He played his last four seasons in Milwaukee in a reserve role so he could be closer to home. He still lives in Chicago's north suburbs and now is a team ambassador for the Bulls.

Kukoc is an accomplished golfer and won Croatia’s amateur championship in 2011. But he has also remained a big part of the Chicago Bulls as a Special Advisor to owner Jerry Reinsdorf.

Kukoč called the Hall of Fame honor “overwhelming” and said he’s most happy that his parents, including the father who taught him his love of sports, are alive to share it with him. He’s currently visiting them in Croatia for the first time in two years because of the pandemic.

Kukoc was the team's sixth man, its third leading scorer, and still works with the Bulls as a special advisor.