In 2026, Greg Buckner became an Assistant Coach for the Orlando Magic. He was born in Kentucky and attended and played at Clemson University. Coach Buckner was selected in the second round by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1998 NBA Draft and went on to also play for the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies, and in the CBA.

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2026-Present – Orlando Magic (Assistant Coach – Sean Sweeney)

2024-2026 – Milwaukee Bucks (Assistant Coach – Doc Rivers)

2022-2024 – Cleveland Cavaliers (Associate Head Coach – J.B. Bickerstaff)

2020-2022 – Cleveland Cavaliers (Assistant Coach – J.B. Bickerstaff)

2017-2019 – Memphis Grizzlies (Assistant Coach – David Fizdale & J.B. Bickerstaff)

2014-2016 – Houston Rockets (Assistant Coach – Kevin McHale, J.B. Bickerstaff)

2011-2014 – Houston Rockets (Player Development Coach – Kevin McHale, J.B. Bickerstaff)