Kenny Atkinson is a basketball coach from Huntington, New York. As of November 2024, he serves as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Born on June 2, 1967, he grew up on Long Island and attended the University of Richmond. He played college basketball for the Richmond Spiders men's basketball team from 1986 to 1990. After his college career, Atkinson played for various teams from 1990 to 2004. Atkinson played overseas in Italy, France, Spain, and the Netherlands.
In 2004, Atkinson got into coaching, starting as an assistant coach for the Paris Basket Racing. He then went on to serve as an assistant coach for the New York Knicks from 2008 to 2012 and the Atlanta Hawks from 2012 to 2016. In 2016, Atkinson became the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, a position he held until 2020. In 2021, Atkinson joined the Golden State Warriors as an assistant coach. As part of the Warriors, he was part of the NBA Championship-winning team in 2022. In 2023, Atkinson also took on the role of assistant coach for the France men's national basketball team. On June 28, 2024, he was hired by the Cleveland Cavaliers as their head coach.
What is Kenny Atkinson’s nationality?
Kenny Atkinson is American. He was born on June 2, 1967, in Northport, New York, making him a U.S. citizen by birth.
Kenny Atkinson’s hometown
Kenny Atkinson hails from Huntington, New York, a town located in Suffolk County, Long Island. He attended St. Anthony's High School in South Huntington, where completed his schooling and started to play basketball.
Atkinson then attended the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, where he played for the Richmond Spiders men's basketball team from 1986 to 1990. During his college years, Atkinson finished his career as one of his college's all-time scoring leaders as per his college profile. He also earned CAA Rookie of the Year honors in 1987 and was named CAA Tournament MVP in 1990.
From 1993 to 2004, Atkinson played for several teams across Italy, France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. His career in the minor leagues included stints with teams like the Wichita Falls Texans, Long Island Surf, Real Canoe NC, Baloncesto Salamanca, Pasta Baronia Napoli, SG Braunschweig, Montpellier Paillade Basket, FC Mulhouse Basket, Hermine de Nantes Atlantique, ALM Évreux Basket, DJK Würzburg, and Demon Astronauts. After his playing career in 2004, he joined Paris Basket Racing as an assistant coach starting his coaching career.
FAQs on Kenny Atkinson
A. As of November 2024, Kenny Atkinson is 56 years old.
A. Kenny Atkinson’s full name is Kenneth Neil Atkinson.
A. Kenny Atkinson stands 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters) tall.
A. Atkinson played college basketball for the University of Richmond, where he was part of the Richmond Spiders men's basketball team from 1986 to 1990.
