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Beno Udrih

Beno Udrih (born 5 July 1982) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player who is currently the head coach of the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League. He previously played in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons.[1] During his time with the Spurs, Udrih won two NBA titles in 2005 and 2007.

Beno Udrih
Udrih with the Pistons in 2016
Wisconsin Herd
PositionHead coach
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1982-07-05) 5 July 1982 (age 42)
Celje, SR Slovenia, Yugoslavia
NationalitySlovenian
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2004: 1st round, 28th overall pick
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Playing career1997–2018
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
Number14, 19, 18
Coaching career2020–present
Career history
As player:
1997–2000Hopsi Polzela
2000–2002Union Olimpija
2002–2003Maccabi Tel Aviv
2003–2004Avtodor Saratov
2004Olimpia Milano
2004–2007San Antonio Spurs
2007–2011Sacramento Kings
2011–2013Milwaukee Bucks
2013Orlando Magic
2013–2014New York Knicks
2014–2015Memphis Grizzlies
2015–2016Miami Heat
2016–2017Detroit Pistons
2017–2018Žalgiris Kaunas
As coach:
2020Westchester Knicks (assistant)
2020–2022New Orleans Pelicans (player development)
2023–presentWisconsin Herd
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points6,952 (8.4 ppg)
Assists2,858 (3.4 rpg)
Rebounds1.712 (2.1 apg)
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Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Early career

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Udrih made his professional debut with a brief stint in the Slovenian Second Basketball League in 1997, followed by three seasons in the Slovenian Basketball League. He was named the 2000 Slovenian League Rookie of the Year, and has played for the senior Slovenian national team since that same year. He played for Union Olimpija, from 2000 to 2002, where he made great improvements, and played in the EuroLeague for the first time.

Udrih played for Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel) in the 2002–2003 season. He split the 2003–2004 season between Avtodor Saratov (Russia) and Olimpia Milano (Italy).

Prior to his NBA debut, he appeared in the Southern California Summer Pro League for the Spurs, and also in three games with the Spurs squad in the 2004 Reebok Rocky Mountain Revue, averaging 10.3 points, 5 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 24.7 minutes per game.

Professional career

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San Antonio Spurs (2004–2007)

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Udrih signed with the San Antonio Spurs in the summer of 2004 after being drafted with the 28th overall pick of the 2004 NBA draft, signing a 3-year, US$2.4 million contract, and served as a key backup for starting point guard Tony Parker. In Udrih's rookie season, he won a Rookie of the Month award. Following that achievement, he was selected for the Rookie Team for the Rookie Challenge during All Star Weekend. In the 2005 NBA playoffs he won the championship with the Spurs. However, Udrih's playing time dropped significantly in the 2005–06 season with the Spurs signing Nick Van Exel during the off-season, but increased again after the All-Star break due to an injury to Van Exel's elbow. In the following 2006–07 NBA season and playoffs (where the Spurs won another NBA championship) his minutes were very limited, as the Spurs signed veteran point guard Jacque Vaughn to back up Tony Parker.

Sacramento Kings (2007–2011)

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Udrih with the Kings in 2010

On 27 October 2007 Udrih was sent, along with cash considerations, by the Spurs to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for a protected 2008 second-round draft pick.[2] The Wolves immediately waived him.[2] He was later signed by the Sacramento Kings as a fill in for starting point guard Mike Bibby, who was out with an injured thumb for an estimated two months.[3] He stepped up well in his new role as starting point guard, scoring a career-high of 27 points on 26 November 2007 in a 112–99 win against his former team, the San Antonio Spurs.[4] He averaged 12.8 points, 4.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds in 32 minutes per game in 65 games with the Kings in 2007–08.[5]

On 1 July 2008, Udrih agreed to a 5-year contract with the Sacramento Kings after being courted by the Los Angeles Clippers.[6]

Milwaukee Bucks (2011–2013)

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On 23 June 2011, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a three-way deal among the Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Bobcats.[7]

Orlando Magic (2013)

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On 21 February 2013, Udrih was traded at the trade deadline to the Orlando Magic along with Tobias Harris and Doron Lamb in exchange for J. J. Redick, Gustavo Ayón, and Ish Smith.[8]

New York Knicks (2013–2014)

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Udrih with the Knicks in 2013

On 8 August 2013, Udrih signed a one-year deal with the New York Knicks worth $1.27 million.[9] On 24 February 2014 he was waived by the Knicks after they bought out his contract.[10]

Memphis Grizzlies (2014–2015)

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On 27 February 2014, Udrih was claimed off waivers by the Memphis Grizzlies.[11] On 15 July 2014 Udrih re-signed with the Grizzlies to a multi-year deal.[12]

Miami Heat (2015–2016)

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On 10 November 2015, Udrih was traded, along with Jarnell Stokes, to the Miami Heat in exchange for Mario Chalmers and James Ennis.[13] Two days later, he made his debut for the Heat in a 92–91 win over the Utah Jazz, recording two points, three rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes off the bench.[14] On 24 February 2016 he was ruled out for three months after requiring surgery for a torn plantar plate in his right foot.[15] He was subsequently waived by the Heat five days later.[16]

Udrih re-signed with the Heat on 17 August 2016,[17] but was waived on October 22 prior to the start of the 2016–17 regular season.[18]

Detroit Pistons (2016–2017)

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On 24 October 2016, Udrih was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Pistons.[19] He re-signed with the Pistons on 25 September 2017,[20] but was waived on 14 October 2017 prior to the start of the 2017–18 season.[21]

Žalgiris Kaunas (2017–2018)

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On 24 December 2017, Udrih returned to Europe, signing with the Lithuanian club Žalgiris Kaunas until the end of the season.[22]

On 27 November 2021, Udrih officially announced his retirement.[23]

Coaching career

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On 25 January 2020, it was reported that Udrih had been hired by the Westchester Knicks as assistant coach.[citation needed] On 16 November 2020 the New Orleans Pelicans announced that they hired Udrih as player development coach.[24]

On 15 August 2023, Udrih was named head coach of the Wisconsin Herd.[25]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high
 †  Won an NBA championship

NBA

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2004–05† San Antonio 80 2 14.4 .444 .408 .753 1.0 1.9 .5 .1 5.9
2005–06 San Antonio 55 3 10.7 .455 .343 .780 1.0 1.7 .3 .0 5.1
2006–07† San Antonio 73 1 13.0 .369 .287 .883 1.1 1.7 .4 .0 4.7
2007–08 Sacramento 65 51 32.0 .463 .387 .850 3.3 4.3 .9 .2 12.8
2008–09 Sacramento 73 72 31.1 .461 .310 .820 3.0 4.7 1.1 .2 11.0
2009–10 Sacramento 79 41 31.4 .493 .377 .837 2.8 4.7 1.1 .1 12.9
2010–11 Sacramento 79 64 34.6 .500 .357 .864 3.4 4.9 1.2 .1 13.7
2011–12 Milwaukee 59 0 18.3 .440 .288 .709 1.7 3.8 .6 .0 5.9
2012–13 Milwaukee 39 0 18.4 .475 .265 .727 2.0 3.5 .4 .1 6.7
2012–13 Orlando 27 9 27.3 .408 .396 .857 2.3 6.1 .9 .0 10.2
2013–14 New York 31 12 19.0 .425 .425 .833 1.8 3.5 .7 .1 5.6
2013–14 Memphis 10 0 5.5 .556 1.000 .833 .2 .6 .1 .1 2.7
2014–15 Memphis 79 12 18.9 .487 .268 .853 1.8 2.6 .6 .1 7.7
2015–16 Memphis 8 0 15.0 .435 .364 1.000 1.1 3.3 .4 .1 5.9
2015–16 Miami 36 5 16.3 .434 .333 .882 1.8 2.5 .3 0 4.4
2016–17 Detroit 39 0 14.4 .467 .344 .941 1.5 3.4 .3 0 5.8
Career 831 272 21.9 .463 .349 .833 2.1 3.4 .7 .1 8.4

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2005† San Antonio 21 0 11.5 .359 .270 .857 .8 1.0 .4 .0 3.7
2006 San Antonio 7 0 6.7 .333 .167 .800 .6 1.1 .0 .0 3.6
2007† San Antonio 8 0 2.5 .000 .000 1.000 .1 .1 .0 .0 .3
2014 Memphis 7 0 16.4 .467 .333 .692 1.7 1.7 .4 .0 7.9
2015 Memphis 10 0 17.5 .425 .250' .833 2.0 2.1 .5 .0 7.6
Career 43 0 11.3 .388 .260 .804 1.0 1.2 .3 .0 4.5

EuroLeague

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  PIR  Performance Index Rating
 Bold  Career high
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2000–01 Union Olimpija 13 0 24.6 .411 .250 .593 2.2 2.2 1.2 .1 7.2 5.6
2001–02 19 9 27.3 .478 .339 .766 2.5 2.6 1.8 .1 10.8 10.8
2002–03 Maccabi 20 16 24.3 .466 .269 .806 1.9 2.8 1.3 .1 8.3 9.4
2017–18 Žalgiris 17 0 17.4 .411 .250 .500 1.5 1.8 .4 .0 3.1 3.0
Career 69 25 22.0 .462 .300 .733 2.0 2.4 1.2 .1 7.5 7.5

Personal life

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Udrih comes from a family of basketball players. His father, Silvo, played for Zlatorog Laško, and his brother, Samo Udrih, is also a professional basketball player.[26]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Stephen Jackson traded to Bucks". ESPN.com. June 24, 2011. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Wolves get younger with buyout of Howard's contract". ESPN.com. October 29, 2007. Retrieved October 29, 2007.
  3. ^ "Kings Sign Udrih to Fill in for Bibby". NBA.com. November 2, 2007. Archived from the original on November 4, 2007. Retrieved November 2, 2007.
  4. ^ "Udrih drops career-high 27 as Kings hand Spurs third loss of year". ESPN.com. November 26, 2007. Retrieved November 26, 2007.
  5. ^ "Kings re-sign Udrih to five-year contract". ESPN.com. July 9, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2008.
  6. ^ "Point guard says he and Kings agree to five-year contract". ESPN.com. July 1, 2008. Retrieved July 1, 2008.
  7. ^ "Bucks part of 3-team draft day trade". NBC15.com. June 24, 2011. Archived from the original on December 28, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2011.
  8. ^ "Magic Acquire Harris, Lamb and Udrih From Milwaukee; Warrick from Charlotte". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 21, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
  9. ^ "PG Beno Udrih signs with Knicks". ESPN.com. August 8, 2013. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
  10. ^ "Knicks Waive Metta World Peace And Beno Udrih". KnicksNow.com. February 24, 2014. Archived from the original on March 3, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  11. ^ "Grizzlies claim Beno Udrih off waivers". NBA.com. February 27, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  12. ^ "Memphis Grizzlies re-sign Beno Udrih to multi-year contracts". NBA.com. July 15, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2014.
  13. ^ "HEAT Acquire Beno Udrih and Jarnell Stokes". NBA.com. November 10, 2015. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
  14. ^ "Bosh scores 25, Johnson adds 17 and Heat top Jazz 92-91". NBA.com. February 28, 2016. Archived from the original on November 13, 2015. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  15. ^ "BENO UDRIH TO UNDERGO RIGHT FOOT SURGERY". NBA.com. February 24, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  16. ^ "HEAT Waive Beno Udrih". NBA.com. February 29, 2016. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  17. ^ "HEAT Re-sign Beno Udrih". NBA.com. August 17, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  18. ^ "HEAT Waives Five Players". NBA.com. October 22, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  19. ^ "Pistons claim Beno Udrih off waivers; cut Ray McCallum". NBA.com. October 24, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  20. ^ "Pistons sign Udrih, Willis, Nnoko; announce camp roster". The Detroit News. September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  21. ^ "Report: Pistons waive Beno Udrih". 247sports.com. October 14, 2017. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
  22. ^ "Į Kauną atvyksta dukart NBA čempionas slovėnas B.Udrihas". zalgiris.lt (in Lithuanian). December 24, 2017. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
  23. ^ Hill, Arthur (November 27, 2021). "Beno Udrih Announces Retirement". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  24. ^ "Pelicans announce 2020-21 coaching staff". NBA.com. November 16, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  25. ^ "Beno Udrih Named Head Coach Of The Wisconsin Herd". NBA.com. August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
  26. ^ "BENO UDRIH BIO". PeakSportsUSA.com. Archived from the original on May 2, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
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