R. C. Buford

Robert Canterbury Buford (born May 16, 1960) is an American basketball executive who is the CEO of the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was named general manager in 2002 after five seasons serving as team president. Buford is also the president of sports franchises for Spurs Sports & Entertainment. Buford has won the NBA Executive of the Year award twice, for the 201314 and 201516 seasons, before his promotion to CEO prior to the start of the 201920 season.

Early life Buford's father, Bob, was a successful oilman and rancher in Wichita, Kansas.

Buford spent two seasons as a walk-on for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Coaching career Buford started his coaching career in 1983 as an assistant with the Kansas Jayhawks. He spent five seasons with the team and was a member of the coaching staff when the Jayhawks won the 1988 NCAA championship. and later won the same honor for the 201516 season.

On July 23, 2019, the Spurs announced Buford will be promoted from general manager to CEO for the Spurs, effective September 3. His previous role will be filled by assistant general manager Brian Wright.

Personal life His son, Chase, played basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks and was the head coach of the NBL team, the Sydney Kings. He is currently an assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets. His daughter C.C., who played golf for the College of Charleston, now coaches at East Carolina University.

Buford met Bill Self when he served as Self's host during a recruiting visit at Oklahoma State University in 1981. Buford has called Self his best friend.