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Named to All-NBA Team for the first time The All-NBA teams recognize the best players in the NBA for the season. These players are traditionally those considered good enough to be named Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the league. The season that Antetokounmpo turned in for 2016–2017 certainly placed him in the discussion as a possible MVP candidate (Russell Westbrook of Oklahoma City won the award). Antetokounmpo’s season as a forward was recognized for honor as a member of the All-NBA team in 2017, along with other second-teamers (by position): Rudy Gobert (center), Kevin Durant (forward), Stephen Curry (guard), and Isaiah Thomas (guard).

These top 10 plays from the 2016–2017 season show why Antetokounmpo was named to the All-NBA second team.

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HARDWOOD GREATS: PRO BASKETBALL’S BEST PLAYERS