PARIS, France — Kenny Atkinson, the Cleveland Cavaliers' new head coach, is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Atkinson is serving as the France men's national basketball team's assistant coach.
Before joining Cleveland on June 28, Atkinson served as the assistant coach of the Golden State Warriors. Previously, he was head coach of the Brooklyn Nets from 2016-2020.
When Atkinson arrived in Cleveland, 3News spoke with him about his role in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
"NBC is really going to love showing those games. I think I am going to come back a better coach. I have already learned. The feel of the game is so different. I have already learned a few things that I am going to use with the Cavaliers... Of course, it is in Paris, so I am going to enjoy it too," said Atkinson.
His full remarks can be viewed below:
Here's when you can watch Atkinson on the sidelines coaching Team France:
MEN'S BASKETBALL GROUP B:
Saturday, July 27
- France vs. Brazil: 11:15 a.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. Paris
- France defeats Brazil 78-66
Tuesday, July 30
- France vs. Japan: 11:15 a.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. Paris
- France defeats Japan 94-90
Friday, August 2
- France vs. Germany
- Germany won 85-71
Tuesday, Aug. 6: Quarterfinals
- France vs. Canada
- France won 82-73
Thursday, Aug. 8: Semifinals
- France vs. Germany
- France won 73-69
Saturday, Aug. 10
- Gold medal game: France vs. United States
- 3:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 p.m. Paris
NBC is your home for all the action with full coverage throughout the games.
3News' Matt Rascon is in Paris bringing exclusive coverage of the Summer Olympics to WKYC.
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