Toni Kukoc's Playoff Magic in '98 | Chicago Bulls News

Chicago Bulls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 19, 2026 · 1m

Toni Kukoc, the Croatian Sensation, delivered a legendary third-quarter explosion with 14 of his 21 points in the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals, helping the Bulls claw back against the Pacers. Despite facing criticism for being “soft” — a common stereotype for European players — Kukoc embraced the truth, acknowledging he was often asked to play positions outside his natural fit. A Sixth Man of the Year winner, his playoff stats dipped in some years, but ’98 was different: he was the Bulls’ third-leading scorer, shooting efficiently from the field and beyond the arc. His speed and ability to…