Steve Bucknall
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Steven Lee Bucknall (born March 17, 1966 in London, England) is an English former professional basketball player, and current head coach of British Basketball League expansion franchise London Capital.
Bucknall was the second Englishman to play in the NBA, for the Los Angeles Lakers where he had a brief stint after graduating from the University of North Carolina. He subsequently went onto play in a number of European countries including Greece, France, Italy and the UK.
Prior to his retirement, Bucknall played for the bronze medal-winning English basketball team in the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia.
He is presently engaged as a community sports coach in Lewisham, London.
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[edit] Coaching history
- London Capital (2007-present)
[edit] Playing history
- Leicester Riders (2005-2006)
- Olympique Antibes, France (2004-05)
- Iraklis Thessaloniki, Greece (2003-04)
- Aris Thessaloniki, Greece (2002-03)
- 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 (1989-90)
- Tulsa Fast Breakers, CBA, (Drafted only)
- Crystal Palace (1983-84) Three games only
- Crystal Palace Juniors[1]
[edit] Honours
- 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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