Chucky Atkins is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA.
Early Life
Kenneth Lavon Atkins was born in Orlando, Florida, on August 14, 1974, and went on to attend Evans High School. He continued his education at the University of South Florida. He went to play in Europe for two seasons after going undrafted in college. Atkins was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Orlando Magic in 1999.
Professional Journeyman
Over the years, Atkins has played for many different teams. Those teams are:
- LaCrosse Bobcats (CBA)
- Cibona Zagreb (Europe)
- Orlando Magic (Undrafted free agent signing)
- Detroit Pistons (traded)
- Boston Celtics (traded)
- Los Angeles Lakers (traded)
- Washington Wizards (traded)
- Memphis Grizzlies (free agent signing)
- Denver Nuggets (free agent signing)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (traded)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (traded)
- Detroit Pistons (second tour - free agent signing)
2009 - 2010 Season
Atkins played in 40 games for the Pistons in the 2009 - 10 season. He averaged 4.0 points and 2.3 assists in 16.1 minutes per game.
His best game came against the Washington Wizards on January 12. Atkins scored 11 points to go along with 3 rebounds and 2 assists to help the Pistons along to a 99 to 90 win. He had a season-high 13 points against the New Orleans Hornets in a losing effort on December 16.
