Cavaliers Award History: Last Time Cleveland Won Each Trophy

Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers blocks Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers shot during the fourth quarter of the game at the Moda Center on March 25, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.
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The last time the Cleveland Cavaliers won a regular-season NBA award was in the 2024-25 campaign, when Evan Mobley was named Defensive Player of the Year, and Kenny Atkinson was named Coach of the Year.

Here’s a breakdown of the last time the Cleveland Cavaliers won every major NBA award:

Last Time a Cavaliers Player Won MVP

LeBron James is the only Cavaliers player to win MVP, claiming the trophy in back-to-back seasons in 2008-09 and 2009-10.

Last Time a Cavaliers Player Won Rookie of the Year

Kyrie Irving won Rookie of the Year for the Cavaliers in 2011-12, joining LeBron James (2003-04) as the only ROY winners in franchise history.

Last Time a Cavaliers Player Won Defensive Player of the Year

Evan Mobley is the only Defensive Player of the Year in franchise history, winning the award in 2024-25.

Last Time a Cavaliers Player Won Most Improved Player

The Cavaliers have never had anyone win Most Improved Player.

Last Time a Cavaliers Player Won Sixth Man of the Year

The Cavaliers have never had a Sixth Man of the Year winner.

Last Time a Cavaliers Coach Won Coach of the Year

Kenny Atkinson is the most recent Cavaliers coach to win Coach of the Year, earning the honor during the 2024-25 season.

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.