History of Kenny Atkinson in Timeline
Kenny Atkinson is an American basketball coach currently serving as the head coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He previously held the head coaching position for the Brooklyn Nets from 2016 to 2020. Born in Huntington, New York, Atkinson's basketball journey began at the University of Richmond, where he led the Spiders to the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1988.
June 2, 1967: Birth of Kenny Atkinson
Kenny Atkinson was born on June 2, 1967, in Huntington, New York.
1988: Richmond Spiders' Sweet Sixteen Run
In 1988, Kenny Atkinson led the University of Richmond Spiders to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.
1991: Kenny Atkinson's NBA Tryouts
During the summer of 1991, Kenny Atkinson tried out for several NBA teams, including the New York Knicks.
1993: Start of Kenny Atkinson's Professional Playing Career
Kenny Atkinson began his professional basketball playing career overseas in 1993.
2004: End of Kenny Atkinson's Playing Career
In 2004, Kenny Atkinson retired from playing professional basketball.
August 6, 2008: Kenny Atkinson joins the New York Knicks coaching staff
On August 6, 2008, Kenny Atkinson joined the New York Knicks as an assistant coach under Mike D'Antoni.
2012: Kenny Atkinson joins the Atlanta Hawks coaching staff
In 2012, Kenny Atkinson became part of the Atlanta Hawks coaching staff under Mike Budenholzer.
April 17, 2016: Kenny Atkinson named head coach of the Brooklyn Nets
On April 17, 2016, Kenny Atkinson was officially announced as the next head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.
October 26, 2016: Kenny Atkinson's NBA Head Coaching Debut
Kenny Atkinson made his debut as an NBA head coach on October 26, 2016, in a game against the Boston Celtics.
2016: Kenny Atkinson becomes head coach of the Brooklyn Nets
In 2016, Kenny Atkinson started his tenure as head coach for the Brooklyn Nets.
February 2017: Nets' Winless Streak in February
During February 2017, the Brooklyn Nets, coached by Kenny Atkinson, had a 0-10 record.
March 7, 2020: Kenny Atkinson steps down as Nets head coach
On March 7, 2020, Kenny Atkinson resigned from his position as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.
November 16, 2020: Kenny Atkinson joins the Los Angeles Clippers
On November 16, 2020, Kenny Atkinson was hired as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers.
2020: Kenny Atkinson steps down as Nets coach and is inducted into Hall of Fame
In 2020, Kenny Atkinson resigned from his position as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets and was inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame.
August 13, 2021: Kenny Atkinson joins Golden State Warriors
Kenny Atkinson was hired as an assistant coach by the Golden State Warriors on August 13, 2021.
2022: Kenny Atkinson wins NBA Championship with Warriors
In 2022, Kenny Atkinson won his first NBA championship as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors.
June 28, 2024: Kenny Atkinson becomes the Cleveland Cavaliers new head coach.
On June 28, 2024, Kenny Atkinson became the head coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers.