Johnnie Bryant Joins Cavaliers as Associate Head Coach
The former Knicks assistant reunites with Donovan Mitchell under new head coach Kenny Atkinson.
- Bryant previously worked with Mitchell in Utah, where he played a key role in his development.
- He interviewed for the Cavaliers' head coaching job before Atkinson was hired.
- Bryant's move follows Mitchell's recent three-year, $150.3 million contract extension with Cleveland.
- The Knicks recently added veteran coach Maurice Cheeks to their staff.
- Bryant is the third assistant to leave Tom Thibodeau's staff in recent years.