kenny atkinson
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS HEAD COACH
Kenny Atkinson is the Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach. On June 28, 2024, Atkinson became the 24th Head Coach* in Cavaliers history.
Prior to joining the Cavaliers, Coach Atkinson was an Assistant Coach with the Golden State Warriors (2021-2024), helping lead the team to the 2022 NBA Championship over the Boston Celtics. Coach Atkinson also previously worked as an Assistant Coach with the Los Angeles Clippers (2020-2021); a Head Coach for the Brooklyn Nets (2016-2020) where he led the team to the playoffs in 2019; an Assistant Coach for the Atlanta Hawks (2012-2016); as well as an Assistant Coach with the New York Knicks (2008-2012).
Kenny Atkinson was born on June 2, 1967, in Northport, New York. He graduated from the University of Richmond where he led the Spiders to a Sweet Sixteen berth in the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament in 1988. He had a 14-year professional playing career, with stops overseas in Spain, Italy, Germany, France, and Amsterdam. Coach Atkinson and his wife, Laura, have two children (Annika & Anthony).
*Inclusive of Full-Time and Interim Head Coaches