Jon Koncak

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJon Francis•Koncak
Used nameJon•Koncak
Nick/petnamesJon Contract
Born17 May 1963 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (USA)
Measurements213 cm / 113 kg
AffiliationsSMU Mustangs, Dallas (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Jon Koncak was a 7-foot (2.14 m) center who played college basketball for Southern Methodist. He was drafted in the first round of the 1985 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Koncak played 10 years with the Hawks and then finished his NBA career with a single season with the Orlando Magic in 1995-96. He was mainly a reserve throughout his career. Koncak is actually best known for the contract he signed in 1989, which paid him the huge sum of $13 million, especially large for a back-up role player. During his NBA he averaged 4.5 points/game and 4.9 rebounds/game. Koncak was an Eagle Scout in his youth.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) USA Jon Koncak
Basketball, Men (Olympic) United States 1 Gold

Special Notes