Stephen A. Smith Slams Cavaliers for Kenny Atkinson Decision
Summary
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, getting swept 4-0. Despite the loss, the Cavaliers decided to keep Kenny Atkinson as their head coach, a move that ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith criticized strongly.Key Facts
- The Cavaliers won two seven-game series in the first two playoff rounds before losing to the Knicks.
- The Knicks swept the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, winning 4-0.
- The Cavaliers chose to keep Kenny Atkinson as head coach after the playoff exit.
- Stephen A. Smith said the decision to keep Atkinson was a mistake and criticized the timing of announcing it.
- Smith argued Atkinson showed poor coaching decisions, such as not calling timeouts during an 18-0 Knicks run.
- Atkinson made comments supporting analytics for wins but was criticized by Smith as being out of touch.
- Atkinson previously coached the Brooklyn Nets with limited playoff success and has mostly been an assistant coach.
- The Cavaliers will consider roster changes this offseason but are sticking with Atkinson for now.
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