Kenny Atkinson of Cleveland Cavaliers selected as head coach for 2025 NBA All-Star Game

Due to the Boston Celtics' 117-96 defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cavaliers (36-7, .837) have secured the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings as of Sunday, Feb. 2. This means that Atkinson has officially been selected as the head coach for the NBA All-Star Game for the first time in his career. Furthermore, one of Atkinson's assistant coaches will also have the opportunity to lead another team in the All-Star Game.

The other two head coaching spots in the NBA All-Star Game will be filled by Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and an assistant coach from his staff. Oklahoma City previously clinched the best record in the Western Conference through games played on Feb. 2.

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game features a new mini-tournament with four teams and three games. Three teams will be made up of NBA All-Star selections, and the fourth team will be the champion of the Castrol Rising Stars competition on Friday, Feb. 14.