Dodgers Star Mookie Betts to Coach Celebrity Game

Merlin sees Los Angeles getting a familiar face for All-Star Weekend. The NBA named Dodgers star Mookie Betts as a coach for the Celebrity Game in LA, with ESPN insider Shams Charania also confirmed to take the court. Rapper GloRilla and producer Mustard are already pegged to play, and the game will tip off the weekend on Feb. 13 before Rising Stars and the HBCU Classic. Merlin senses this is more than a cameo. Betts is a local hero with competitive instincts and a knack for showmanship. Coaching a celebrity squad is about energy and moments as much as strategy, so expect Betts to bring leadership, boost the spotlight, and maybe hand out a few surprises.