Oklahoma City Thunder's Mark Daigneault and his coaching staff are set to lead the Thunder at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, with the team holding an impressive 8.0-game lead in the Western Conference. This weekend's Rising Stars showcase saw Thunder assistant David Akinyooye coach a young team that fell to Team Chris Mullin, while Mike Wilks led Team G League to a runner-up finish.

In the main event, Daigneault will guide stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama as part of Team Barkley. On the other hand, Thunder assistant Dave Bliss will head the Young Stars, featuring Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson. Gilgeous-Alexander emphasized the significance of the All-Star experience, highlighting the elite caliber of players present in San Francisco.

Notably, the NBA's new All-Star format introduces a four-team tournament style with financial rewards for players. Daigneault and Bliss will compete at the Chase Center, aiming for a championship win in a revamped event that promises excitement and incentives for all participants.