How Kenny Atkinson's 'desperate' stint with the Nets fueled his Coach of the Year rise
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Kenny Atkinson, who was previously fired by the Brooklyn Nets, achieved significant success by being named NBA Coach of the Year after guiding the Cleveland Cavaliers to become the top seed and reach the Eastern Conference semifinals. Reflecting on his past, Atkinson emphasized the importance of resilience and personal growth, signifying that setbacks can lead to transformative successes. His journey in the league has culminated in being recognized at the highest levels, demonstrating his ability to rebound from adversity.
I just look at it as part of the story, right, part of your growth. You have good things happen, you have setbacks, and - it’s like a player - how do you bounce back? And it was definitely a bounceback.
Oh, it’s been a pretty high bounce, all the way up to the top of the league.
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