[Wojnarowski] ESPN Sources: The Cleveland Cavaliers are hiring Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson as the franchise’s next head coach and sides are working on a contract that’s expected to be completed soon.
by UnbiasedNBAFan_
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That’s the right choice tbh. He is a good offensive coach while also being able to coach defense. More balanced approach because you still need both
not a cavs fan but great hire
Don’t hate it, but not really wowed by it either. Not thrilled if Gilbert was the reason we chose him…
Now it is time to hire good assistant coaches
I suppose this is an upgrade over JB huh
I’m happy with it. Best option imo. Borrego was close but I prefer Atkinson. Now we extend Mitchell and we are right back in the mix.
I’m just happy we didn’t do anything dumb and happy that we have our guy. Let’s get to work
We’ll take it.
Let’s gooo! I like the hire
Finally
Get him signed, get Mitchell signed, and let’s do it.
I’m pleased with this decision. One of the two choices I would’ve liked to have, the other being Borrego.
Let’s get it, I agree Go Cavs
At least team will play fast. And shoot a ton of threes. Can’t wait for Mike D’Antoni to join the staff. Mobley about to be shooting 5+ threes a game.
I’ve always liked him since he was in Brooklyn. Nice.
Sure! Let’s see some improvement!
The vibe I got is that Borrego had a slight edge on coaching iq but Atkinson had a slight edge on relationship management.
The thing I like about Atkinson over Borrego is his ability to develop players, which is gonna be huge with Ice, Mobley, and whoever we draft at 20 to make us a truly deep team that can hurt you from anywhere
LET EM KNOW
The issue with this is that Gilbert forced their hand. I can’t imagine this sits well with the front office, and it seems like a poor way to start off Atkinson’s tenure.
Dan does not have a good track record with hiring coaches..
Alright, thats done.
Now do the Don extension announcement
Also, I had a realization that maybe levert will play like his nets days again
Hes the best available coach I believe. Good hire
we should’ve hired Michael Stauffer tbh
Don’t hate it – he has done a solid job in the past with less talent. And his familiarity with Allen and LeVert is probably a good thing. I think this is the safer hire (compared to Borrego), but is definitely an improvement over JB, IMO.
Wonder if this means we keep Allen and LeVert since they likely have some rapport with Atkinson. I feel like having a former player of a new coach on any roster is always a positive thing.
For some reason I’m not super thrilled about this hire
I like it. He was a pretty good coach before and now has spent some time in the Steve Kerr coach rehabilitation program. Could be a home run.
He hasn’t played Sam Merrill or CPJ a minute fuck him
Yeah NBATV is sayin it’s official
I’m a fan in that this isn’t his first time as a head coach so he won’t be learning how to be the head guy, a problem we’ve seen quite a bit in this city.
bring us Steve Kerr’s offensive sets thanks
Okay, time to see if Steve Kerr’s Rehabilitation School for Cast Off Coaches Who Don’t Coach Good worked as well on Atkinson as it did on Mike Brown.
This was the safe hire, and people that are just looking at his time in Brooklyn need to realize he’s spent significant time under Kerr since then. I’m sure he’s learned a lot and will be better equipped. Seemed to do wonders for our old pal Mike Brown
Every time I’ve heard the name “Kenny Atkinson” I thought we were talking about the former NBA player Chucky Atkins. Seriously thought he was the former nets coach. This is the first time I’m learning about the existence of this old guy who played in france.
No idea if this is good, it’s good that it’s done though.
oh, and can he bring Saric with him?
Does his offense work with 2 bigs that can’t shoot?
I preferred Borrego, but I’m not mad at this hire at all. Dude absolutely overachieved with that Nets roster the year he made the playoffs with them.
We dont need a developmental coach. We need an Xs and Os coach. Not a fan