Atkinson admitted that sometimes Allen doesn’t get enough praise, even from the coaching staff. That shine often goes to Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland — the higher-profile members of Cleveland’s celebrated Core 4. Allen isn’t bothered by it. A quirky plant dad, avid reader, pant tailor and cat lover, Allen prefers to be out of the spotlight. “I don’t feel like I really need people to pump me up,” Allen told cleveland.com. “I used to feel underappreciated. But the appreciation comes from the people who matter the most — everyone in this locker room.” -via Cleveland Plain Dealer / December 30, 2024
