The Nets, of course, have been left little choice thanks to the handiwork of previous front offices. Advertisement Continue reading the main story“We’re all trying to make it,” said Atkinson, a career assistant who grew up on Long Island. After energizing fans with their up-and-down style of play at the start of the season, the Nets are hemorrhaging points on defense. Advertisement Continue reading the main story“I tried it for about a week,” Atkinson said, “and then I was like, ‘What am I doing?’ You can’t simulate being a head coach. After the Nets lost back-to-back games to the Clippers and the Lakers last week, Atkinson gave his players the day off.

Source: New York Times November 24, 2016 17:21 UTC