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Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic Lead All-NBA First Team; Wembanyama Falls One Vote Short of Unanimous Honor

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic were unanimous selections to the All-NBA First Team. Victor Wembanyama also earned first-team recognition, missing unanimous status by a single vote.

DeShawn Williams
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets headlined the All-NBA teams as unanimous first-team selections.

Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic each received first-team recognition on every ballot, underscoring their standing among the league’s top performers this season. Both players were central figures for their respective teams, with Gilgeous-Alexander leading Oklahoma City and Jokic continuing to anchor Denver.

San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama also earned a place on the All-NBA First Team, falling just one vote short of joining Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic as a unanimous selection.

First-Team Recognition Highlights Elite Season

The All-NBA teams recognize the league’s top players based on voting results, and this year’s first-team selections were led by two players who received across-the-board support. Wembanyama’s near-unanimous inclusion adds another milestone to his rapid rise with San Antonio.

The selections place Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic and Wembanyama among the defining names of the season, reflecting their individual impact and the level of consistency they displayed throughout the campaign.

Originally reported by Espn