Mike Brown, Kenny Atkinson set for Knicks-Cavaliers showdown four years after title run with Warriors
Mike Brown and Kenny Atkinson are set to face off in the Eastern Conference finals, four years after winning a championship together with the Golden State Warriors. Atkinson is on the verge of reaching the NBA Finals for the first time as a head coach, while Brown has already experienced that success. Both coaches have developed their strategies through their recent matchups this season, adding a competitive edge to their upcoming game.
- ▪Kenny Atkinson is four wins away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time as a head coach.
- ▪Mike Brown and Kenny Atkinson previously worked together as assistants on the Warriors' championship team.
- ▪Both coaches have been recognized as NBA Coaches of the Year in their respective roles this season.
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NBA New York Knicks Mike Brown, Kenny Atkinson set for Knicks-Cavaliers showdown four years after title run with Warriors By Howie Kussoy Published May 18, 2026, 8:23 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Kenny Atkinson is four wins from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time as a head coach. See Also New York Knicks The moment Knicks fans have been waiting for is finally here — so dare to dream big The man standing in his way has already been there with him.
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