The Clippers were favorites to win the NBA title; however, they blew a 3-1 lead against the Denver Nuggets. Kenneth Neil Atkinson (born June 2, 1967) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He previously served as the Director of Player Development for the Houston Rockets in 2007–08. Atkinson joined the New York Knicks coaching staff as an assistant coach under Mike D'Antoni on August 6, 2008. Are you a Stathead, too? October 7, 2020 10:25 pm. On April 17, 2016, it was announced that Atkinson would take the head coach job with the Brooklyn Nets once the Hawks' season came to an end.[10]. the official stats partner of the NBA. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Former Nets coach Kenny Atkinson may soon be off the board for Thunder. The Nets finished the season with a 28–54 record, which was an eight-game improvement over the previous season. He previously served as the Director of Player Development for the Houston Rockets in 2007–08. Born in Huntington, New York, Atkinson played college basketball for University of Richmond, where he led the Spiders to a Sweet Sixteen berth in 1988. He most recently served as the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He most recently served as the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Do you have a sports website? Atkinson played professionally in Italy,[1] France,[2][3] Germany,[4][5] Spain[6] and the Netherlands[7][8] from 1990 to 2004. [11] Atkinson would get his first win as an NBA head coach two nights later as the Nets defeated the Indiana Pacers 103–94.

Wij willen hier een beschrijving geven, maar de site die u nu bekijkt staat dit niet toe. Throughout his time with the Nets, he recorded a 118-190 record, which is fairly impressive considering the roster they had throughout that stretch. In addition to Atkinson, Miami Heat assistant coach Dan Craig is said to be another top target for Lue’s staff with the Clippers, which is also expected to include former NBA players Chauncey Billups and Larry Drew. Considering that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George could potentially opt out after this upcoming season, this will be a championship-or-bust season for the Clippers. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The Nets lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs in five games. Copyright © ClutchPoints. Kenny Atkinson has emerged as a strong candidate to join Tyronn Lue’s staff with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Nets and coach Kenny Atkinson have parted ways, with Brooklyn GM Sean Marks saying it's time for another voice in the locker room as the team tries to reach the "next level." Tyronn Lue’s staff with the Los Angeles Clippers, Dan Craig is said to be another top target, Paul George’s promise after seeing NBA 2K rating plummet, Donovan Mitchell reacts to Kristen Welker’s moderation of Donald Trump, Joe Biden debate, Video: Eagles’ Carson Wentz throws league-leading 10th INT on absolute errant throw vs. Giants, Michael Jordan giving back to city of Charlotte with second medical clinic, Kenny Atkinson emerging as strong candidate to join Tyronn Lue’s Clippers staff, Daniel Jones 39-yard TD pass to Giants’ Golden Tate ties Eagles, Derrick Rose’s wife reacts to rumors about trade to Lakers, LeBron James-Rajon Rondo’s secret to kill opponents, per Kevin Durant, Warriors positioned to make moves for Bradley Beal, per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, RUMOR: Kawhi Leonard trade could be part of Clippers blowup, 3 ideal landing spots for Antonio Brown in free agency as he nears return, VIDEO: 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo TD pass to Brandon Aiyuk on 3rd and goal pads lead vs Rams, VIDEO: 49ers TE Jimmy Garoppolo hits George Kittle for 44-yard TD on 4th down vs. Rams, 2-run, 2-out single by Dodgers’ Will Smith ties NLCS Game 7 in 3rd inning, Dansby Swanson lifts massive home run for Braves in NLCS Game 7 vs Dodgers, VIDEO: Tae Crowder’s 43-yard fumble return gives Giants late lead vs. Washington Football Team. Kenny Atkinson. Atkinson stepped down as head coach of the Nets on March 7, 2020. Or write about sports? Atkinson's second season with the Nets saw the departure of Brook Lopez, who was traded in an off-season deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Since the NBA season began last year, many teams have opted to make changes, with the Thunder being among the most recent. The Nets were competitive for the early part of the season, before another February fall saw the team go 1–9, ending any chance at a playoff berth. The Houston Rockets are expected to check in with former NBA head coach Kenny Atkinson and current assistants Stephen Silas and Wes Unseld Jr. as part of the ongoing search to replace Mike D’Antoni. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Kenneth Neil Atkinson (born June 2, 1967) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. Do you have a blog? He has appeared on the BBC show Great British Menu, where he has twice been selected as the chef for courses at the final banquets.

[13], "Brooklyn Nets Name Kenny Atkinson Head Coach", "Thomas scores 25, Celtics fight off Nets 122-117", "Lin leads Nets past Pacers, 103-94 in home opener", "Brooklyn Nets and Kenny Atkinson Mutually Agree to Part Ways", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kenny_Atkinson&oldid=976547455, American expatriate basketball people in France, American expatriate basketball people in Germany, American expatriate basketball people in Italy, American expatriate basketball people in the Netherlands, American expatriate basketball people in Spain, Richmond Spiders men's basketball players, Sportspeople from Suffolk County, New York, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 3 September 2020, at 15:30. Atkinson made his NBA head coaching debut on October 26, 2016, in a 122–117 loss to the Boston Celtics.

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