Beno Udrih was born on July 5,1982 and is a Slovenian former professional basketball player who serves as a player development coach for the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Beno Udrih previously played in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons.
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Beno Udrih made his professional debut with a brief stint in the Slovenian Second Basketball League in 1997, followed by three seasons in the Slovenian Basketball League.
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Beno Udrih was named the 2000 Slovenian League Rookie of the Year, and has played for the senior Slovenian national team since that same year.
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Beno Udrih played for Union Olimpija, from 2000 to 2002, where he made great improvements, and played in the EuroLeague for the first time.
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Beno Udrih signed with the San Antonio Spurs in the summer of 2004 after being drafted with the 28th overall pick of the 2004 NBA draft, signing a 3-year, US$2.4 million contract, and served as a key backup for starting point guard Tony Parker.
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On October 27,2007, Beno Udrih was sent, along with cash considerations, by the Spurs to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for a protected 2008 second-round draft pick.
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Beno Udrih was later signed by the Sacramento Kings as a fill in for starting point guard Mike Bibby, who was out with an injured thumb for an estimated two months.
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On July 1,2008, Beno Udrih agreed to a 5-year contract with the Sacramento Kings after being courted by the Los Angeles Clippers.
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On February 21,2013, Beno Udrih was traded at the trade deadline to the Orlando Magic along with Tobias Harris and Doron Lamb in exchange for JJ Redick, Gustavo Ayon, and Ish Smith.
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On February 27,2014, Beno Udrih was claimed off waivers by the Memphis Grizzlies.
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On July 15,2014, Beno Udrih re-signed with the Grizzlies to a multi-year deal.
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On November 10,2015, Beno Udrih was traded, along with Jarnell Stokes, to the Miami Heat in exchange for Mario Chalmers and James Ennis.
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Beno Udrih was waived by the Heat five days later.
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On October 24,2016, Beno Udrih was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Pistons.
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On December 24,2017, Beno Udrih returned to Europe, signing with the Lithuanian club Zalgiris Kaunas until the end of the season.
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On January 25,2020, it was reported that Beno Udrih had been hired by the Westchester Knicks as assistant coach.
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Beno Udrih's father, Silvo, played for Zlatorog Lasko, and his brother, Samo Udrih, is a professional basketball player.