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Public records list Toni Kukoč as a basketball player. Toni Kukoč was born on September 18, 1968 in Split, Croatia. That works out to 57 years old in 2026. Awards on record include NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award (1996) and FIBA Hall of Fame. The listed height is 207 cm.
My Take
Toni Kukoc is one of my favorite kinds of athletes: the one who quietly rewrites what is possible. A 207 cm Croatian out of Split, he handled the ball like a guard, and he was among the first established European stars to truly cross into the NBA. What I love is that he embraced the sixth-man role on those great Bulls teams and won the 1996 award for it, valuing impact over ego. His FIBA Hall of Fame nod feels earned. That a franchise still keeps him on as a special advisor tells you how deeply he was loved.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Toni Kukoč
- Name (Japanese)
- トニー・クーコッチ
- Reading
- とにー・くーこっち
- Born
- September 18, 1968 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- Split, Croatia
- Height
- 207 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1996 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award
- FIBA Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Toni Kukoč born?
Born September 18, 1968 (age 57).
Where is Toni Kukoč from?
Toni Kukoč is from Split, Croatia.
What does Toni Kukoč do?
Toni Kukoč works as basketball player.
How tall is Toni Kukoč?
Toni Kukoč is 207 cm.