Adrian Wojnarowski report Nets mutually part ways with head coach Kenny Atkinson
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Ian Begley: Some players felt that Kenny Atkinson had lost some of the locker room recently, which is fairly common when teams struggle. This may ultimately be inconsequential but you probably won’t find a bigger Mark Jackson fan than Rich Kleiman, Kevin Durant’s business partner/manager.
Adrian Wojnarowski: Sean Marks and Atkinson had several conversations and the sense had been that a change was inevitable and both sides decided that there was no sense waiting on it. Both had felt that Atkinson and Nets had run course together. They have maintained a close relationship.
Stefan Bondy: According to a source, Joe Tsai made the call to fire Kenny Atkinson after consulting with players.
Ian Begley: Nets GM Sean Marks will address reporters this afternoon. The Nets won 20 games in Kenny Atkinson’s first season (16-17) and made the playoffs last year (42 wins). They signed Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in the offseason and Atkinson won’t have the chance to coach them. Wow.
Ian Begley: In the Nets’ season-opening press conference, Kevin Durant said Kenny Atkinson was one factor that led him to BKN. “I was doing a lot of YouTube research on Kenny Atkinson.... And I really liked his approach to his craft as a coach. And that’s what drew me in pretty quickly.”
ESPN Stats & Info: Nets, head coach Kenny Atkinson mutually agree to part ways. Atkinson was 118-190 (.383) in his 3+ seasons as head coach of the Nets, the 5th-worst winning percentage in the NBA during his tenure.
Nets Daily: At some point, we’ll be writing a suitable farewell to Kenny. But we always found him to be a total pro and a man of high character. To have this happen to him in this way shows Nets are no different from any other team despite their claims of a superior culture.
Brooklyn Nets: The Brooklyn Nets and Head Coach Kenny Atkinson have mutually agreed to part ways. Jacque Vaughn will serve as head coach for the remainder of the season.
Greivis Vasquez: Kenny Atkinson is not only a great coach but a better person...
Brooklyn Nets: The Brooklyn Nets and Head Coach Kenny Atkinson have mutually agreed to part ways. Jacque Vaughn will serve as head coach for the remainder of the season.
Greivis Vasquez: Kenny Atkinson is not only a great coach but a better person...
