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Mike Budenholzer to be named new head coach of Milwaukee Bucks

Mike Budenholzer wasn't on the open market long. The former Hawks head coach and Spurs assistant will now lead the Bucks.
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker and Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer hug before the game at AT&T Center. Photo by Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Budenholzer, who spent 17 seasons as an assistant for the San Antonio Spurs under Gregg Popovich, has been named the Milwaukee Bucks head coach, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

“Coach Bud,” as he was known in San Antonio, spent five seasons as the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks before they mutually agreed to part ways at the end of this past season.

Budenholzer beat a stable of other current and former Spurs assistants for the job, including Becky Hammon, Ettore Messina, and Monty Williams. James Borrego was also in the running for the position before signing to become the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets.

The report from ESPN describes Budenholzer as the team’s top target for their head coaching position, and the Bucks only finalized a deal after he met with stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton.

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