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Kenny Atkinson reflects on team's improvement after reaching conference finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:47 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Kenny Atkinson reflects on team's improvement after reaching conference finals
Summary

Kenny Atkinson expressed pride in the team's progress after reaching the conference finals during the NBA season. Despite struggling initially with a 17-16 record, the team, led by Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, rallied as they got healthier. Atkinson noted that the club has ambitions to build on this success moving forward. He acknowledged that improvement takes time and emphasized the significance of reaching the final four teams in the league.

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  • •Kenny Atkinson praised team leadership from Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley.
  • •The team had a challenging start with a 17-16 record this season.
  • •Reaching the conference finals marks an improvement from previous seasons.
  • •Atkinson stated success is relative and takes time to achieve.
  • •The team aims to build on its current achievements in the future.
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  • 9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Kenny Atkinson: When you're one of the final four teams in the NBA, I think you're doing something right
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Kenny Atkinson: When you're one of the final four teams in the NBA, I think you're doing something right

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