Kenny Atkinson Returns to Brooklyn as Cavaliers Lead NBA with Best Record

The Cleveland coach, once fired by the Nets, has guided his new team to a historic start in his first season at the helm.

Kenny Atkinson, who previously coached the Brooklyn Nets from 2016 to 2020, now leads the Cleveland Cavaliers, the NBA's top team with a 22-4 record.
Atkinson's leadership has helped the Cavaliers achieve a historic 15-game winning streak to start the season, the best ever for a coach with a new team.
Cleveland players, including former Nets Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert, are motivated to secure a win for Atkinson in his return to Barclays Center.
Atkinson credits his time as an assistant with the Clippers and Warriors, where he won a title in 2022, for shaping his growth and evolution as a coach.
The Cavaliers have maintained strong offensive performances despite injuries, while the struggling Nets are seeking defensive improvements after recent losses.