Despite the Brooklyn Nets’ ongoing losing streak, former head coach Kenny Atkinson remains optimistic about the franchise’s rebuilding direction, Brian Lewis of The New York Post writes.
Atkinson shared his thoughts after his Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly defeated Brooklyn 106-102 on Sunday, extending the Nets’ skid to eight straight losses.
Even with the recent struggles, he believes there are clear signs of growth under head coach Jordi Fernandez and the team’s young roster.
“No doubt, you definitely go through those moments. You’re going home and you’re taking that L after the game. It’s hard, especially when they start stacking up,” Atkinson said. “Of course you worry if you’re a competitor. But that’s part of it, part of going through a rebuild and part of being a young coach.
“And you see the development … It’ll happen here, because they drafted really good talent. They got really good coaching, good coaching staff, good front office. It’ll break through. You’re just waiting for that, ‘When is that gonna happen?’ I’m sure Jordi’s going. ‘Man, everyone is saying it’ll happen.’ But they play so hard, it’s eventually going to happen with their talent.”
The defeat left Brooklyn with a 15-45 record, placing the team half a game behind Indiana and 1 1/2 games back of Sacramento in the race for the league’s worst record.
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