Each year, the NBA names 15 players to its three all-NBA teams. With half a dozen games left, I’ll indicate whom I would pick. I know that people will disagree with some of my picks. That’s fine. I will not spend much time discussing the “no-brainers.” I’ll focus on the close calls.
But first, a couple of preliminary explanations:
No David Lee: In terms of his individual statistics, David Lee belongs somewhere on the three all-NBA teams. Just last night he had an incredible line of 37 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists! In a losing effort. To the Golden State Warriors.
The point is, it is extremely difficult to evaluate a player’s production on losing teams playing meaningless games. Would Lee average 20.3 points and 11.3 rebounds on the Cavaliers or the Lakers? Not a chance. He&r ...
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