Donovan Mitchell fully supports Kenny Atkinson

Kenny Atkinson has returned as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Donovan Mitchell made it clear the team fully supports him.

Mitchell lauded Atkinson’s presence within the organization, saying, “I love Kenny. We love Kenny. We ride with Kenny. Ultimately, that’s all that matters.”

He also highlighted Atkinson’s no-nonsense mentality with a joke that captured his personality perfectly: “I know for a fact he’s from Long Island. He don’t give a damn.”

Kenny Atkinson will return as Cleveland Cavaliers head coach. Donovan Mitchell strongly endorsed Atkinson when asked about him. “I love Kenny. We love Kenny. We ride with Kenny. Ultimately, that’s all that matters. I know for a fact he’s from Long Island. He don’t give a damn.” pic.twitter.com/6pddaO4cgr

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) May 26, 2026