NEW YORK — Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, the league MVP, and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James are the only unanimous selections to the All-NBA first team.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis and Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol joined Curry as newcomers on the team. Houston Rockets guard James Harden rounded it out with his second straight selection.
Curry and James, who each are three victories from meeting in the NBA Finals, each received first-team votes on all 129 ballots Thursday. James earned his ninth first-team selection in 12 years, tying Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Oscar Robertson for third all-time.
Voting was done by a panel of writers and broadcasters in the U.S. and Canada, who voted for two guards, two forwards and one center to comprise a first, second and third team.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook led the second team, joined by Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol and Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins.
The third team was Clippers forward Blake Griffin and center DeAndre Jordan, San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan, Cleveland guard Kyrie Irving and Golden State guard Klay Thompson.
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