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Kenny Atkinson Hired As Hornets Head Coach After Meeting With Michael Jordan

Nico Martinez
Jun 10, 2022
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The future is looking bright in North Carolina. Besides the stockpile of young talent on the roster, they now also have their new head coach Kenny Atkinson to develop the team’s potential.

The official announcement of Kenny’s hiring was on Friday afternoon by Shams Charania.

The Charlotte Hornets are closing in on Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as the franchise’s next head coach.

Atkinson met with Charlotte Hornets officials — including owner Michael Jordan — on Wednesday and the franchise has decided on the former Nets coach as its new head coach, sources said. Atkinson brings development and defensive structure to a young and talented roster.

Atkinson met with Charlotte Hornets officials — including owner Michael Jordan — on Wednesday and the franchise has decided on the former Nets coach as its new head coach, sources said. Atkinson brings development and defensive structure to a young and talented roster. https://t.co/MqlwGJxzz9

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 10, 2022

The finalists for the job were Atkinson and former Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni, who could have unlocked LaMelo Ball’s potential. Ultimately, they settled on Atkinson for his defensive strategy and player development. 

“Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is expected to meet with two finalists for the franchise’s coaching job this week, including Mike D’Antoni, sources told ESPN on Monday. Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson is set to meet with Jordan on Tuesday, and D’Antoni’s visit is expected later in the week, sources said. Atkinson and D’Antoni have already had two meetings with management, including with general manager Mitch Kupchak, in the Hornets’ process.”

The Hornets aren’t close to contending for a title, but they are in a pretty sweet situation overall. after years of dysfunction and mediocrity, they have a solid group of young players in LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and P.J. Washington.

As an up-and-coming Eastern team, they could make a leap in the standings next season barring any major injuries. In a few years, with the right moves, they could become a team to be feared in the NBA.

We’ll just have to wait and see what happens and if Atkinson is the guy to lead the franchise to new heights. His most notable head coaching gig was in Brooklyn, where he coached a playoff team for four years before being replaced.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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