Kenny Atkinson to the Hornets

[SFspidur]

Good landing spot, I think. Should get a better shake than his last gig.

 

[GKiller]

Great news, great for Kenny!

 

[urmite]

Good landing spot, I think. Should get a better shake than his last gig.

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But does that start before the next 1 to 4 games?

 

[SFspidur]

But does that start before the next 1 to 4 games?

No, he's staying with the Warriors until the Finals are over. Same with Mike Brown who will be taking over the Kings.

 

[Ferrum Spider]

Guess that means Dobbins got the job as Mooneys assistant and told KA to take the Charlotte job.

 

[VT4700]

Love it! This is where I was hoping he would land. He and the Hornets will do great.

 

[MrTbone]

Good for him, nice.

 

[Eight Legger]

Jordan finally makes a good executive decision!

 

[spider23]

This is a good spot for him, pretty good young roster, low pressure market. Does have to deal with 23 and Lavar, but good opportunity.

 

[SFspidur]

Or maybe not!

 

[SpiderDad75]

Wow

 

[Eight Legger]

Wut.

 

[Section9.RowD]

Wut.

Got to think Kerr is done soon based on this and Kenny is the coach in waiting …

 

[SFspidur]

Yeah, very sudden turn of events. Something big changed, and that makes a ton of sense. Kerr's still young, but with his back issues and everything he's already achieved, can certainly see him looking toward hanging it up.

 

[8legs1dream]

After careful consideration I have realized I like having Steph Curry on my team

 

[AnnapSpider]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but Charlotte has never been even in the finals of the NBA . (I’m not a fan,
so I could be mistaken.). So, my thinking is that it is not an ideal situation for a Head Coach, if the owners
are always meddling.

 

[Ferrum Spider]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but Charlotte has never been even in the finals of the NBA . (I’m not a fan,
so I could be mistaken.). So, my thinking is that it is not an ideal situation for a Head Coach, if the owners
are always meddling.

I don't think they have ever advanced by the conference semis.

 

[spider23]

Kerr's smartest move was turning down the talentless, hapless Knicks for Curry and the Warriors. If Kerr is sticking around another year or two, this seems like it may not be that great a move, but who knows. I think KA knows what he is doing.

 

[8legs1dream]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but Charlotte has never been even in the finals of the NBA . (I’m not a fan,
so I could be mistaken.). So, my thinking is that it is not an ideal situation for a Head Coach, if the owners
are always meddling.

They came within one win of reaching the Eastern Conference finals once, that is the furthest the franchise has ever made it in the playoffs.

 

[SpiderFan]

It was a smart move by Kenny--you're head coach in Charlotte for probably 3 years and then you'd be gone since they won't go anywhere as a team. Jordan running that team has not been a productive thing.

 

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[8legs1dream]

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Big time endorsement right there.

 

[spider23]

Yes, seems like he is in about as good a spot as an assistant can be. I'm sure his wife probably enjoys the bay area. Sounds like the kids like it. I thought Charlotte was a good spot with young roster on the upswing. Probably a good lifestyle decision. He would be on the hot seat pretty quickly in Charlotte if he did not have immediate results. I think he would have been successful but he is in a great position in GS and will probably have more opportunities to his liking in coming years.

 

[PalmTreeSpidUR]

And now a promotion...

Warriors’ Atkinson Gets Promotion After Turning Down Hornets Job - Sports Illustrated

The Golden State assistant was going to be the next Charlotte head coach before backing out after the NBA Finals.

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