SAN FRANCISCO — Some stunning news broke about Kenny Atkinson in the champagne-soaked hours between the Warriors’ title-sealing win in Boston last week and their championship parade through the streets of this city.
During the Finals, Atkinson had reportedly agreed to become the Charlotte Hornets’ new head coach. Shortly after the Warriors clinched their fourth title in eight years, Atkinson reversed course. He was staying in Golden State as an assistant coach on Steve Kerr’s staff, sliding up to fill associate head coach Mike Brown’s seat after his departure to coach the Kings.
Why did Atkinson, a former head coach with the Brooklyn Nets, decide to stay? Kerr shared his thoughts,
