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 started his NBA career in 1999 with the Orlando Magic, with immediate impact, playing in all 82 games and averaging nine points and four assists per game.
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Chucky Atkins then played for the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics.
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In 2004, Chucky Atkins was traded in a multi-player deal which sent Gary Payton to Boston and Chucky Atkins to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Chucky Atkins was traded along with Caron Butler to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kwame Brown and Laron Profit in the 2005 offseason.
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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 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.