All-NBA Teams Announced: Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic Unanimous on First Team
The NBA has released its three All-NBA teams for the season, with Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum among a distinguished group of international players on the first team.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic were unanimous selections for the first team.
First Team All-NBA
●Giannis Antetokounmpo** (Milwaukee Bucks)
●Luka Doncic** (Dallas Mavericks)
●Shai Gilgeous-Alexander** (Oklahoma City Thunder)
●Nikola Jokic** (Denver Nuggets)
●Jayson Tatum** (Boston Celtics)
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson earned his first career selection, securing a place on the second team.
Second Team All-NBA
●Jalen Brunson** (New York Knicks)
●Anthony Davis** (Los Angeles Lakers)
●Kevin Durant** (Phoenix Suns)
●Anthony Edwards** (Minnesota Timberwolves)
●Kawhi Leonard** (Los Angeles Clippers)
Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers made his debut on the All-NBA third team. This recognition will increase his pending contract extension next season from 25% to 30% of the salary cap. LeBron James, making the third team, achieved his 20th All-NBA selection.
Third Team All-NBA
●Devin Booker** (Phoenix Suns)
●Stephen Curry** (Golden State Warriors)
●Tyrese Haliburton** (Indiana Pacers)
●LeBron James** (Los Angeles Lakers)
●Domantas Sabonis** (Sacramento Kings)