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Jeff Hornacek: A Basketball Journey from Elmhurst to the Knicks' News
Jeff Hornacek, born on May 3, 1963, in Elmhurst, Illinois, has had an illustrious career in basketball that spans over three decades. His journey began at Iowa State University, where he set the school record for career assists (665) and was an All-Big Eight first team selection as a senior in 1986.
The Phoenix Suns drafted Hornacek in the second round (No. 46 overall) of the 1986 NBA Draft. He spent six seasons with the Suns, averaging 13.7 points and 5.4 assists in 468 games. His impressive performance earned him a spot in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game.
Hornacek's shooting percentage in his career was .496, and his three-point shooting percentage was an impressive .403. He is a two-time Three-Point Shootout champion, winning in 1998 and 2000.
In 1993, Hornacek was traded midway through the season to the Utah Jazz. With the Jazz, he helped the team reach the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998. His No. 14 is one of the retired numbers by the Jazz and Iowa State. His .428 three-point shooting percentage is the best in Jazz history.
Hornacek spent a season and a half in Philadelphia, averaging 18.1 points and 6.5 assists in 132 games at point guard for the 76ers. He retired following the 1999-2000 season with career averages of 16.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
Seven years later, Hornacek began coaching as the Jazz's shooting coach. He was promoted to head coach in 2013, replacing interim head coach Lindsey Hunter. Hornacek was the Suns' 16th head coach. In 2014, he was runner-up to Gregg Popovich for Coach of the Year.
However, Hornacek's coaching tenure with the Suns ended in 2016, and since then, he has not taken a new head coaching position. But on Thursday, Hornacek officially became the new head coach of the New York Knicks.
Hornacek's career, both as a player and a coach, is a testament to his passion for basketball and his dedication to the sport. As he embarks on this new chapter with the Knicks, fans and analysts alike eagerly await to see what he will bring to the team.
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