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Kenny Atkinson Named Coach for 2025 NBA All-Star Game

24 Jan 2025, 8:20 PM ET — 1 min read

Kenny Atkinson, the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has been officially named to coach the Eastern Conference team during the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. This selection comes as the Cavaliers are on track to finish with the best record in the Eastern Conference by the February 2 cutoff date. Atkinson's leadership has been a vital factor in the Cavaliers' impressive 2025 season, where they are currently ranked at the top with an exceptional performance on both ends of the court.

As the Cavaliers' head coach, Atkinson has transformed a team that last season was ranked 18th offensively, boosting them to become the highest-scoring offense this year while maintaining a top-10 defensive ranking. This remarkable turnaround not only highlights Atkinson's coaching capabilities but also places him as a significant contender for Coach of the Year honors. Alongside Atkinson, the roster for the All-Star Game will feature the Cavaliers' star player Donovan Mitchell, who has been voted as a starter, with expectations of Evan Mobley and Darius Garland being selected as reserves.

Details of the All-Star Game Format

The 2025 NBA All-Star Game will take place on February 16 at the Chase Center in San Francisco. This year, the format will see a draft-style selection of players, dividing the 24 All-Stars into three teams, with an additional team made up of the Rising Stars competition champion. The games will be played in a mini-tournament format, aiming to add a sense of competitiveness to the All-Star festivities.

Cavaliers' Performance Under Atkinson

Best record in the Eastern Conference as of February 2.
Highest-ranked offense during the 2025 season after finishing 18th last season.
Top-10 defensive performance supporting their offensive success.

The announcement of Atkinson's coaching role at the All-Star Game represents a significant milestone in his career, reflecting the Cavaliers' successful season and the effective coaching strategies he has implemented.

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