1. Kenneth Lavon "Chucky" Atkins was born on August 14,1974 and is an American former professional basketball player who played for nine different NBA teams throughout his career.
13 Facts About Chucky Atkins
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Chucky Atkins is a member of the USF Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Chucky Atkins then went overseas to play for the Cibona Zagreb club in Croatia from 1997 to 1999.
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Chucky Atkins started his NBA career in 1999 with his hometown Orlando Magic, with immediate impact, playing in all 82 games and averaging nine points and four assists per game.
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In 2004, Chucky Atkins was acquired by the Boston Celtics in a three-team deal with the Atlanta Hawks, sending Mike James and Rasheed Wallace to Detroit, helping the Pistons win the 2004 NBA Finals.
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Chucky Atkins had voiced displeasure with the amount of playing time he was receiving, and he and the team both felt a change of scenery was needed.
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On January 23,2006, Chucky Atkins signed as a free agent with the Memphis Grizzlies, replacing the injured Damon Stoudamire.
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Chucky Atkins averaged in double figures in his half-season stint in Memphis.
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Chucky Atkins signed as a free agent in July 2007 with the Denver Nuggets.
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On July 27,2009, Chucky Atkins was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves along with Damien Wilkins for center Etan Thomas and two future second-round draft picks.
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On September 22,2009, Chucky Atkins was waived by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Chucky Atkins signed a non guaranteed contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 28,2009.
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On September 27,2010, Chucky Atkins signed with the Phoenix Suns.