Jeff Hornacek

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jeff Hornacek
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	May 3, 1963(1963-05-03)
Age	61
Birthplace	Elmhurst
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Taurus

Jeff Hornacek Biography

Jeff Hornacek is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on May 3, 1963 in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States. Former shooting guard known for his outside shot, winning two 3-point shootout championships. He played for the Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, and Utah Jazz. He served as head coach of the Phoenix Suns in 2013 after spending two years as an assistant coach for the Utah Jazz. From 2016 to 2018, he served as head coach of the New York Knicks.

He played alongside legendary point guard John Stockton on the Utah Jazz, helping lead the team to multiple NBA Finals appearances but they could never defeat Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

Hornacek married his wife Stacy on June 7, 1986. Jeff and Stacy have three children: Ryan (born 1989), Tyler (born 1990) and Abby (born 1994). Abby became a digital host for the online 120 Sports network in 2016, and joined Fox Nation in 2019.

He was the 22nd pick in the second round (46th overall) of the 1986 NBA draft, by the Phoenix Suns. The 2nd round draft pick that was used to select him was traded three times before finally ending up with the Suns. First, the Los Angeles Lakers packaged it in the deal to acquire Byron Scott from the San Diego Clippers before the 1983–84 season. A week later, the Clippers sent the pick to the Detroit Pistons in a deal to acquire Ricky Pierce, and on that same day, the Pistons dealt the pick to the Suns for David Thirdkill.

His father was a basketball and baseball coach at St. Joseph High School in Westchester, Illinois. He married Stacy Hornacek and he has a daughter, Abby, and two sons, Tyler and Ryan.

Jeff Hornacek Net Worth

Jeff Hornacek is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jeff Hornacek 's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He helped Iowa State University upset a 2-seeded University of Michigan team on the way to the Sweet 16 of the 1986 NCAA tournament. He was then selected 46th overall in the 1986 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns.

He was an NBA All-Star in 1991 and his #14 was retired by the Utah Jazz. Across his career, he averaged 14.5 points per game and hit 40.3% of his three point attempts.

Jeffrey John Hornacek (/ˈ h ɔːr n ə s ɛ k / ; born May 3, 1963) is an American former professional basketball coach and player. He was the head coach for both the Phoenix Suns (2013–2016) and the New York Knicks (2016–2018) of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played shooting guard in the NBA from 1986 through 2000.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jeff Hornacek height 6 ft 3 in Jeff weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jeff Hornacek Dating?

According to our records, Jeff Hornacek married to Stacy Hornacek. As of December 1, 2023, Jeff Hornacek’s is not dating anyone.

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On November 23, 1994, he set a then-NBA record with eight consecutive three- pointers in a single game against the Seattle SuperSonics. That same season, he also tied an NBA record 11 consecutive three-pointers, from December 30, 1994 through January 11, 1995. One of the best free throw shooters in the league, once making 67 in a row (November 12, 1999 – January 6, 2000), one of his most well-known mannerisms was stroking the side of his face three times before every free-throw attempt. That was his way of saying hello to his three children, Tyler, Ryan and Abigaile, during the game. He holds a career free throw percentage of 87.7, 16th highest in NBA history.

Facts & Trivia

Jeff Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jeff Hornacek celebrates birthday on May 3 of every year.

After the 1999–2000 season, Hornacek retired from basketball to spend more time with his family. Hornacek’s No. 14 jersey was retired by the Utah Jazz, for whom he played from 1994 to 2000, and helped get them to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998. Coach Jerry Sloan and Jazz announcer “Hot Rod” Hundley referred to Hornacek affectionately as “Horny”. All in all, Hornacek enjoyed a 14-year NBA playing career including 1,077 career games played.

Is Jeff Hornacek a Hall of Famer?

Jeff Hornacek (1999) – Hall of Fame – Iowa State University Athletics.

Was Jeff Hornacek an All Star?

Hornacek was the top free throw shooter in the NBA. After becoming the shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns, Mr. Hornacek earned a spot on the 1992 NBA All Star Team.

How old is Jeff Hornacek?

59 years (May 3, 1963)

Where did Jeff Hornacek go to college?

Education

Will Shawn Kemp make the Hall of Fame?

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