Tag: NBA All-Star

Spurs’ Mitch Johnson Named 2026 All-Star Coach as San Antonio Surges

Mitch Johnson
January 2026

Johnson will coach one of the All-Star teams after leading the Spurs to a 33-16 start and the second-best record in the West. Eligibility rules blocked Daigneault because he coached the previous year’s All-Star; Johnson’s December recognition and San Antonio’s first-half record secured the nod.

LeBron Makes 22nd Straight All-Star as Reserve After Sciatica-Delayed Start

LeBron James
January 2026

James was named a West reserve for a record 22nd consecutive All-Star selection after missing the first 14 games with sciatica, saying he focused on returning to form rather than chasing the honor. Coaches voted him in despite early-season missed time; debate followed due to notable omissions; James emphasized health and performance since returning, and he remains an All-Star points/minutes leader.

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