The 2024-25 All-NBA Teams are finally here, and they’ve sparked plenty of conversation. From MVP winners to surprise first-timers, this year’s selections reflect a changing league, evolving talent, and the value of availability. The full announcement took place on Inside the NBA before Game 2 of the Pacers-Knicks series, and the reactions are still rolling in.
Three New Debutants Make The 2024-25 All-NBA Teams
Superstars Lead the 2024-25 All-NBA First Team
No surprises at the top. The 2024-25 All-NBA Teams are anchored by three of the biggest stars in basketball today: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. All three were MVP finalists, and each received First Team votes on all 100 ballots.
Giannis now owns seven straight First Team nods. Jokić has five total, including back-to-back in the last two years. Shai, the newly crowned MVP, made it three consecutive First Team appearances. Joining them are Donovan Mitchell and Jayson Tatum. This is Mitchell’s first appearance on the First Team, while Tatum continues to build his résumé with a fourth straight selection.
Their presence on the 2024-25 All-NBA Teams shows how consistency, leadership, and availability matter in today’s NBA.
Second Team Features Legends and Young Stars
The Second Team also brings together a fascinating mix of old and new. Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards repeat as Second Teamers after strong playoff pushes and stellar regular seasons. Stephen Curry lands his 11th All-NBA selection, proving he still has plenty left in the tank.
LeBron James, somehow still among the game’s elite, adds a staggering 21st All-NBA Team selection to his legacy. That record feels untouchable. Seventeen voters still thought he was one of the league’s five best players. That’s remarkable.
Evan Mobley, named 2024-25 Defensive Player of the Year, makes his first All-NBA appearance. His two-way dominance was too impactful to ignore. He even received one First Team vote, highlighting how valuable his defensive presence has become.
New Faces Round Out the Third Team
The Third Team includes a couple of first-timers and some familiar names. Cade Cunningham of the Pistons and Jalen Williams of the Thunder both earned their first All-NBA nods. Cunningham, despite playing on a struggling team, picked up six First Team votes. That shows how respected his game has become.
Tyrese Haliburton secured his second straight Third Team honor. He continues to thrive as the Pacers’ floor general. James Harden reappeared on an All-NBA Team for the first time since 2020, making it his eighth overall. And Karl-Anthony Towns, now playing a hybrid forward-center role, returns to the list for the third time.
Their inclusion in the 2024-25 All-NBA Teams shows that even in a league filled with youth, veteran presence still counts.
Notable Snubs Due to Games Played
Several stars missed the cut due to the NBA’s minimum games rule. Players must log at least 65 games to be eligible. That disqualified names like Luka Dončić, Kevin Durant, Victor Wembanyama, Joel Embiid, and Ja Morant. All had All-NBA caliber numbers, but availability matters more than ever.
Tyrese Maxey, Paolo Banchero, and Jaylen Brown also found themselves on the outside looking in. They all had stellar seasons but didn’t meet the threshold. The message is clear: talent alone isn’t enough. Showing up every night matters.
A New Era of Recognition
The 2024-25 All-NBA Teams tell a deeper story than just stats. Voters considered impact, leadership, and consistency. Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP and First Team nod signal his rise as the league’s next face. Giannis and Jokić remain dominant forces, while veterans like LeBron and Curry continue to defy expectations.
And for first-timers like Cunningham, Mobley, and Williams, this could be just the beginning.
As the NBA evolves, so does what it means to be “All-NBA.” These selections reflect not just numbers, but who truly shaped the season from October to April. And with the bar set high, next season’s list might look even more competitive.
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