Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. They recently named him MVP for the third time in five years, and he added another accolade by making the All-NBA First Team for the fourth time in his career on May 22. Jokic was one of two unanimous selections, joining Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Unanimous Selection and Stellar Season
He is on all 99 ballots from the sportswriters and broadcasters; he got the first-team votes. The 6’2” point guard was named to the All-NBA First Team alongside other players, including Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic, Milwaukee Bucks’ Gianno Antetokounmpo, and Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum.
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who was also a 2020–2021 and 2021–2022 Season’s MVP, displayed 26. 4 points, 12. 4 rebounds, 9. 0 assists, and 1. 121 interceptions in a total of 7 games. However, this first-round performance signaled the Nuggets’ exit in the first round of the Western Conference Semifinals by the Timberwolves in a 4-3 series.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s Breakout Season
Surprisingly, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was awarded with the Second First Team and he led Oklahoma City to an impressive 57-25 season. He averaged 30.1 . points, 6. 2 assists, and 5. In 75 games, Johnson averaged 5 rebounds. The Thunder team was eliminated in the conference final by defeating Dallas in six games.
Consistent Excellence from Doncic, Antetokounmpo, and Tatum
Doncic, Antetokounmpo, and Tatum have become members of the First Team themselves due to their regular performances. Doncic bagged their fifth consecutive First Team selection, while Antetokounmpo had sixth and Tatum had the third selection in his career. Doncic has rebounded well in the league and if the Dallas Mavericks win against the Timberwolves and the Boston Celtics defeat the Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, both players may come face-to-face in the finals of the NBA. Here is the score: The Celtics are leading 1-0 against Indiana; Dallas triumphed in its first match with Minnesota.
Second and Third Team Highlights
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was also recognized in the second All-NBA team alongside Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks, Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers, and Anthony Davis from the Los Angeles Lakers.
The third team All-NBA has Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors), Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), LeBron James (Lakers), and Domantas Sabonis (Kings). Los Angeles Lakers’ star LeBron James became the first 39-year-old to make the All-NBA team, starting twenty teams in a row.
These selections highlight the best and the rivalry ahead as the playoffs occur at the NBA.
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