Kenny Atkinson returns to Brooklyn with league-best Cavs

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The Brooklyn Nets hired Kenny Atkinson for his first head coaching job in 2016. He lasted three-plus seasons before not being able to mesh with superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

The Cleveland Cavaliers tapped Atkinson for his second head coaching job over the summer to help take the teameven further after consecutive postseason appearances.

Heading into Monday's visit to