On ESPN’s The Jump the NBA Announced their annual All-NBA team selections Wednesday.
They also announced their All-Rookie teams as well as all defensive selections.
According to ESPN, forward Lebron James was named to his 16th All-NBA team in his 17-year career and with the selection, the future H-O-Fer has now earned the most ALL-NBA selections in league history passing Hall-Of-Famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan in the process.
James’ running mate Anthony Davis joined him on the first team along with consensus NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, scoring machine James Harden and second-year star Luka Doncic for the first-team selections.
The other team players honored Wednesday were: guards Chris Paul and Damian Lillard, forwards Pascal Siakam and Kawhi Leonard and center Nikola Jokic made up the second team while guards Ben Simmons and Russell Westbrook, forwards Jayson Tatum and Jimmy Butler along with center Rudy Gobert were selected to the third team.
Here is the list of the All-NBA Team Selections, All-Rookie Team Selections and All-Defensive Team Selections
All-NBA
First Team
Guard-Luka Doncic-Dallas Mavericks
Guard James Harden-Houston Rockets
Forward-Giannis Antetokoumpo-Mikwaukee Bucks
Forward-Lebron James-LA Lakers
Center-Anthony Davis-LA Lakers
Second Team
Guard-Chris Paul-OKC Thunder
Guard-Damian Lillard-Portland Trailblazers
Forward-Pascal Siakim-Toronto Raptors
Forward-Kawhi Leonard-LA Clippers
Center-Nikola Jokic-Denver Nuggets
Third
Guard-Russell Westbrook-Houston Rockets
Guard-Ben Simmons-Philly 76ers
Forward-Jimmy Butler-Miami Heat
Forward-Jayson Tatum-Boston Celtics
Center-Rudy Gobert-Utah Jazz
NBA Rookie Teams
First Team
Guard-Ja Morant-Memphis Grizzlies
Guard-Kendrick Nunn-Miami Heat
Forward-Brandon Clarke-Memphis Grizzlies
Forward-Eric Pascahall-Golden State Warriors
Center-Zion Williamson-New Orleans Pelicans
Second Team
Guard-Colby White-Chicago Bulls
Guard-Tyler Herro-Miami Heat
Forward-Terence Davis-Toronto Raptors
Forward-Rui Hachimura-Washington Wizards
Center-P.J. Washington-Charlotte Hornets
NBA All-Defensive Teams
First Team
Guard-Marcus Smart-Boston Celtics
Guard-Ben Simmons-Philly 76ers
Forward-Giannis Antetokounmpo-Milwaukee Bucks
Forward-Anthony Davis-LA Lakers
Center-Rudy Gobert-Utah Jazz
Second Team
Guard-Patrick Beverley-LA Clippers
Guard-Eric Bledsoe-MIlwaukee Bucks
Forward-Kawhi Leonard-LA Clippers
Forward-Bam Adebayo-Miami Heat
Center-Brook Lopez-Milwaukee Bucks
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