During head coach Kenny Atkinson’s postgame media availability, he was asked about the depth and named it “the reason we have the best record in the league.” In the playoffs when teams are tightening their rotations,

Coach Kenny Atkinson has acknowledged that the depth of the roster is a fundamental pillar of the team's success and, in turn, one of the reasons for this contempt. However, Atkinson believes that there is a component of roster who deserves at least some recognition in the running for the award.

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.