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The names that earned their selections into the All-NBA teams have been finally released by the league. After the All-Defensive groups were introduced, it was only a matter of time before the other enviable collection of players came out. A few on the list such as Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic were guaranteed but some will be debated by fans.
Fans have to realize first that this is a regular season award, taking playoff performances out of the picture. The players on the list also played the minimum number of games (65) required to be considered. A handful like Jimmy Butler (60) and Joel Embiid (39) didn’t make it to the ballots for that very reason.
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The 2023-24 All-NBA teams
The All-NBA first team wasn’t a big surprise as it had Jokic, Doncic and “SGA.” Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum joined the trio as the league’s best quintet. Many will argue that Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards should have taken Antetokounmpo’s slot. “The Greek Freak’s” selection will have some moaning about it. Tatum has to be in there considering the Boston Celtics’ record and regular-season dominance.
Brunson, Edwards, Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis made it to the All-NBA second team. Again, this is a group that some will be arguing about. A few will be asking why Paolo Banchero did not make it to the list after the Orlando Magic reached the playoffs.
And finally, the All-NBA third team is headlined by the faces of the league, Steph Curry and LeBron James. That “King James” earned a selection in his 21st year, and as the oldest player in the league is simply incredible. Like in the previous group, some fans will find it hard to believe their favorite players were excluded from this group.
