Jon Koncak
Former NBA center/power forward known as 'Jon Contract' for his landmark reserve contract.
Jon Francis Koncak (born May 17, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player. A 7 ft (2.1 m) center / power forward from Southern Methodist University (SMU), Koncak was selected with the fifth pick in the 1985 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks.
Quick Facts
- Affiliation
- Atlanta Hawks; Orlando Magic
- Draft year
- 1985
Lore & Background
Koncak spent ten seasons with the Hawks (1985–1995), mainly in a reserve role, then concluded his career with the Orlando Magic. He retired in 1996 with career totals of 3,520 points and 3,856 rebounds. Koncak received a six-year, $13.2 million offer sheet from the Pistons in 1989 – an unprecedented total for a reserve. Since he was a restricted free agent at the time, the Atlanta Hawks matched this offer from the Detroit Pistons. As a result, he earned the derisive nickname Jon Contract.
Reader's Guide
Koncak never played for the Charlotte Hornets. He played for the Atlanta Hawks (1985–1995) and the Orlando Magic. His college career was at SMU.
Did You Know?
- Koncak was not on the 1984 Olympic team; he never won an Olympic gold medal.
- On February 23, 2008, SMU retired Koncak's jersey.
- Koncak is an Eagle Scout.
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