What do I prioritize when making my list?
Winning. Everybody has great stats these days. You need to be making winning plays to make the cut. No players outside of the play-in will make my All NBA team (sorry SGA).
Numbers come second, but they definitely matter. If you’re carrying an offense with 25+ points and dishing out assists efficiently, you’ve got my respect.
Eye-Test. Players who play well when it matters most (not just garbage time) get the nod first. The plays that don’t show up on the stat sheet matter too.
1st Team
G: Luka Doncic
G: Ja Morant
F: Jayson Tatum
F: Giannis Antetokounmpo
C: Nikola Jokic
2nd Team
G: Donovan Mitchell
G: Jaylen Brown
F: Kevin Durant
F: Zion Williamson
C: Joel Embiid
3rd Team
G: Kyrie Irving
G: Devin Booker
F: Paul George
F: Julius Randle
C: Bam Adebayo
Honorable Mention :
Guards: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, De’aron Fox, Steph Curry, Tyrese Haliburton, Trae Young, Jalen Brunson
Forwards: Pascal Siakam, Lebron James, Jimmy Butler
Centers: Anthony Davis, Domantas Sabonis, Steven Adams, Myles Turner
