Continuation and end of the distribution of individual awards, with the highly anticipated “ All-NBA teams » 2023/24.
No surprises in the “ All-NBA First team », with the presence of the 2024 MVP, Nikola Jokic (Nuggets, unanimously), and the two finalists for the trophy, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder, unanimously) and Luka Doncic (Mavericks). Without forgetting Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks) and Jayson Tatum (Celtics).
Only one change compared to last year's best five: Nikola Jokic who replaces Joel Embiid.
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As for the “ All-NBA Second team “, we find Jalen Brunson (Knicks), Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves), Kevin Durant (Suns), Kawhi Leonard (Clippers) and Anthony Davis (Lakers).
This is the first time that Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards have been invited to such a party, while the trio Durant – Leonard – Davis had not been rewarded in this way since 2022, 2021 and 2020 respectively.
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About the ” All-NBA Third team “, she understands Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers), Stephen Curry (Warriors), Devin Booker (Suns), LeBron James (Lakers) and Domantas Sabonis (Kings).
This is the twentieth time (in 21 seasons…) that LeBron James appears in one of the three best five. Stephen Curry appears for the tenth time. Finally, Tyrese Haliburton is honored for the very first time and, in a twist of fate, Domantas Sabonis, the one against whom he was transferred in 2022, is there to accompany him.
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Regarding the traditional financial issues surrounding these three “All-NBA teams”, Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton will now receive $245 million over the next five years (instead of 204), while Domantas Sabonis receives $1.3 million in bonuses. .
Among the main absentees from these different teams, we list Jaylen Brown, Paul George, Bam Adebayo, Tyrese Maxey, Zion Williamson and Paolo Banchero. Concerning the French, Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama also received a few votes, but this was not enough to enter the Top 15 of the most popular.