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Mookie Betts to Coach NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Feb. 13 in L.A.

The Dodgers standout will be on the sideline rather than on the court, tapping into his longstanding ties to basketball.

Overview

  • The NBA confirmed Betts will serve as a coach for the Ruffles Celebrity Game during All-Star weekend, with multiple outlets noting he will not play.
  • The exhibition is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13 at 7:00 p.m. ET and will air on ESPN.
  • Announced participants include music figures Mustard and GloRilla, with ESPN insider Shams Charania and actor Rome Flynn also named in coverage.
  • Final team rosters have not been released, so Betts’ specific coaching assignment remains to be announced.
  • Reports place the game in Inglewood, with conflicting listings between the Kia Forum and the Clippers’ new Intuit Dome.