- Tom Thibodeau remains the favorite to coach the New York Knicks at -250 odds.
- Kenny Atkinson has moved to +400 odds after opening at +700.
- Kenny Atkinson coached the Brooklyn Nets for four years.
NEW YORK — As the NBA seasons return approaches, the New York Knicks coaching search is starting to heat up.
Kenny Atkinson’s odds have shifted closer to a favorite status to land the Knicks head coaching job.
Kenny Atkinson started off at online sportsbooks at +700 odds when they were first posted. In less than a week, they have shifted to +400, landing him with the second shortest odds behind Tom Thibodeau.
There are other candidates for the job whose names have been mentioned throughout the organization, but the aforementioned candidates are well ahead of Mark Jackson, Mike Miller and others.
Next Knicks Coaching Odds
- Tom Thibodeau -250
- Kenny Atkinson +400
- Mark Jackson +600
- Mike Miller +750
- Mike Woodson +1200
- Jeff Van Gundy +1400
- Becky Hammon +2800
- Patrick Ewing +2800
- Pat Riley +7500
- Phil Jackson +15000
Atkinson’s Tie To New York
Atkinson was an assistant coach for the Knicks for four years from 2008-2012. His only experience as a head coach (118-190) came in a four-year stint with the Brooklyn Nets before being fired.
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The reason for Atkinson gaining traction to be the Knicks head coach is because of his ability to develop young players.
He showed this in Brooklyn as he coached players like Spencer Dinwiddie, Caris LeVert, and Jarrett Allen, all who are big pieces to the Nets’ recent success.
With the Knicks, Kenny Atkinson will have a chance to work with even more promising young talent with players like RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson, and Kevin Knox.
Player progression is something that Tom Thibodeau has struggled, being more of a win-now coach. This mindset could be enough for NBA bettors to move the odds shorter and put their faith in the Knicks’ front office.
Those willing to take the risk would also come with a decent payout; however, if any rumors support this movement, one can expect Atkinson’s Knicks head coaching odds to become the favorite.
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