Dodgers Star Mookie Betts to Coach Celebrity All-Star Game

Betts, a former high school basketball standout, will lead a team of celebrities at the NBA All-Star weekend in Los Angeles.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 3:47pm

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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts has been tapped to serve as a celebrity coach for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on February 13 in Los Angeles. Betts, who was a standout basketball player in high school, will lead one of the teams of celebrities competing in the exhibition game.

Why it matters

Betts' participation as a celebrity coach adds star power to the NBA All-Star festivities and highlights his diverse athletic talents beyond just baseball. His basketball background from his high school days also provides an interesting connection between the two major sports leagues.

The details

Before becoming a Major League Baseball star, Betts was a standout basketball player at John Overton High School in Nashville, Tennessee. He was named the District 12-AAA league MVP during his senior year, averaging 14.1 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals per game. Betts was also named the Class AAA All-City Player of the Year and was the MVP of the District 12-AAA tournament in his junior year.

  • The NBA All-Star weekend is scheduled for February 13-15, 2026 in Los Angeles.
  • The Celebrity All-Star Game will take place on February 13, 2026.

The players

Mookie Betts

A five-time MLB All-Star and 2018 American League MVP who currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Betts was a standout basketball player in high school before focusing on a professional baseball career.

Tracy McGrady

A seven-time NBA All-Star who will serve as a coach for the Rising Stars game during the NBA All-Star weekend.

Vince Carter

An eight-time NBA All-Star who will serve as a coach for the Rising Stars game during the NBA All-Star weekend.

Carmelo Anthony

A 10-time NBA All-Star who will serve as a coach for the Rising Stars game during the NBA All-Star weekend.

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What they’re saying

“Betts is not too far off from helping to lead the Dodgers to their second consecutive World Series in October.”

— Zachary Draves, Author

What’s next

The NBA has not yet announced the other celebrity coaches or the full roster of celebrities participating in the All-Star Celebrity Game.

The takeaway

Mookie Betts' participation as a celebrity coach for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game showcases his diverse athletic talents beyond just baseball, as he was a standout basketball player in high school before focusing on a professional baseball career.