Kenny Atkinson’s brother opens up to The Post on Cavs coach’s rise from LI roots to brink of NBA Finals
Kenny Atkinson, the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has deep roots in Long Island and a strong connection to New York basketball. His journey from local high school standout to NBA coach has been marked by hard work and discipline instilled by his family. As the Cavaliers advance in the playoffs, Atkinson reflects on his ties to Madison Square Garden and his time with the Knicks.
- ▪Kenny Atkinson is a native of Northport, Long Island, and has a long-standing connection to New York basketball.
- ▪He previously worked with the New York Knicks and developed a notable relationship with former assistant coach Phil Weber.
- ▪Atkinson's family has been supportive of his basketball career, with his brothers sharing a competitive spirit and passion for the game.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 00:53:22 -0400 |
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NBA exclusive details Kenny Atkinson’s brother opens up to The Post on Cavs coach’s rise from LI roots to brink of NBA Finals By Alex Mitchell Published May 19, 2026, 12:53 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google It’s still New York or nowhere for Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson. See Also New York Knicks Experts break down Knicks-Cavaliers to The Post — and the one matchup Cleveland has ‘no answer for’ He may be a temporary enemy of the Empire State during the Eastern Conference finals, but Madison Square Garden will always be a special place to the native of Northport, Long Island. “I’m a New Yorker,” Atkinson said after the Cavaliers trounced the Pistons 125-94 in Game 7 to win the second-round series.
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