Kenny Atkinson earning 'doctorate in basketball' makes him logical fit for Cavs | Ulrich

Akron Beacon Journal

Kenny Atkinson, the new head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, discusses his thoughts on moving into the new role during a news conference Monday in Independence.

INDEPENDENCE — Kenny Atkinson chose his second bite at the NBA head coaching apple with careful consideration and after acquiring invaluable lessons in the past several seasons.

Those are among the reasons to believe Atkinson and the Cavaliers are a good fit.

Whether Atkinson proves to be an upgrade over J.B. Bickerstaff is the multimillion dollar question to which no one can truly know the answer right now.