Kenny Atkinson Biography
Huntington-born, former player turned professional basketball coach, Kenny Atkinson is well known as the head coach for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously acted as the Director of Player Development for the Houston Rockets in 2007–08.
Kenny Atkinson Early Life
Prior to beginning his coaching career, Kenny Atkinson played professionally for 14 years from 1990-2004, he started his professional career in the CBA and USBL before competing for teams in France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, and Spain.
A standout collegiate player at the University of Richmond, Atkinson earned All-CAA First Team honors as a junior and senior and helped lead the Spiders to a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 1988.
Kenny Atkinson Coaching
Atkinson’s coaching career began when he joined the New York Knicks coaching staff as an assistant coach under Mike D’Antoni on August 6, 2008. He previously served as the Director of Player Development for the Houston Rockets in 2007–08.
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.
Brooklyn Nets
On October 26, 2016, Atkinson made his debut as NBA head coach in a 122–117 loss to the Boston Celtics. Atkinson would get his first win as an NBA head coach two nights later as the Nets defeated the Indiana Pacers 103–94. The Nets finished the season with a 20–62 record, while also recording a 0–10 record in February 2017.
Kenny Atkinson Age | Birthday
Kenneth Neil Atkinson was born on June 2, 1967, in Huntington, New York in the United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 2nd June every year.
Kenny Atkinson Family
Parents
Kenny Atkinson was born to parents Pauline and Neil Atkinson.
Siblings
Atkinson has four brothers, Mike, Steve, Tom, and Brian (Atkinson). Basketball is a family affair for Atkinson brothers, Steve, head coach of Hills West – is one of eight Atkinson brothers. They all have played and coached on Long Island.
Wife
Kenny Atkinson is married to his lovely wife is Laura Atkinson. Together they are blessed with two children namely, Anthony and daughter Annika. The family resides in New York.
Kenny Atkinson Body Measurements
- Height: 1.85 meters or 6 feet.
- Weight: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Body Shape: Slim built
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Brown
Kenny Atkinson Net Worth
Working as a coach at Brooklyn Nets there is no doubt Atkinson earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, his exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Kenny Atkinson Jeremy Lin
Since accepting the position of head coach, Atkinson was one of the key factors behind Jeremy Lin’s landing to play a $36 million contract for the Nets.Apart from the income, one of the key reasons that Lin may have decided to go to the Brooklyn Nets was to reunite with Atkinson. Back in the day, Atkinson was New York’s Player-Development Assistant Coach, and he joined Lin at the gym.
Atkinson said that Lin was improving as a player. He added that he thought that Lin had to go through all the mistakes he made with Los Angeles and Houston, and now he’s become a more mature player. Lin’s performance with the Hornets convinced Atkinson that he was ready for the big stage. Lin is excited to play for Atkinson again. He said, “I remember how much he was in New York for me.”
He added that Atkinson is energetic and passionate as a coach. Atkinson and Lin previously were with the New York Knicks; the former New York Knicks assistant head coach was with Jeremy during his “Linsanity” days.
Kenny Atkinson Basketball
Atkinson played professionally in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands from 1990 to 2004. He had tryouts with several NBA teams, including the Knicks in summer of 1991.
Kenny Atkinson Contract
According to our reliable sources, Atkinson’s original deal was for four years and $10 million, which put his annual average of $2.5 million per season, near the bottom of all NBA head coaches. But Atkinson has weathered long-term injuries to major players, including Jeremy Lin, Allen Crabbe, Russell, LeVert and Dinwiddie while taking the Nets from 20 wins his first season to 28 last season and 39-39 now.
Russell praised Atkinson’s hard coaching as one of the major reasons he developed into an All-Star this season. Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle recently said the Nets have “elite coaching.” The Bucks’ Mike Budenholzer, who was Atkinson’s boss in Atlanta and is among the favorites to win Coach of the Year, said Monday night that Atkinson is a deserving candidate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kenny Atkinson
Who is Atkinson?
Kenny is one of America’s best known and best-loved coaches.
How old is Kenny?
Atkinson is 52 years as of 2019. She was born in 1965.
How tall is Kenny?
Atkinson stands at a height of 6feet 1inch
Is Kenny married?
Atkinson is married to his lovely wife Laura Atkinson.
How much is Kenny worth?
Not Known.
How much does Kenny make?
Not Known.
Where does Kenny live?
New York.
Is Kenny dead or alive?
Atkinson is still alive and in good health.
Where is Kenny now?
coaching the Brooklyn Nets.
Kenny Atkinson Social Media Handles
Kenny Atkinson: “Across the league, @barclayscenter is known as a great arena. We’re excited to be with these fans. pic.twitter.com/L5br5nYyZm
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) July 20, 2016
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