2012-22 All-NBA Teams Announced

The 2021-22 All-NBA Teams were named this afternoon. NoPortland Trail Blazersplayers earned the honor this season. Damian Lillard has earned six nominations during his career, but an injury-plagued year kept him off the board which was characterized by a mix of traditional players and newer up-and-comers.

Shams Charania of The Athleticprovided a complete listof first, second, and third teams.

2022 NBA MVP Nikola Jokic was a lock for All-NBA First Team. TheDenver NuggetsCenter was joined byMilwaukee Bucksforward Giannis Antetokounmpo,Boston Celticsforward Jayson Tatum, plus guards Luka Doncic and Devin Booker of theDallas MavericksandPhoenix Suns, respectively.

The All-NBA Second Team includedPhiladelphia 76erscenter Joel Embiid,Brooklyn Netsforward Kevin Durant,Chicago Bullswing DeMar DeRozan, guard Stephen Curry of theGolden State Warriors, and guard Ja Morant of theMemphis Grizzlies.

The All-NBA Third Team was comprised ofMinnesota Timberwolvescenter Karl-Anthony Towns,Los Angeles Lakersforward LeBron James,Toronto Raptorsforward Pascal Siakam, guard Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns, and guard Trae Young of theAtlanta Hawks.

Of all the players named, only Curry seems likely to continue past the current week in the 2022NBA Playoffs, Curry, Doncic, and Tatum all brought their teams to the Conference Finals. All 15 nominees participated in the playoffs this year.

All-NBA Teams are chosen by position, with a center, two forwards, and two guards at each level. Conference does not factor into the decision. Nominations are based on regular-season performance.