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NBA: Ranking all 30 head coaches ahead of the 2017-18 season

By Ryan Magdziarz

MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 27: Head coach David Fizdale of the Memphis Grizzlies speaks to the media prior to Game Six the Western Conference Quarterfinals game against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 27, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - APRIL 27: Head coach David Fizdale of the Memphis Grizzlies speaks to the media prior to Game Six the Western Conference Quarterfinals game against the San Antonio Spurs during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum on April 27, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 17: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Brooklyn Nets reacts in the second half against the Toronto Raptors at the Barclays Center on January 17, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 17: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Brooklyn Nets reacts in the second half against the Toronto Raptors at the Barclays Center on January 17, 2017 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

25. Kenny Atkinson, Brooklyn Nets

Kenny Atkinson inherited a dumpster fire for a roster and has somehow came out with some potential. Atkinson and the Brooklyn Nets went 20-62 last season, which don’t get me wrong is horrendous, but with the talent he had, winning double-digit games would be in question for an average coach.

He brought a group of misfits together and made them understand tanking is pointless. With all of Brooklyn’s picks winding up in the lap of the Celtics, the Nets have no other option but to compete to the best of their ability every night.

2018 looks brighter than ever for Brooklyn with D’Angelo Russell leading the way, alongside new faces DeMarre Carroll, Allen Crabbe, and Timofey Mozgov. Look for those 20 wins to get a facelift.

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