Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo headline 2025 All-NBA first team

To no surprise, NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlined the All-NBA first team that was announced on Friday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder star was joined by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić with forwards Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum.

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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.

All-NBA First Team

Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers

All-NBA Second Team

Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

All-NBA Third Team

Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons
Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder
Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks
James Harden, Los Angeles Clippers