Beno Udrih

Beno Udrih

Udrih with thePistonsin 2016
Wisconsin Herd
Position	Head coach
League	NBA G League
Personal information
Born	(1982-07-05)5 July 1982 Celje,SR Slovenia,Yugoslavia
Nationality	Slovenian
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
NBA draft	2004:1st round, 28th overall pick
Selected by theSan Antonio Spurs
Playing career	1997–2018
Position	Point guard/shooting guard
Number	14, 19, 18
Coaching career	2020–present
Career history
As player:
1997–2000	Hopsi Polzela
2000–2002	Union Olimpija
2002–2003	Maccabi Tel Aviv
2003–2004	Avtodor Saratov
2004	Olimpia Milano
2004–2007	San Antonio Spurs
2007–2011	Sacramento Kings
2011–2013	Milwaukee Bucks
2013	Orlando Magic
2013–2014	New York Knicks
2014–2015	Memphis Grizzlies
2015–2016	Miami Heat
2016–2017	Detroit Pistons
2017–2018	Žalgiris Kaunas
As coach:
2020	Westchester Knicks(assistant)
2020–2022	New Orleans Pelicans(player development)
2023–present	Wisconsin Herd
Career highlights and awards
2×NBA champion(2005,2007) Lithuanian Leaguechampion (2018) King Mindaugas Cupwinner (2018) Gloria Cup champion (2018) Israeli Leaguechampion (2003) Israeli Cupchampion (2003) 2×Slovenian Leaguechampion (2001, 2002) 3×Slovenian Cupchampion (2000–2002) Adriatic Leaguechampion (2002) Slovenian LeagueRookie of the Year (2000)
Career NBA statistics
Points	6,952 (8.4 ppg)
Assists	2,858 (3.4 rpg)
Rebounds	1.712 (2.1 apg)
Statsat NBA.com
Statsat Basketball Reference

Beno Udrih(born 5 July 1982) is a Slovenian former professionalbasketballplayer who is currently the head coach of theWisconsin Herdof theNBA G League.He previously played in the NBA for theSan Antonio Spurs,Sacramento Kings,Milwaukee Bucks,Orlando Magic,New York Knicks,Memphis Grizzlies,Miami HeatandDetroit Pistons.During his time with the Spurs, Udrih won two NBA titles in2005and2007.

Early career

Udrih made his professional debut with a brief stint in theSlovenian Second Basketball Leaguein 1997, followed by three seasons in theSlovenian Basketball League.He was named the 2000 Slovenian League Rookie of the Year, and has played for the seniorSlovenian national teamsince that same year. He played forUnion Olimpija,from 2000 to 2002, where he made great improvements, and played in theEuroLeaguefor the first time.

Udrih played forMaccabi Tel Aviv(Israel) in the 2002–2003 season. He split the 2003–2004 season betweenAvtodor Saratov(Russia) andOlimpia Milano(Italy).

Prior to his NBA debut, he appeared in the Southern California Summer Pro League for the Spurs, and also in three games with the Spurs squad in the 2004 Reebok Rocky Mountain Revue, averaging 10.3 points, 5 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 24.7 minutes per game.

Professional career

San Antonio Spurs (2004–2007)

Udrih signed with theSan Antonio Spursin the summer of 2004 after being drafted with the 28th overall pick of the2004 NBA draft,signing a 3-year, US$2.4 million contract, and served as a key backup for startingpoint guardTony Parker.In Udrih's rookie season, he won a Rookie of the Month award. Following that achievement, he was selected for the Rookie Team for the Rookie Challenge during All Star Weekend. In the2005 NBA playoffshe won the championship with the Spurs. However, Udrih's playing time dropped significantly in the 2005–06 season with the Spurs signingNick Van Exelduring the off-season, but increased again after the All-Star break due to an injury to Van Exel'selbow.In the following 2006–07 NBA season and playoffs (where the Spurs won another NBA championship) his minutes were very limited, as the Spurs signed veteran point guardJacque Vaughnto back up Tony Parker.

Sacramento Kings (2007–2011)

Udrih with theKingsin 2010

On 27 October 2007 Udrih was sent, along with cash considerations, by the Spurs to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for a protected2008 second-round draft pick.The Wolves immediately waived him.He was later signed by theSacramento Kingsas a fill in for starting point guardMike Bibby,who was out with an injured thumb for an estimated two months.He stepped up well in his new role as startingpoint guard,scoring a career-high of 27 points on 26 November 2007 in a 112–99 win against his former team, theSan Antonio Spurs.He averaged 12.8 points, 4.3 assists, 3.3 rebounds in 32 minutes per game in 65 games with the Kings in2007–08.

On 1 July 2008, Udrih agreed to a 5-year contract with the Sacramento Kings after being courted by theLos Angeles Clippers.

Milwaukee Bucks (2011–2013)

On 23 June 2011, he was traded to theMilwaukee Bucksas part of a three-way deal among theSacramento KingsandCharlotte Bobcats.

Orlando Magic (2013)

On 21 February 2013, Udrih was traded at the trade deadline to theOrlando Magicalong withTobias HarrisandDoron Lambin exchange forJ. J. Redick,Gustavo Ayón,andIsh Smith.

New York Knicks (2013–2014)

Udrih with theKnicksin 2013

On 8 August 2013, Udrih signed a one-year deal with theNew York Knicksworth $1.27 million.On 24 February 2014 he was waived by the Knicks after they bought out his contract.

Memphis Grizzlies (2014–2015)

On 27 February 2014, Udrih was claimed off waivers by theMemphis Grizzlies.On 15 July 2014 Udrih re-signed with the Grizzlies to a multi-year deal.

Miami Heat (2015–2016)

On 10 November 2015, Udrih was traded, along withJarnell Stokes,to theMiami Heatin exchange forMario ChalmersandJames Ennis.Two days later, he made his debut for the Heat in a 92–91 win over theUtah Jazz,recording two points, three rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes off the bench.On 24 February 2016 he was ruled out for three months after requiring surgery for a torn plantar plate in his right foot.He was subsequently waived by the Heat five days later.

Udrih re-signed with the Heat on 17 August 2016,but was waived on October 22 prior to the start of the 2016–17 regular season.

Detroit Pistons (2016–2017)

On 24 October 2016, Udrih was claimed off waivers by theDetroit Pistons.He re-signed with the Pistons on 25 September 2017,but was waived on 14 October 2017 prior to the start of the 2017–18 season.

Žalgiris Kaunas (2017–2018)

On 24 December 2017, Udrih returned to Europe, signing with the Lithuanian clubŽalgiris Kaunasuntil the end of the season.

On 27 November 2021, Udrih officially announced his retirement.

Coaching career

On 25 January 2020, it was reported that Udrih had been hired by theWestchester Knicksas assistant coach.On 16 November 2020 theNew Orleans Pelicansannounced that they hired Udrih as player development coach.

On 15 August 2023, Udrih was named head coach of theWisconsin Herd.

Career statistics

Legend

GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goalpercentage	3P%	3-point field goalpercentage	FT%	Free throwpercentage
RPG	Reboundsper game	APG	Assistsper game	SPG	Stealsper game
BPG	Blocksper game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high
†	Won anNBA championship

NBA

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2004–05†	San Antonio	80	2	14.4	.444	.408	.753	1.0	1.9	.5	.1	5.9
2005–06	San Antonio	55	3	10.7	.455	.343	.780	1.0	1.7	.3	.0	5.1
2006–07†	San Antonio	73	1	13.0	.369	.287	.883	1.1	1.7	.4	.0	4.7
2007–08	Sacramento	65	51	32.0	.463	.387	.850	3.3	4.3	.9	.2	12.8
2008–09	Sacramento	73	72	31.1	.461	.310	.820	3.0	4.7	1.1	.2	11.0
2009–10	Sacramento	79	41	31.4	.493	.377	.837	2.8	4.7	1.1	.1	12.9
2010–11	Sacramento	79	64	34.6	.500	.357	.864	3.4	4.9	1.2	.1	13.7
2011–12	Milwaukee	59	0	18.3	.440	.288	.709	1.7	3.8	.6	.0	5.9
2012–13	Milwaukee	39	0	18.4	.475	.265	.727	2.0	3.5	.4	.1	6.7
2012–13	Orlando	27	9	27.3	.408	.396	.857	2.3	6.1	.9	.0	10.2
2013–14	New York	31	12	19.0	.425	.425	.833	1.8	3.5	.7	.1	5.6
2013–14	Memphis	10	0	5.5	.556	1.000	.833	.2	.6	.1	.1	2.7
2014–15	Memphis	79	12	18.9	.487	.268	.853	1.8	2.6	.6	.1	7.7
2015–16	Memphis	8	0	15.0	.435	.364	1.000	1.1	3.3	.4	.1	5.9
2015–16	Miami	36	5	16.3	.434	.333	.882	1.8	2.5	.3	0	4.4
2016–17	Detroit	39	0	14.4	.467	.344	.941	1.5	3.4	.3	0	5.8
Career		831	272	21.9	.463	.349	.833	2.1	3.4	.7	.1	8.4

Playoffs

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2005†	San Antonio	21	0	11.5	.359	.270	.857	.8	1.0	.4	.0	3.7
2006	San Antonio	7	0	6.7	.333	.167	.800	.6	1.1	.0	.0	3.6
2007†	San Antonio	8	0	2.5	.000	.000	1.000	.1	.1	.0	.0	.3
2014	Memphis	7	0	16.4	.467	.333	.692	1.7	1.7	.4	.0	7.9
2015	Memphis	10	0	17.5	.425	.250'	.833	2.0	2.1	.5	.0	7.6
Career		43	0	11.3	.388	.260	.804	1.0	1.2	.3	.0	4.5

EuroLeague

Legend

GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field-goalpercentage	3P%	3-point field-goalpercentage	FT%	Free-throwpercentage
RPG	Reboundsper game	APG	Assistsper game	SPG	Stealsper game
BPG	Blocksper game	PPG	Points per game	PIR	Performance Index Rating
Bold	Career high

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG	PIR
2000–01	Union Olimpija	13	0	24.6	.411	.250	.593	2.2	2.2	1.2	.1	7.2	5.6
2001–02		19	9	27.3	.478	.339	.766	2.5	2.6	1.8	.1	10.8	10.8
2002–03	Maccabi	20	16	24.3	.466	.269	.806	1.9	2.8	1.3	.1	8.3	9.4
2017–18	Žalgiris	17	0	17.4	.411	.250	.500	1.5	1.8	.4	.0	3.1	3.0
Career		69	25	22.0	.462	.300	.733	2.0	2.4	1.2	.1	7.5	7.5

Personal life

Udrih comes from a family of basketball players. His father, Silvo, played forZlatorog Laško,and his brother,Samo Udrih,is also a professional basketball player.

See also

• Sports portal
• List of European basketball players in the United States

External links

• Career statistics and player information fromNBA.comandBasketball-Reference.com
• Beno Udrihat euroleague.net
• Beno UdrihonTwitter