By virtue of clinching the best record in the East, Atkinson has earned a spot as a head coach in the NBA All-Star Game.

guaranteeing Mark Daigneault and one of his assistants All-Star duties. More Cavs coverage:Coach Kenny Atkinson's former Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets players see his direct approach ...

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson and his staff of assistants ... to have two winning streaks of 10 or more games. Atkinson’s 15-0 mark was the best start to a tenure with a team for any coach ...