For the second time this month, a Warriors assistant is a reported finalist to become the head coach of a fellow NBA Western Conference team.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search is down to three finalists including Kenny Atkinson, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported on Friday, citing sources.
Atkinson joined Steve Kerr’s bench as an assistant coach prior to the 2021-22 season and previously served as coach of the Brooklyn Nets from 2016 to 2020.
The Lakers first received permission to interview Atkinson on May 11, and he is also going through the interview process for the Charlotte Hornets’ coaching vacancy.