Overview

• Kenny Atkinson received 59 first-place votes and 401 total points to secure the NBA Coach of the Year award, defeating J.B. Bickerstaff and Ime Udoka.
• In his first season as head coach, Atkinson guided the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 64-18 record, the second-best in franchise history and the best for a non-LeBron James team.
• The Cavaliers started the season with a 15-0 winning streak and recorded three separate streaks of at least 12 wins, showcasing Atkinson's emphasis on team depth and chemistry.
• Atkinson is the third coach in Cavaliers history to win the Red Auerbach Trophy, joining Bill Fitch (1976) and Mike Brown (2009).
• Under Atkinson's leadership, Cleveland ranked first in offensive efficiency, set multiple franchise records, and saw Evan Mobley win Defensive Player of the Year.