Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson wins NBCA coach of the year award after leading Cavs to 64-win season

Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson wins NBCA coach of the year award

Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson was announced Saturday as the winner of the National Basketball Coaches Association's coach of the year award, after leading the Cavaliers to a 64-win season and the No. 1 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Kenny Atkinson receives prestigious award from NBA coaches in first season with Cavs

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — From the moment he stepped foot in Cleveland, Kenny Atkinson has been more than just a fresh voice on the sideline — he’s been the catalyst for transformation. What began as a hopeful hire quickly turned into a historic season.

Cleveland’s Kenny Atkinson wins NBCA coach of the year award after leading Cavs to 64-win season

Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson was announced Saturday as the winner of the National Basketball Coaches Association's coach of the year award, after leading the Cavaliers to a 64-win season and the No. 1 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Cleveland's Kenny Atkinson wins NBCA coach of the year award after leading Cavs to 64-win season

Cleveland’s Kenny Atkinson has been announced as the winner of the National Basketball Coaches Association’s coach of the year award, after leading the Cavaliers to a 64-win season and the No. 1 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Kenny Atkinson was named coach of the season by his peers at the NBA this Saturday. A reward more symbolic than prestigious, pending the disclosure of the identity of the winner of the NBA trophy.