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'''Kenneth Neil Atkinson''' (born June 2, 1967) is an American professional [[basketball]] coach and former player who serves as assistant coach for the [[Golden State Warriors]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). He was previously the head coach of the [[Brooklyn Nets]] from 2016 to 2020. 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.
'''Kenneth Neil Atkinson''' (born June 2, 1967) is an American professional [[basketball]] coach and former player who serves as assistant coach for the [[Golden State Warriors]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA). He was previously the head coach of the [[Brooklyn Nets]] from 2016 to 2020. Atkinson was born in [[Huntington, New York]] and played college basketball for [[University of Richmond]] leading the Spiders to a Sweet Sixteen berth in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 1988.


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
After averaging 18.9 points per game during his senior season at Richmond, Atkinson played professionally in Italy,<ref>[http://195.56.77.208/player/ATK-KEN-67/atkinson_kenny Lega Basket Serie A stats]</ref> France,<ref>[http://www.lnb.fr/fr/Pro-A/200006/Joueurs/A06830/Atkinson-Kenny LNB profile]</ref><ref>[http://www.basketinfo.com/joueur.php?no_joueur=19 basketinfo.com profile]</ref> Germany,<ref>[http://www.beko-bbl.de/de/statistiken/spieler/portraits/p/1365-kenny-atkinson/ BBL stats 2003]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://statistik.beko-bbl.de/beko-bbl/statistik/spieler/index.php?team=422&saison=1998&spieler_id=1365 |title=BBL stats 1998–99 |access-date=December 23, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030607/http://statistik.beko-bbl.de/beko-bbl/statistik/spieler/index.php?team=422&saison=1998&spieler_id=1365 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Spain<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.acb.com/jugador.php?id=AXR |title=Liga ACB profile |access-date=December 23, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616211449/http://www.acb.com/jugador.php?id=AXR |archive-date=June 16, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and the Netherlands<ref>[http://db.basketball.nl/db/overzicht/spelersdossier.pl?detail=Dossier&spl_ID=3564 NBB stats]</ref><ref>[http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=CTU ULEB Cup stats]</ref> from 1993 to 2004. He had tryouts with several NBA teams, including the Knicks in summer of 1991. He was inducted into the [[Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame]] during 2020.
Atkinson averaged 18.9 points per game during his senior season at Richmond and played professionally in Italy,<ref>[http://195.56.77.208/player/ATK-KEN-67/atkinson_kenny Lega Basket Serie A stats]</ref> France,<ref>[http://www.lnb.fr/fr/Pro-A/200006/Joueurs/A06830/Atkinson-Kenny LNB profile]</ref><ref>[http://www.basketinfo.com/joueur.php?no_joueur=19 basketinfo.com profile]</ref> Germany,<ref>[http://www.beko-bbl.de/de/statistiken/spieler/portraits/p/1365-kenny-atkinson/ BBL stats 2003]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://statistik.beko-bbl.de/beko-bbl/statistik/spieler/index.php?team=422&saison=1998&spieler_id=1365 |title=BBL stats 1998–99 |access-date=December 23, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030607/http://statistik.beko-bbl.de/beko-bbl/statistik/spieler/index.php?team=422&saison=1998&spieler_id=1365 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Spain,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.acb.com/jugador.php?id=AXR |title=Liga ACB profile |access-date=December 23, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616211449/http://www.acb.com/jugador.php?id=AXR |archive-date=June 16, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and the Netherlands<ref>[http://db.basketball.nl/db/overzicht/spelersdossier.pl?detail=Dossier&spl_ID=3564 NBB stats]</ref><ref>[http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=CTU ULEB Cup stats]</ref> from 1993 to 2004. He had tryouts with several NBA teams including the Knicks in summer of 1991. He was inducted into the [[Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame]] in 2020.


==NBA coaching career==
==NBA coaching career==
Atkinson joined the [[New York Knicks]] coaching staff as an assistant coach under [[Mike D'Antoni]] on August 6, 2008.<ref>{{cite web |title=Knicks Name Atkinson Assistant Coach |url=https://www.nba.com/knicks/news/atkinson080806hiringhtml |website=NBA.com |access-date=December 21, 2018 |date=August 6, 2008}}</ref>
Atkinson joined the [[New York Knicks]] coaching staff as an assistant coach under [[Mike D'Antoni]] on August 6, 2008.<ref>{{cite web |title=Knicks Name Atkinson Assistant Coach |url=https://www.nba.com/knicks/news/atkinson080806hiringhtml |website=NBA.com |access-date=December 21, 2018 |date=August 6, 2008}}</ref>


In 2012, after four seasons with the Knicks, he joined the [[Atlanta Hawks]] coaching staff under [[Mike Budenholzer]]. 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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brooklyn Nets Name Kenny Atkinson Head Coach|url=http://www.nba.com/nets/news/2016/04/17/brooklyn-nets-name-kenny-atkinson-head-coach|work=NBA.com|date=April 17, 2016|access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref>
In 2012 after four seasons with the Knicks, he joined the [[Atlanta Hawks]] coaching staff under [[Mike Budenholzer]]. On April 17, 2016, it was announced that Atkinson become the head coach of the [[Brooklyn Nets]] after the Hawks' season ended.<ref>{{cite news|title=Brooklyn Nets Name Kenny Atkinson Head Coach|url=http://www.nba.com/nets/news/2016/04/17/brooklyn-nets-name-kenny-atkinson-head-coach|work=NBA.com|date=April 17, 2016|access-date=April 17, 2016}}</ref>


===Brooklyn Nets (2016–2020)===
===Brooklyn Nets (2016–2020)===
Atkinson made his NBA head coaching debut on October 26, 2016, in a 122–117 loss to the [[Boston Celtics]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas scores 25, Celtics fight off Nets 122–117|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899380|work=ESPN.com|date=October 26, 2016|access-date=February 17, 2019}}</ref> Atkinson would get his first win as an NBA head coach two nights later as the Nets defeated the [[Indiana Pacers]] 103–94.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lin leads Nets past Pacers, 103–94 in home opener|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2016/10/28/lin-leads-nets-past-pacers-103-94-in-home-opener/92918134/|work=USAToday.com|date=October 28, 2016|access-date=February 17, 2019}}</ref> The Nets finished the season with a 20–62 record, while also recording a 0–10 record in February 2017.
Atkinson made his NBA head coaching debut on October 26, 2016, in a 122–117 loss to the [[Boston Celtics]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas scores 25, Celtics fight off Nets 122–117|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400899380|work=ESPN.com|date=October 26, 2016|access-date=February 17, 2019}}</ref> He got his first win as an NBA head coach two days later when the Nets defeated the [[Indiana Pacers]] 103–94.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lin leads Nets past Pacers, 103–94 in home opener|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2016/10/28/lin-leads-nets-past-pacers-103-94-in-home-opener/92918134/|work=USAToday.com|date=October 28, 2016|access-date=February 17, 2019}}</ref> The Nets finished the season with a 20–62 record, with a 0–10 record in February 2017.


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]]. 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 Nets finished the season with a 28–54 record, which was an eight-game improvement over the previous season.
[[Brook Lopez]] left the team in Atkinson's second season; Lopez was traded to the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] in an off-season deal. The Nets were competitive for the early part of the season before going 1-9 in February, ending any chance to be in the playoffs. They finished the season with a 28–54 record, which was an eight-game improvement from the previous season.


Atkinson's third season with the Nets saw him lead the team to a 42–40 record, which was a 14-game improvement over the previous season, and a playoff berth as the sixth seed. The Nets lost to the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] in the first round of the playoffs in five games.
In Atkinson's third season with the Nets he led the team to a 42–40 record, winning 14 games more than the previous season, and a playoff berth with the sixth seed. The Nets lost to the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] in five games in the first round of the playoffs.


Atkinson stepped down as head coach of the Nets on March 7, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brooklyn Nets and Kenny Atkinson Mutually Agree to Part Ways |url=https://www.nba.com/nets/news/2020/03/07/brooklyn-nets-and-kenny-atkinson-mutually-agree-to-part-ways |website=NBA.com |access-date=March 7, 2020 |date=March 7, 2020}}</ref>
Atkinson stepped down as head coach of the Nets on March 7, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=Brooklyn Nets and Kenny Atkinson Mutually Agree to Part Ways |url=https://www.nba.com/nets/news/2020/03/07/brooklyn-nets-and-kenny-atkinson-mutually-agree-to-part-ways |website=NBA.com |access-date=March 7, 2020 |date=March 7, 2020}}</ref>
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===Golden State Warriors (2021–present)===
===Golden State Warriors (2021–present)===
On August 13, 2021, the [[Golden State Warriors]] hired Atkinson as an assistant coach.<ref>{{cite web |title=Warriors Announce Coaching Staff Additions |url=https://www.nba.com/warriors/news/coaching-staff-20210813 |website=nba.com |access-date=August 14, 2021}}</ref> He won his first [[List of NBA champions|NBA championship]] after the Warriors defeated the [[Boston Celtics]] in six games in the [[2022 NBA Finals]]. During the NBA Finals Atkinson was offered by the [[Charlotte Hornets]] to become their head coach,<ref>{{cite web |title=Charlotte Hornets to hire Kenny Atkinson as new head coach, sources say |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34071018/charlotte-hornets-hire-kenny-atkinson-new-head-coach-sources-say |website=ESPN.com |access-date=June 22, 2022 |date=June 10, 2022}}</ref> but Atkinson reportedly turned it down after winning the NBA Finals.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cwik |first1=Chris |title=Kenny Atkinson reportedly backs out of Hornets head coaching job to stay with Warriors |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/kenny-atkinson-reportedly-backs-out-of-hornets-head-coaching-job-to-stay-with-warriors-195302107.html |website=sports.yahoo.com |access-date=June 22, 2022 |date=June 18, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Helin |first1=Kurt |title=Report: Kenny Atkinson changes mind, turns down Hornets coaching job to stay with Warriors |url=https://nba.nbcsports.com/2022/06/18/report-kenny-atkinson-changes-mind-turns-down-hornets-coaching-job-to-stay-with-warriors/ |website=NBC Sports |access-date=June 22, 2022 |date=June 18, 2022}}</ref>
On August 13, 2021, the [[Golden State Warriors]] hired Atkinson as an assistant coach.<ref>{{cite web |title=Warriors Announce Coaching Staff Additions |url=https://www.nba.com/warriors/news/coaching-staff-20210813 |website=nba.com |access-date=August 14, 2021}}</ref> He won his first [[List of NBA champions|NBA championship]] as the Warriors defeated the [[Boston Celtics]] in six games in the [[2022 NBA Finals]]. During the NBA Finals the [[Charlotte Hornets]] offered Atkinson the position of head coach,<ref>{{cite web |title=Charlotte Hornets to hire Kenny Atkinson as new head coach, sources say |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34071018/charlotte-hornets-hire-kenny-atkinson-new-head-coach-sources-say |website=ESPN.com |access-date=June 22, 2022 |date=June 10, 2022}}</ref> but he reportedly turned it down after winning the championship.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cwik |first1=Chris |title=Kenny Atkinson reportedly backs out of Hornets head coaching job to stay with Warriors |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/kenny-atkinson-reportedly-backs-out-of-hornets-head-coaching-job-to-stay-with-warriors-195302107.html |website=sports.yahoo.com |access-date=June 22, 2022 |date=June 18, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Helin |first1=Kurt |title=Report: Kenny Atkinson changes mind, turns down Hornets coaching job to stay with Warriors |url=https://nba.nbcsports.com/2022/06/18/report-kenny-atkinson-changes-mind-turns-down-hornets-coaching-job-to-stay-with-warriors/ |website=NBC Sports |access-date=June 22, 2022 |date=June 18, 2022}}</ref>


==Head coaching record==
==Head coaching record==

Revision as of 15:24, 2 November 2022

For the English chef, see Kenny Atkinson (chef).

Kenny Atkinson
Atkinson as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets in 2018
Golden State Warriors
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1967-06-02) June 2, 1967 (age 57)
Northport, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Anthony's
(South Huntington, New York)
CollegeRichmond (1986–1990)
NBA draft1990: undrafted
Playing career1990–2004
PositionPoint guard
Coaching career2004–present
Career history
As player:
1990–1991Wichita Falls Texans
1991Long Island Surf
1991–1992Wichita Falls Texans
1993–1995Real Canoe NC
1995Vino de Toro Zamora
1995–1996Baloncesto Salamanca
1996–1997Calpe Aguas de Valencia
1997–1998Pasta Baronia Napoli
1998–1999SG Braunschweig
1999–2000Montpellier Paillade Basket
2000–2001AS Golbey Épinal
2001FC Mulhouse Basket
2001–2002Hermine de Nantes Atlantique
2002ALM Évreux Basket
2003DJK Würzburg
2003Demon Astronauts
2003–2004Hermine de Nantes Atlantique
As coach:
2004–2006Paris Basket Racing (assistant)
2008–2012New York Knicks (assistant)
2012–2016Atlanta Hawks (assistant)
2016–2020Brooklyn Nets
2020–2021Los Angeles Clippers (assistant)
2021–presentGolden State Warriors (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As assistant coach:

Kenneth Neil Atkinson (born June 2, 1967) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who serves as assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was previously the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets from 2016 to 2020. Atkinson was born in Huntington, New York and played college basketball for University of Richmond leading the Spiders to a Sweet Sixteen berth in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 1988.

Playing career

Atkinson averaged 18.9 points per game during his senior season at Richmond and played professionally in Italy,[1] France,[2][3] Germany,[4][5] Spain,[6] and the Netherlands[7][8] from 1993 to 2004. He had tryouts with several NBA teams including the Knicks in summer of 1991. He was inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.

NBA coaching career

Atkinson joined the New York Knicks coaching staff as an assistant coach under Mike D'Antoni on August 6, 2008.[9]

In 2012 after four seasons with the Knicks, he joined the Atlanta Hawks coaching staff under Mike Budenholzer. On April 17, 2016, it was announced that Atkinson become the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets after the Hawks' season ended.[10]

Brooklyn Nets (2016–2020)

Atkinson made his NBA head coaching debut on October 26, 2016, in a 122–117 loss to the Boston Celtics.[11] He got his first win as an NBA head coach two days later when the Nets defeated the Indiana Pacers 103–94.[12] The Nets finished the season with a 20–62 record, with a 0–10 record in February 2017.

Brook Lopez left the team in Atkinson's second season; Lopez was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in an off-season deal. The Nets were competitive for the early part of the season before going 1-9 in February, ending any chance to be in the playoffs. They finished the season with a 28–54 record, which was an eight-game improvement from the previous season.

In Atkinson's third season with the Nets he led the team to a 42–40 record, winning 14 games more than the previous season, and a playoff berth with the sixth seed. The Nets lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in five games in the first round of the playoffs.

Atkinson stepped down as head coach of the Nets on March 7, 2020.[13]

Los Angeles Clippers (2020–2021)

On November 16, 2020, Atkinson was hired as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers under head coach Tyronn Lue.[14]

Golden State Warriors (2021–present)

On August 13, 2021, the Golden State Warriors hired Atkinson as an assistant coach.[15] He won his first NBA championship as the Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in six games in the 2022 NBA Finals. During the NBA Finals the Charlotte Hornets offered Atkinson the position of head coach,[16] but he reportedly turned it down after winning the championship.[17][18]

Head coaching record

Legend
Regular season G Games coached W Games won L Games lost W–L % Win–loss %
Playoffs PG Playoff games PW Playoff wins PL Playoff losses PW–L % Playoff win–loss %
Team Year G W L W–L% Finish PG PW PL PW–L% Result
Brooklyn 2016–17 82 20 62 .244 5th in Atlantic — — — — Missed playoffs
Brooklyn 2017–18 82 28 54 .341 5th in Atlantic — — — — Missed playoffs
Brooklyn 2018–19 82 42 40 .512 4th in Atlantic 5 1 4 .200 Lost in First Round
Brooklyn 2019–20 62 28 34 .452 (resigned) — — — — —
Career 308 118 190 .383   5 1 4 .200  

References

  1. ^ Lega Basket Serie A stats
  2. ^ LNB profile
  3. ^ basketinfo.com profile
  4. ^ BBL stats 2003
  5. ^ "BBL stats 1998–99". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
  6. ^ "Liga ACB profile". Archived from the original on June 16, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
  7. ^ NBB stats
  8. ^ ULEB Cup stats
  9. ^ "Knicks Name Atkinson Assistant Coach". NBA.com. August 6, 2008. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
  10. ^ "Brooklyn Nets Name Kenny Atkinson Head Coach". NBA.com. April 17, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  11. ^ "Thomas scores 25, Celtics fight off Nets 122–117". ESPN.com. October 26, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  12. ^ "Lin leads Nets past Pacers, 103–94 in home opener". USAToday.com. October 28, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2019.
  13. ^ "Brooklyn Nets and Kenny Atkinson Mutually Agree to Part Ways". NBA.com. March 7, 2020. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
  14. ^ "LA Clippers Finalize Coaching Staff For 2020–21 Season". NBA.com. November 16, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  15. ^ "Warriors Announce Coaching Staff Additions". nba.com. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  16. ^ "Charlotte Hornets to hire Kenny Atkinson as new head coach, sources say". ESPN.com. June 10, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  17. ^ Cwik, Chris (June 18, 2022). "Kenny Atkinson reportedly backs out of Hornets head coaching job to stay with Warriors". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  18. ^ Helin, Kurt (June 18, 2022). "Report: Kenny Atkinson changes mind, turns down Hornets coaching job to stay with Warriors". NBC Sports. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
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