Kenny Atkinson to the Cavs
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Nice. Only a matter of time b4 he was an nba head coach again. Good landing spot for the original KA.
He got a really raw deal in Brooklyn. He can flat out coach and this is a good spot for him.
Chris Fleming was a Bulls assistant, just saw announced he was not returning. Maybe will re-unite with Atkinson.
We know of Dobbins and Bucknor with the Celtics.
On purpose? Or were you kidnapped and woke up in a trunk in The Land?
Dan Geriot is a back of the bench assistant coach with Cavs. I would think has solid chance to remain with them under Kenny. Who knows maybe even get a bench asst promotion.
That is the running joke with our destinations. They don't call it "mistake by the lake" for nothing. But it was more based on the baseball guys getting to see a new stadium. If you get kidnapped, I would suggest staying in the Ohio City section.
I was at the Jake the year it opened, and the main thing I remember was how there was no shade anywhere in that whole stadium. It was about 1000 degrees when I was there. I figured Cleveland just couldn’t come up with the money for an overhang.
haha, James Dolan wants you to hand his beer to Jeannie Buss.
Dan Geriot is now with the New Orleans Pelicans. I believe as a front of bench assistant coach.
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Kenny Atkinson has Olympic claim no other ex-Spider can make
Former UR point guard Kenny Atkinson was an assistant coach on the men's basketball team representing France that Team USA defeated for the gold medal.
Atkinson and the Cavs off to a 4-0 start. Played some bottom feeders first 3 but nice win at Knicks tonight.
Should we give JB, former spider coach any credit for the Cavs turnaround? He was 14-40 for his less than 1 season there. But did improve following his departure - maybe he laid the ground work?
Cavs are a good young team. Unfortunately - in the NBA, that will only get you so far these days. You need at least 3 big time players to make a run in the NBA and win it all. Mitchell and Garland are a good 1-2 punch from the guard position. But that 3rd piece is the question mark. They have some good players in Mobley and Allen, but just not sure that is enough to get them over the hump - especially when they have to go through Boston to get to the finals - and then the finals you face loaded west teams.
But to see them go from bottom of the league to a very good east team that should make the playoffs regularly - it is quite a turnaround.
But to see them go from bottom of the league to a very good east team that should make the playoffs regularly - it is quite a turnaround.
Another win for the Cavs. KA takes down JJ and the LeBronnies.
Cavs win. Cavs win.
Now 7-0 and one of two undefeated in the NBA.
Now 7-0 and one of two undefeated in the NBA.
I’m going to dream about Kenny being the Spiders coach tonight. Then wake up and have a 2nd dream with Roussell coach.
Van Gundy as assistant! Yeah, NBA guys are NBA guys.
I am looking forward to the women's game against Texas, prob more than any men's OOC game. Roussell >>>>> Moon.
I am looking forward to the women's game against Texas, prob more than any men's OOC game. Roussell >>>>> Moon.
No chance. When Brooklyn let him go, it was inevitable he was gonna get another NBA head coaching job. Kenny was locked into the NBA and not going anywhere. Also, we went 24-7 the year Brooklyn let him go. And, you said we should have hired him any year since? I know you like to get on Hardt, but come on, you can't say he should have fired a coach after going 24-7 in 2020, or 2022 when we won the A-10 tourney and a dance game, or last year, when we won the A-10 regular season title. Our roster has issues this year, and we are off to a terrible start, and it seems fine to be frustrated with this year so far, but keep it real here.
OK, I was ready to go in a different direction when Boston College was talking to Mooney, so all the years run into each other. But when we went 10 years in a row with no NCAA it was "All is Well" at Richmond. Believe me, I am used to it and more just amused now. And let's say Mooniocrity retired. Hardt would probably hire his buddy Paulsen wherever he is now. So we will just hope that we can find the secret sauce this year.
Oh and 13-0. Super start for KA!
Oh and 13-0. Super start for KA!
Really psyched about the Cavs 13-0 start. The Nets were my favorite team when Kenny coached them and they were fun to watch and cheer for. Same thing now with Cleveland. My new favorite team and a fun team to watch and cheer for.
23 - it's ok we definitely talked about Kenny in 21-22' on here when we were struggling & Mooney was possibly, barely, just a teensy weensy bit on the hot seat. think back to the Petition Guy! right b4 our A10 run to ncaa. And yeah I don't think any of us thought good chance Kenny A would leave NBA at that point, but u make the call regardless, maybe he has a recommendation or insight into program too, maybe just plants a seed for the future if something changes down the road with NBA. Forward thinking. And universally I think the feeling was Hardt wasn't even capable of doing that much.
Epic regular season NBA game tonight. 15-0 Cavaliers going into to take on defending champ Celtics. Was thinking of going but too old to make the round trip into Boston. At least save some $. Can't wait to watch this one tonight.
Always assumed you were in your mid to upper 30s based on your picture ..
Pretty sure I remember Curtis reffing some Brooklyn games when KA was the head coach. Not sure if that would help. I snuck into practice once and KA an Curtis got in a tussle with a few punches thrown.
That doesn't surprise me. Those two were competitive AF.
I was joking - I doubt the NBA restricts officials who played with the coach in college.
I only recall, because I was kind of wondering if they tried to avoid those types of scenarios - but if a guy played at Duke or Kentucky that would be too hard.
Yes, both competitive as hell. Curtis was a little more soft spoken, but super competitor and clutch. I remember Kenny would come take over the carpet gym and halve half the gym hating him.
Yes, both competitive as hell. Curtis was a little more soft spoken, but super competitor and clutch. I remember Kenny would come take over the carpet gym and halve half the gym hating him
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