All-NBA Teams Unveiled: Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, and Antetokounmpo Among Unanimous First-Team Picks

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Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver's Nikola Jokic, and Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo were the only players to appear on every MVP ballot this season, making it no surprise that they were also unanimous All-NBA picks. The two additional players to join them on the first team were Boston's Jayson Tatum and Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers made the second team, marking his 21st time as an All-NBA player in 22 seasons. The third team consisted of players such as Detroit's Cade Cunningham and Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton, both making their first appearance on the All-NBA team.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2022-2023 All-NBA teams were unveiled, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, and Donovan Mitchell making the first team.
  • LeBron James, making his 21st All-NBA appearance in 22 seasons, placed second.
  • Cade Cunningham and Tyrese Haliburton, both newcomers to the All-NBA team, were named to the third team alongside other players.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo marked the longest active run in the NBA by appearing on every All-NBA ballot for the eighth consecutive year.
  • Jayson Tatum and Jokic were also unanimous first-team picks, while Mitchell made the team for the first time.
  • LeBron James is the first 40-year-old to make an All-NBA team, turning 40 in December.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander has been first-team in all three of his All-NABA appearances, and Mitchell made the All-NBA for the second time.

Statistics:

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received 100 first-team votes, along with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and Jayson Tatum.
  • Donovan Mitchell received 61 first-team votes, 35 second-team, and 4 third-team votes.
  • Anthony Edwards earned 11 first-team votes, 87 second-team votes, and 2 third-team votes.
  • Curry garnered 2 first-team, 68 second-team, and 30 third-team votes.
  • Jalen Brunson achieved 2 first-team, 62 second-team, and 36 third-team votes.
  • The voting process had 100 writers and broadcasters participating.
  • LeBron James turned 40 in December, making him the first 40-year-old to make an All-NBA team.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared on every All-NBA ballot for the eighth consecutive year.

Sources:

  • AP NBA: Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
  • The Associated Press release on the 2022-2023 All-NBA teams.