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Brooklyn Nets: Week One Coach Analysis

By Brandon Jefferson

Oct 11, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson looks on during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson looks on during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 28, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts during first half against Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts during first half against Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Breakdown

Before the season began there were many questions about Atkinson. One of the most glaring ones was what type of offense would he run. Atkinson had coached under Mike D’Antoni in New York and Mike Budenholzer in Atlanta. While both coaches are heavy proponents of spacing the floor and shooting on the perimeter, they tend to go different routes to get these results.

Ever the learner, Atkinson has shown that he’s taken a bit from both of his previous stops in the NBA. The Nets have run sets and plays that are key staples in Budenholzer’s offense with the Hawks and D’Antoni’s “Seven Second or Less” offense that’s followed him from Phoenix to New York to Los Angeles and now to Houston.