Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Wembanyama named to All-NBA First Team
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic have been unanimously selected to the All-NBA First Team, joined closely by San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Detroit Pistons playmaker Cade Cunningham complete the prestigious five-man line-up.
The announcement arrives as the Spurs and Thunder battle in the Western Conference finals, with Oklahoma City currently holding a 2-1 series lead.
Gilgeous-Alexander, recently crowned the league’s most valuable player for a second consecutive year, secures his fourth straight first-team appearance.
Wembanyama makes history for San Antonio
Wembanyama narrowly missed out on becoming a unanimous selection by a single voting point.
The French sensation is the first San Antonio player to feature on the primary squad since Kawhi Leonard achieved the feat during the 2016-17 campaign.
Jokic earns his sixth first-team nod, extending his record for the most All-NBA honours in Denver franchise history.
Meanwhile, both Doncic and Cunningham required special league exceptions to qualify after falling one game short of the 65-game eligibility threshold.
The Lakers star previously secured the scoring title with a formidable average of 33.5 points per game.
Durant sets unique milestone in Second Team
The All-NBA Second Team features a wealth of elite talent, spearheaded by Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant.
The veteran scorer becomes the first player in history to receive All-NBA recognition with five different franchises.
He is joined by Boston Celtics winger Jaylen Brown, New York Knicks talisman Jalen Brunson, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and LA Clippers stalwart Leonard.
Brunson’s Knicks currently command a dominant 3-0 lead over Mitchell’s Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals.
New faces dominate Third Team selections
The Third Team is entirely composed of first-time honourees, highlighting a shifting landscape across the association.
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey make their debut appearances on the end-of-season roster.
They are accompanied by Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren, Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and Pistons centre Jalen Duren.
The inclusion of Duren alongside Cunningham marks the first time a Detroit duo has featured in the same season since Chauncey Billups and Ben Wallace in 2006.