Athletistic / Basketball “Golden State” assistant head coach Steve Kerr Kenny Atkinson in the new season will lead the “Charlotte”, according to ESPN.

On Wednesday, Atkinson, 55, held a meeting with Hornets management, including club owner Michael Jordan. The negotiations were successful. The parties will sign an agreement in the coming days.

Recall that the former head coach of “Houston” Mike D’Antoni also applied for the post of head coach of “Charlotte”.

Note that Atkinson has experience as a head coach in the NBA. From 2016 to 2020, the specialist led the Brooklyn Nets.