Okay, let’s see what we have here. So, Kenny Atkinson, right? He just scooped up the Red Auerbach Trophy for the 2024-25 NBA season. I mean, not too shabby for his first dance with the Cavaliers! Apparently, this is his fifth spin as an NBA head coach, but it’s his debut in Cleveland. Kinda wild, huh?
Now, diving into some numbers because, honestly, they kinda jump out at you. The Cavs wrapped up the season at 64-18. Like, that’s the cream of the crop for them, historically speaking. Only the second time they’ve scored so high in franchise history. And guess what? They snatched the No. 1 seed in the East. Pretty sweet.
Oh, and those winning streaks? Nuts! Three separate streaks where they won 12 or more games. Insane, right? Reminds me of the 2006-07 Dallas Mavericks. And they fired up the season with a 15-game win streak — which is bonkers when you think about it. Then they shook up the league with a 16-game streak from February to March.
The team was on fire, setting records left and right. Highest scoring average, the biggest scoring differential, most road victories, and a ridiculous number of three-pointers — all in a single season! Atkinson also pocketed the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month twice. Like, dude was on a roll.
And heck, he even coached the NBA All-Star Game. First time ever, but it sounded like he belonged.
So, if you ever wonder how Cleveland’s basking in basketball glory, it’s a wild journey led by Kenny Atkinson. The guy’s leaving a mark, no doubt about it.
Oh, and shoutout to Inside Hoops for the scoop — keep doing your thing, folks!
