Greg Buckner

About

Former NBA player best known for playing for the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, and Philadelphia 76ers. In 2005, he entered the Clemson University Athletic Hall of Fame.  He signed an $18 million contract with the 76ers in 2022. 

Before Fame

He played college basketball at Clemson and was the ACC rookie of the year in 1995.   He was drafted 8th overall in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. 

Trivia

As of 2023, his 1,717 career points at Clemson ranked second all-time behind Terrell McIntyre. He was the first player in Clemson history to record 1,000 career points and 500 career rebounds in a single season.  He became the associate head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2022. 

Family Life

As a Sophomore in High School, he helped lead his school to a Kentucky state title. He talked about watching games at his grandmother's house when he was a young boy. 

Associated With

On the Dallas Mavericks, he played with future Hall of Fame player Dirk Nowitzki.