Kenny Atkinson to the Cavs

[spider23]

Yes, Celtics started out crazy hot and Cleveland battled back and eventually just took over. Kenny is bringing out the best in this team. I knew he came from a big family with a lot of brothers and sisters, they mentioned that 3 or 4 of his brothers were basketball coaches too. True basketball legend and good guy. Still remember being a freshman and running into him a few times and he would talk hoops with you as long as you wanted.

 

[spider23]

A little Spider on Spider crime?

Looks like the other ref actually Teed up Kenny. But you can see his former back court mate Curtis in the picture when he gets ejected.

Edit: tried sharing link but just generic ESPN app link.

 

[Deep in Central Time]

Earlier this year in a game Blair was reffing as the Cavs walked off the court at half, TV caught Atkinson laying into Blair pretty hard. I don’t think Atkinson’s personality will stop him from getting on anyone.

 

[GKiller]

A little Spider on Spider crime?

Looks like the other ref actually Teed up Kenny. But you can see his former back court mate Curtis in the picture when he gets ejected.

Edit: tried sharing link but just generic ESPN app link.

saw it. directed at other ref primarily and other one T'd him up but yeah CB was in the mix and Kenny gave some to him too. it was a horrible missed call. Kenny was rightfully pissed. a good ejection at this part of season to get his guys back prior to playoffs.

 

[spiderstudent17]

Congrats Kenny!

 

[spider23]

Cavs just absolutely trucked the "Heat Culture". I am seeing an epic Eastern Conference finals in another round. Honestly think they have a good shot to win the whole thing - but tough path to get by Boston and then a tough OKC team in finals. Key vs Celtics could be that the Cavs have home court. I do think good chance that one goes 7 games.

 

[GKiller]

Meant to post this when I first saw it…classic lol…just imagine what this program could be if we had a Kenny Atkinson

 

[spiderstudent17]

Has there been a UR bball tweet acknowledging Kenny’s coach of the year award? Feels like that’s something we should do.

 

[Section9.RowD]

Atkinson wins Coach of Year in debut with Cavs

Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson, who watched from the sideline as Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley had All-Star seasons for the Cavaliers, has been named the NBA Coach of the Year after leading the team to 64 wins and the top seed in the East.

www.espn.com

 

[spiderstudent17]

Has there been a UR bball tweet acknowledging Kenny’s coach of the year award? Feels like that’s something we should do.

 

[GKiller]

Good article on Kenny here.

haha Kenny on UR..."Every time I dribble between my legs or throw a behind-the-back pass in practice, five coaches scream"

Former Richmond Spiders star Kenny Atkinson wins NBA Coach of the Year

Kenny Atkinson went through a winless preseason with the Cleveland Cavaliers and wondered if his team would be any good.

richmond.com

 

[SpiderGuy]

Is Curtis Blair allowed to ref Cleveland games?
😅

I was hanging out with Curtis the other day and mentioned this thread. I believe Curtis played at same time as Kenny.

 

[gcarter52]

I was hanging out with Curtis the other day and mentioned this thread. I believe Curtis played at same time as Kenny.

Curtis Blair was a Sophomore during Kenny’s Senior Year (89-90).