Steve Bucknall
Steven Lee Bucknall (born 17 March 1966 in London, England, UK) is a retired English professional basketball player, and former 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.
Prior to matriculation at the University of North Carolina, he played high school basketball for Governor Dummer Academy, now known as The Governor's Academy, which is part of the ISL(Independent School League).
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.
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[edit] Coaching history
- London Capital (2007–2008)
- Lewisham Thunder Basketball club (2008-Present)
[edit] 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[1]
[edit] 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)[1]
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