2023 All-NBA Teams: Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo Headline First Team

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The 2022-23 All-NBA Teams: Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Antetokounmpo Unanimously Top First Team

The 2022-23 NBA season’s highest individual honors have been announced, with the All-NBA teams revealed following a global panel of 100 writers and broadcasters casting their votes. The results were nothing short of anMVP parade for the league’s elite.

First Team: Unanimous Picks Headline the Squad

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC), the league’s MVP, led the voting with a perfect 100 points.
  • Nikola Jokic (DEN) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) joined Gilgeous-Alexander with 100 votes each.
  • Jayson Tatum (BOS) was another unanimous choice, while Donovan Mitchell (CLE) earned his first All-NBA nod with 61 first-team votes.

The first team boasted an impressive pedigree, with Antetokounmpo and Jokic extending their dominance, while Tatum continued his rise, and Gilgeous-Alexander and Mitchell showcased their growth.

Second and Third Teams: Star Power Overflowing

  • Second Team: LeBron James (LAL) led the way with 99 votes, earning his 21st All-NBA selection. Joining him were Anthony Edwards (MIN), Evan Mobley (CLE), Stephen Curry (GSW), and Jalen Brunson (NYK).
  • Third Team: Cade Cunningham (DET), Tyrese Haliburton (IND), James Harden (LAC), Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN), and Jalen Williams (OKC) rounded out the teams.

From established veterans like James and Curry to rising stars like Edwards and Mobley, the second and third teams displayed the league’s incredible depth of talent.

Giannis Storms Another All-NBA Team, LeBron Makes History

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo extended his record-breaking streak of consecutive All-NBA selections to eight years, appearing on all 800 ballots cast since the 2017-18 season.

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Meanwhile, LeBron James became the only player to appear on an All-NBA team at the age of 40, earning his 21st selection. His addition to the second team further cemented his status as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

For the eighth consecutive year, Antetokounmpo appeared on all ballots of the ideal NBA team…Jokic appeared in all the votes of the All-NBA for the fifth consecutive year…Tatum was in all the vote of the All-NBA for the fourth consecutive season.

“Giannis” by Keepingback (CC BY-SA 4.0)

2022-23 NBA Awards Season Concludes

The unveiling of the All-NBA teams marked the conclusion of the NBA’s awards season, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earning the MVP honors, Kenny Atkinson (CLE) winning Coach of the Year, and Dyson Daniels (ATL) claiming the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award.

**Did you know?** The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and the Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum are the only two active players with more All-NBA selections than LeBron’s 21.

Look Ahead: Next Season’s Pursuit of Greatness

The 2022-23 All-NBA teams have set the stage for another thrilling NBA campaign, filled with intense competition and breathtaking performances. As players and fans alike look ahead to next season, one thing is certain: the quest for greatness will continue to captivate the basketball world.

Join the conversation: share your thoughts on the 2022-23 All-NBA teams, and who you think will lead the charge next season. Stay tuned for more in-depth coverage from the 247sports.news team.

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