as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. Here’s an overview of his background and career:
- Full Name: Michael Vincent Budenholzer
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: August 6, 1969
- Hometown: Holbrook, Arizona, USA
- Position: Head Coach
- High School: Holbrook High School, Holbrook, Arizona
- College: Pomona College
- Teams Coached:
- San Antonio Spurs (Assistant Coach, 1996–2013)
- Atlanta Hawks (Head Coach, 2013–2018)
- Milwaukee Bucks (Head Coach, 2018–2023)
- Phoenix Suns (Head Coach, 2024–present)
- Championship Rings:
- As Assistant Coach with San Antonio Spurs: 4× NBA Champion (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007)
- As Head Coach with Milwaukee Bucks: 1× NBA Champion (2021)
- Children: Four children: William Vincent, Savoia Elizabeth, Hanna Louise, and John Bent
- Siblings: Youngest of seven children
Career Highlights:
- Budenholzer began his coaching career with the San Antonio Spurs, serving as an assistant coach under Gregg Popovich for 17 years.
- He was named NBA Coach of the Year twice: in 2015 with the Atlanta Hawks and in 2019 with the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Led the Milwaukee Bucks to an NBA Championship in 2021, their first in 50 years.
- Appointed as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns in May 2024.
Mike Budenholzer’s coaching career is distinguished by his strategic acumen and leadership, contributing to multiple NBA championships and earning recognition as one of the league’s top coaches.