1. Eric Daniel Brunson was born on June 14,1972 and is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is an assistant coach for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association.
12 Facts About Rick Brunson
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Rick Brunson played nine seasons in the NBA and has worked as an assistant coach for several teams.
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Rick Brunson then signed with the New York Knicks, and was a member of the 1999 Eastern Conference championship team.
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Rick Brunson was signed by the Houston Rockets, with whom he finished his ninth and final season as a professional basketball player.
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From January to April 2007, Rick Brunson worked as an assistant coach with the Denver Nuggets, focusing on player development.
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In May 2009, Rick Brunson was hired as assistant coach for the Hartford Hawks men's basketball team.
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On September 8,2010, Rick Brunson was hired as an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls.
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On September 25,2016, Rick Brunson was hired by the Minnesota Timberwolves as an assistant coach.
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In May 2018, Rick Brunson resigned amidst allegations made against him regarding misconduct toward two women, while strongly denying the accusations.
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Rick Brunson coached at Camden High School in Camden, New Jersey.
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On June 2,2022, Rick Brunson was hired by the New York Knicks as an assistant coach.
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Rick Brunson met his wife, Sandra, at Temple University, where he played for the Owls men's basketball team and she played volleyball.