Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander Unanimously Named To All-NBA First Team
League MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder were unanimous selections to the All-NBA first team. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum, and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks were also named to the first team, which was revealed Wednesday.
Jokic, who has won three of the last four MVP awards, and Gilgeous-Alexander were listed on all 99 ballots. Doncic fell one vote shy of joining them, while Antetokounmpo received 88 first-place votes and Tatum garnered 65.
The 2023-24 Kia All-NBA First Team includes:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Luka Doncic
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Nikola Jokic
- Jayson Tatum
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, and Los Angeles Lakers centre Anthony Davis were named to the second team.
The third team was made up of Lakers forward LeBron James, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, and Suns guard Devin Booker.
LeBron James' Historic Achievement
This is the 20th consecutive season James has been named to an All-NBA team since being included on the second team in his second season. At 39 years old, he became the oldest All-NBA player in league history. He was also the youngest All-NBA selection as a 20-year-old back in 2004-05.
Individual Achievements
Jokic, who won the 2023-24 MVP award with 79 of a possible 99 first-place votes, was named to the All-NBA first team for the fourth time. He also has a pair of inclusions on the second team. Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished second in MVP voting, was named to the first team for the second straight season.
Doncic made the first team for the fifth year in a row, while Tatum is on it for the third consecutive season. Antetokounmpo has been on the first team each of the last six seasons after being on the second team for two years prior.
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