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John Kuester was born on 6 February, 1955 in Richmond, Virginia, U.S., is an American basketball coach (born 1955). Discover John Kuester's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
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69 years old |
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Aquarius |
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6 February, 1955 |
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6 February |
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Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
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United States
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John Kuester Height, Weight & Measurements
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John Kuester Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Kuester worth at the age of 69 years old? John Kuester’s income source is mostly from being a successful Coach. He is from United States. We have estimated John Kuester's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
John DeWitt Kuester Jr. (born February 6, 1955) is an American basketball coach and scout.
A 6'2" (1.88 m) and 180 lb (82 kg) guard, Kuester played collegiately with the University of North Carolina Tar Heels from 1973 to 1977.
Kuester played four years at Benedictine for legendary coach Warren Rutledge.
Leading his team to three consecutive state Catholic League titles, the Cadets were 31–3 his senior year.
In both his junior and senior year (1976 and 1977), Kuester was voted UNC's best defensive player.
Also in his senior year, he was voted Most Valuable Player of the ACC Tournament and the NCAA East Regionals.
As a player he spent three seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1977 to 1980 and then coached in the college ranks before moving on to the NBA sidelines as an assistant.
Kuester played four seasons with the UNC Tar Heels under head coach Dean Smith, for whom he won two ACC championships and helped reach the NCAA tournament four times, including an appearance in the 1977 NCAA Finals, in which they lost to Marquette 67–59.
Kuester was selected with the 9th pick of the third round (53rd overall) in the 1977 NBA draft by the Kansas City Kings.
He played 78 games for them in 1977–78, averaging 4.8 points, 1.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.
In his second and third (and final) seasons he played with the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers, respectively.
After his playing days, Kuester began a basketball coaching career, volunteering as an assistant at the University of Richmond from 1980 to 1981.
From 1981 to 1983, he was an assistant to Rick Pitino at Boston University before succeeding him in 1983 as the youngest head coach in NCAA Division I.
From 1985 to 1990, Kuester was the head coach at George Washington University.
His 1988–1989 Colonials team compiled a 1–27 record, one of the worst ever in NCAA history.
He continued his career on the sidelines in the NBA, joining the Boston Celtics in 1990 and serving as an assistant from 1995 to 1997, and from 1997 to 2003 as an assistant for the Philadelphia 76ers under head coach Larry Brown.
In 2003–04, Kuester followed Brown to the Detroit Pistons where he also served as an assistant.
In 2004–05, Kuester was an assistant with the New Jersey Nets, and returned to the 76ers once more in 2005–06.
In July 2006, he was named as an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic.
In August 2007, Kuester was named to Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown's staff, replacing the departing Kenny Natt.
Kuester was named head coach of the Detroit Pistons in July 2009 and coached the team for two seasons.
In July 2009, Kuester was hired as head coach of the Detroit Pistons, replacing Michael Curry.
An agreement was made after the Pistons and their first choice, Avery Johnson, broke off contract talks.
On June 5, 2011, Kuester was fired from his position as head coach of the Detroit Pistons.
On June 29, 2011, he was hired as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers under new head coach Mike Brown.
Since his days in Cleveland, this marked the second time Kuester has worked as an assistant coach under Brown.
On September 7, 2012, Kuester was named an advance scout for the Lakers.
Kuester and wife, Tricia, have a son, John III, and a daughter, Katelyn.
Katelyn ("Katie") played basketball at St. Joseph's University.
