Overview

• Kenny Atkinson won the NBA Coach of the Year award for the 2024-25 season, receiving 59 of 100 first-place votes and beating finalists J.B. Bickerstaff and Ime Udoka.
• Atkinson led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 64-18 record, the second-best in franchise history and the most wins by a non-LeBron James Cavs team.
• Under Atkinson’s leadership, the Cavaliers achieved top-eight offensive and defensive ratings, with Evan Mobley earning Defensive Player of the Year honors.
• Atkinson’s strategic approach included developing depth, balancing rotations, and unlocking key players like Mobley and Darius Garland to elevate team performance.
• This marks the first time a Cavaliers coach has won the award since Mike Brown in 2009, solidifying Atkinson’s impact in his debut season with the team.