Chucky Atkins

Kenneth Lavon " Chucky " Atkins ( born August 14, 1974 in Orlando ) is an American professional basketball player.

Career

Atkins in 1996 in his college career at the University of South Florida to the LaCrosse Bobcats, who played in the CBA. A year later moved the point guard for European club Cibona Zagreb.

In 1999, Atkins ungedrafted in the NBA and played initially with the Orlando Magic. After completing his first season he was appointed to the NBA All- Rookie Second Team. In 2000 he went to the Detroit Pistons. During the 2003/ 04 season, Atkins was traded for Mike James to the Boston Celtics. In the same year, Atkins was sent to a multi -trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. He was traded with Caron Butler of the Washington Wizards in 2005. In 2006, he signed as a free agent with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he replaced the injured Damon Stoudamire. A year later, Atkins was again a free agent and signed a contract with his present club Denver Nuggets.