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Former Holbrook resident Holbrook High School graduate Mike Budenholzer has been named the 2019 recipient of the Michael H. Goldberg NBCA (National Basketball Coaches Association) Coach of the Year Award, after he guided the Milwaukie Bucks to an NBA-best 60-22 record this season.
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The Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award recognizes the dedication, commitment and hard work of NBA head coaches and is presented annually to a head coach who helps guide his players to a higher level of performance on the court and shows outstanding service and dedication to the community off the court.
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It honors the spirit of Michael H. Goldberg who set the standard for loyalty, integrity, love of the game, passionate representation and tireless promotion of NBA coaching. It is unique in that it is the only award voted upon by the winners’ peers, the head coaches of all 30 NBA teams.
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This is Budenholzer’s first year with the Bucks, guiding the team to the best record in the NBA, 60-22. They also had their best record this season since 1980-81, the last time Milwaukee had 60 regular season wins.
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In addition, the Bucks also captured their first divisional title since 2000-01. The Bucks had the second overall best improvement in the league and were the only team to rank in the top four in both offensive and defensive rating.
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