Nets' Resilience: Lessons from Atkinson's Rebuild

0:005. Here's your NBA news in 2 minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Brooklyn Nets are facing a tough season with losses stacking up, but they're not giving up or tanking. They're keeping young players like Michael Porter Jr. in the rotation, even playing him in back-to-back games after limiting him earlier. Meanwhile, the team is sticking to a process-oriented approach despite the rough stretch. Current coach Jordy Fernandez is dealing with the same challenges that former Nets coach Kenny Atkinson faced years ago. Atkinson, who coached near his hometown on Long Island, knows the pain all too well. He talked about going home after losses, staying focused amid the rebuild, and how everyone tells you not to worry, but competitors always do. Back then, Atkinson inherited a bad situation with no young talent and no draft picks until 2019 due to past trades. Still, smart moves brought in players like D'Angelo Russell, Karris Levert, Jared Allen, and Spencer Dinwitty leading to playoffs

1:00in 2019. Atkinson sees hope for the Nets now. He says their good drafts, coaching staff, front office, and hard-playing talent will break through eventually, just like Charlotte did after. Struggles. That playoff clinch fell like a championship after losing 27 of 29 games one year. This episode is supported by our sponsor, C Details in the description. When you want to come, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.