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The Cleveland Cavaliers have one of the most talented rosters in the NBA, featuring four players who have been named to All-Star teams in recent years (Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, and Darius Garland) or have All-Star potential (Evan Mobley). The challenge lies in the fact that the pieces don’t fit together well, leading to shortcomings over the past two seasons.
Therefore, the Cavaliers have enlisted Kenny Atkinson to assist in finding the right fit (or guide the reshaped version of this team).
But how much is he being compensated for this role? In this article, we will delve into his contract, salary, net worth, coaching record, and more.
Kenny Atkinson Contract And Salary
In June, the Cavaliers announced that Atkinson would take over from J.B. Bickerstaff in Cleveland. However, specific details of the contract are still being finalized. As of now, the exact salary remains uncertain. By examining past coaching contracts, we can estimate his potential annual earnings.
Atkinson, a seasoned assistant coach with head coaching experience but without an NBA title, likely falls in the salary range of approximately five (like Tom Thibodeau) or six (like Billy Donovan) million dollars per year.
Although Atkinson has not won an NBA title as a head coach, he was part of the Golden State Warriors’ championship in 2021-22 as an assistant.
Kenny Atkinson Net Worth
There are currently no recent estimates of Atkinson’s net worth available. This may change over time as he gains more visibility as a head coach.
Given his long tenure as an assistant coach since 2008 with various teams such as the Warriors, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, and Los Angeles Clippers, along with his head coaching stint with the Brooklyn Nets from 2016-20, Atkinson likely has accumulated a significant amount of wealth. Prior to coaching, he also played basketball professionally overseas.
Kenny Atkinson Coaching Record
In 308 career games as a head coach, Atkinson holds a record of 118-190 in the regular season (win percentage of 38.3%). These stats place him at 141st all-time in wins and 222nd all-time in win percentage.
Regarding the playoffs, Atkinson has been involved in only one playoff series as a head coach, where his record stands at 1-4 (20%).
Kenny Atkinson Wife
Atkinson is married to Laura Atkinson, and they have two children together, Annika and Anthony. Atkinson played collegiate basketball at the University of Richmond.
