Kenny Atkinson G
Height: 6-1 (185cm)
Weight: 180 lbs (82kg)
Born: Jun 2, 1967 (59 years old)
Hometown: Northport, New York
Nationality: United States
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
NBA Draft: 1990 Undrafted
Pre-Draft Team: Richmond (Sr)
High School: St. Anthony's High School (South Huntington, New York)
NBA Coach of the Year, 3x NBA Coach of the Month
Kenny Atkinson Staff Profile
Job History
| Job Title | Team | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Head Coach | Cleveland Cavaliers | Since 2024-2025 (Hired). |
| Assistant Coach | France | From 2024-2025 to 2024-2025. |
| Assistant Coach | Golden State Warriors | From 2021-2022 (Hired) to 2023-2024. |
| Assistant Coach | Los Angeles Clippers | From Nov 16, 2020 (Hired) to 2021. |
| Head Coach | Brooklyn Nets | From 2017-2018 to 2017-2018. |
| Head Coach | Brooklyn Nets | From Apr 17, 2016 (Hired) to Mar 7, 2020 (Fired). |
| Head Coach | Brooklyn Nets | From 2016-2017 to 2016-2017. |
| Head Coach | Atlanta Hawks | From 2015-2016 (Hired) to 2015-2016. |
| Assistant Coach | Atlanta Hawks | From 2012-2013 (Hired) to 2015-2016 (Resigned). |
| Assistant Coach | New York Knicks | From 2008-2009 (Hired) to 2011-2012. |
| Director of Player Development | Houston Rockets | From 2007-2008 (Hired) to 2007-2008. |
NBA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x Coach of the Year | 2025 (Cavaliers) |
| 3x Coach of the Month | Feb 2026, Dec 2024, Nov 2024 (Cavaliers) |