The Raptors were eliminated from the playoffs Monday, when the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a humbling 4-0 sweep in the Eastern Conference semifinals, but only after Casey led Toronto to a franchise-record 59 wins and the best record in the Eastern Conference. Casey won plaudits throughout the season for overseeing a dramatic change in the Raptors’ playing style, which emphasized a faster pace, more passing and a greater reliance on 3-point shooting.
Casey is also regarded as a top contender for the NBA’s coach of the year award and, according to the people with knowledge of the voting for the NBCA award, was one of just eight coaches to receive votes in the balloting.