Kenny Atkinson

Basketball Coach

Birthday June 2, 1967

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Northport, NY

Age 57 years old

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About

Former professional basketball player who has also worked as the head coach for the Brooklyn Nets. He also worked as the Director of Player Development for the Houston Rockets from 2007 to 2008.

Before Fame

He played college basketball for the University of Richmond. In 1988, he led his team to a Sweet Sixteen berth in NCAA Basketball Tournament.

Trivia

He has also worked on the coaching staffs for the New York Knicks, Paris Basket Racing, and the Atlanta Hawks.

Family Life

His parents are Pauline and Neil Atkinson. He has four brothers, Mike, Steve, Tom, and Brian. He has two children, Annika and Anthony, with his wife Laura.

Associated With

He was an assistant coach to Mike Budenholzer.