"Ultimate players coach. Like, he gets it," Harden …
James Harden praised coach Kenny Atkinson after the Cavaliers' loss in the conference finals. He emphasized that Atkinson is an 'ultimate players coach' who understands the team dynamics. Harden attributed the loss more to the team's shooting struggles than to coaching decisions.
- ▪Harden endorsed coach Kenny Atkinson after the Game 4 loss.
- ▪He highlighted Atkinson's ability to acclimate players quickly to their roles.
- ▪Harden noted that the team's shooting woes were a significant factor in their loss.
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