Cleveland's coach won the award, which is given based on cooperation with the media and fans and for on-court excellence.

The accolades just keep coming in for Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson after a banner regular season, his first with the team. After being named the official NBA Coach of the Year, and the NBA Coaches Association Coach of the Year,

After the Pacers' Game 4 mauling put the Cavs in a 3-1 series hole, Kenny Atkinson wasn't complaining about Indiana's physicality, he was admiring it.

Five years ago, Kenny Atkinson got fired in Brooklyn. On Monday, he got feted as NBA Coach of the Year. And the Long Island native did it while guiding his top-seeded Cavaliers to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Atkinson was wise to mention it Monday. The Cavs knew they would be without their three key players. The officials messed up calls when Hunter was hurt and suffered a dislocated right thumb. Atkinson said Hunter was “obliterated.” The coach also was outraged when Mobley sprained his ankle. No foul calls were made.

Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson had complaints about officiating in Games 1 and 2. Rick Carlisle noted the Cavs have shot more free throws

The Indiana Pacers are shocking the NBA world. Despite not being given much of a shot against the Eastern Conference's No. 1-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana

The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ decision to replace J.B. Bickerstaff with Kenny Atkinson proved to be the right one. However, there were some doubts about whether he could keep his foot on the gas in the playoffs,