Cavs Coach Atkinson Endorses NBA Europe Initiative and Highlights European Player Development
Kenny Atkinson, the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the reigning NBA Coach of the Year, has voiced strong support for the NBA’s proposal to launch a Europe‑based league. Speaking after his team’s training camp in Málaga, Atkinson emphasized that the traditional American pathway for young talent does not nurture players in the same way that European clubs do. Having spent a large portion…
Oct. 5, 2026, 12:55 p.m.