Cavs' Atkinson makes his case for Mitchell while praising his team's depth

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Mar. 9, 2025, in Milwaukee.

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Mar. 9, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)


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MILWAUKEE — Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson takes issue with the notion that his team doesn't have a legitimate MVP contender. But he also realizes that it's the NBA-leading Cavs' depth that has played the chief role in helping them produce three extended win streaks during this magical season. Atkinson fielded a question Sunday about how the Cavs (53-10) have put together this remarkable season without anyone who's likely to finish in the top three or perhaps even in the top five in the MVP voting. That's when Atkinson made his case for six-time All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell.

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