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Kenny Atkinson Named NBCA Coach of the Year After Leading Cavaliers to Historic Season

Atkinson's leadership propelled Cleveland to a 64-win season, the Eastern Conference's top seed, and their first 60-win campaign without LeBron James.

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  • Kenny Atkinson was officially named the National Basketball Coaches Association's Michael H. Goldberg Coach of the Year on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
  • Atkinson guided the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 16-win improvement, achieving a 64-18 record and securing the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
  • This marks Cleveland's first 60-win season since 2009-10 and the first ever without LeBron James on the roster.
  • The NBCA award, voted on by all 30 NBA head coaches since its inception in 2017, highlights Atkinson's transformative impact on the Cavaliers' offense and defense.
  • Atkinson and the Cavaliers are set to begin their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat on Sunday, as the NBA prepares to announce its own Coach of the Year finalists.