To no surprise,NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderheadlined the All-NBA first team that was announced on Friday. TheOklahoma City Thunderstar was joined byCleveland CavaliersguardDonovan MitchellandDenver NuggetscenterNikola Jokićwith forwardsGiannis Antetokounmpoof theMilwaukee Bucksand theBoston Celtics'Jayson Tatum. As of last season, All-NBA teams didn't have to be named by position (i.e., two guards, two forwards, one center). That could make some traditionalists wince, but it also doesn't mean voters have to stretch to include someone just to fill out a position. Or exclude someone because a particular position was already filled. Players also had to appear in a minimum of 65 games to be eligible for regular season awards. Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, Oklahoma City ThunderNikola Jokić, Denver NuggetsGiannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee BucksJayson Tatum, Boston CelticsDonovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers Jalen Brunson, New York KnicksAnthony Edwards, Minnesota TimberwolvesStephen Curry, Golden State WarriorsEvan Mobley, Cleveland CavaliersLeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers Cade Cunningham, Detroit PistonsTyrese Haliburton, Indiana PacersJalen Williams, Oklahoma City ThunderKarl-Anthony Towns, New York KnicksJames Harden, Los Angeles Clippers
