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From Player to Coach Jeremy Lin Leads ‘Team G League’ at the NBA Rising Stars Tournament
Jeremy Lin was chosen to coach the NBA G League at the NBA Rising Stars mini-tournament during the 2025 All-Star Weekend at San Francisco’s Chase Center.
Jeremy Lin was chosen to coach the NBA G League at the NBA Rising Stars mini-tournament during the 2025 All-Star Weekend at San Francisco’s Chase Center.
Lin joined former Golden State Warriors players Tim Hardaway Sr., Chris Mullin, and Mitch Richmond as honorary coaches for the event.
The tournament, held on February 14, featured four teams comprising 21 NBA rookies and sophomores, along with seven G League players.
Teams competed in a three-game format, with each game played to 40 points; the champion earned a spot in the NBA All-Star Game on February 16.
Lin led ‘Team G League’ in a clutch victory against a team of young NBA stars coached by Mitch Richmond in the semifinals of the tournament.
His team then took a 12-8 lead against Chris Mullins’ team of NBA players team in the final, before conceding at the end of the game.