After the extreme weight loss of Mike Budenholzer, head coach of the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association, people online are concerned about his health condition.
In recent media photos, baseball coach Mike Budenholzer was noticed undergoing a heavy body transformation and looked way slimmer than before.
A Twitter user named Trevor Paxton took it to Twitter, writing, “Did Coach Bud lose a bunch of weight somewhat recently? mans out here looking SVELTE,” out of pure concern.
In the comment section of the post, many people speculated he might have suffered from any illness and also said, “He went through a lot this year.”
did Coach Bud lose a bunch of weight somewhat recently? mans out here looking SVELTE https://t.co/5CWJQ8v9aD
— Trevor Paxton (@trpaxton) May 17, 2024
However, there has been no recent news about the Phoenix Suns’s coach’s health issues and illness.
One said he might have lost weight by drinking, while another humorously talked about managing diet and drinks, writing:
Not living in a land of cheese curds and beer will do that to a fella
However, as of writing this article, the former head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, Mike Budenholzer, hasn’t commented on the reason behind his vast weight loss yet.
Netizens Speculate That Mike Budenholzer’s Weight Loss Might Be His Personal Issues and Stress!
Since last year, the basketball coach, Mike Budenholzer, has gone through various tragic incidents that might have led to his health issues.
In May 2023, the Milwaukee Bucks fired Mike Budenholzer after losing to the Miami Heat in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
In a long statement, Jon Horst, Bucks general manager, announced:
“The decision to make this change was very difficult. Bud helped lead our team for five incredible seasons, to the Bucks’ first title in 50 years, and into an era of sustained success. We are grateful for the culture of winning and leadership that Bud helped create in Milwaukee.”
Why did Mike Budenholzer get fired if the season “wasn’t a failure” ? pic.twitter.com/vRDAHGXPcd
— Mink Flow (@currypistonn) May 4, 2023
Budenholzer’s departure came before completing his two more years of contract, which was worth approximately $16 million.
During his tenure at the Bucks, the team won 58 games in the 2022-23 season. He entered the 2023 playoffs as the NBA’s No. 1 overall seed.
Unfortunately, his team fell the Heat in the first round to the No. 8 in five games and became the sixth one-seed in NBA history to lose to an eight-seed.
Before Game 4 of the Bucks-Heat best-of-seven series, the coach had suffered a huge loss as he lost his brother in a car accident.
Brother’s sudden passing left the coach heartbroken, and he was dealing with his emotions. Having suffered a huge loss during the playoff season might have affected his work.
Analyzing his condition, basketball coach Darvin Ham even said, “Coach Bud is going through a lot on a personal level.”
BUCKS SIGN BUDENHOLZER✅
— IKE Bucks Podcast (@IKE_Bucks) May 16, 2018
Former NBA Coach Of The Year Mike Budenholzer will officially become the Bucks head coach. Giannis finally has a legitimate basketball coach #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/zhaxvJrsA1
Due to his tragic life incident between 2023 and 2024, he faced various mental health problems that might have caused his excessive weight loss.
However, his condition might have improved slightly since the Phoenix Suns hired him as their head coach on May 11, 2024.
Phoenix Suns’s owner welcomed him officially with a Twitter post saying,
“Proud to have Mike Budenholzer as our new head coach of the @Suns! Mike is a proven winner and the right leader to take us to the next level as we work toward our championship goals.”
In Case You Don’t Know
- Mike Budenholzer, who is of German descent, has six siblings and is the youngest child of his parents, Vince and Libby Budenholzer.
- His father, Vince Budenholzer, worked as a basketball coach for around 25 years before retiring in 1997.
- Mike Budenholzer is the father of four children: William Vincent, Savoia Elizabeth, Hanna Louise, and John Bent.
