Stephen Curry was placed on the first-team in all ballots as the NBA announced the 2016 All-NBA teams. Joining Curry on the first team are Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and DeAndre Jordan.
The full voter breakdown is as follows:
Some notes:
Draymond Green received more votes than DeAndre Jordan and was listed as both a forward and center. Jordan received more votes specifically at the center position and as a result became the first-team center over Draymond.
Damian Lillard made the second team after not being selected to the All-Star game roster. By getting the nod, the Blazers’ guard qualifies for the Rose Rule, meaning he will make an additional 25 million dollars over the five years of his extension.
On the other hand, Anthony Davis was not selected to any of the All-NBA teams (though one can certainly argue he deserved the nod after another phenomenal, albeit injury-plagued, season). Davis does not qualify for the Rose Rule and as a result misses out on that bonus.
LeBron James was selected to his 10th First-Team selection, tying seven players for the second most all time. He is one shy of the all-time record held by Kobe Bryant and Karl Malone.
Other notable players to receive votes were James Harden, Paul Millsap, Davis, rookie Karl-Anthony Towns, and Al Horford.
