The Nets’ record will likely keep Kenny Atkinson out of any NBA Coach of the Year conversation. But the rest of the league is taking notice of what he’s doing — and haven’t been shy about lavishing praise on him for it.
“We know how good they are. We know how well-coached they are,” Boston coach Brad Stevens said. “I said last week I don’t see how they don’t make the playoffs. They’re an excellent offensive team. I think they have a lot of versatility defensively.
“I think they’re superbly coached and they all know what they do and they do it every single night.