I don’t hold a vote for any NBA awards but here is my ballot for the All NBA 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams.
Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – FEBRUARY 01: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after scoring against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at TD Garden on February 01, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks
BOSTON, MA – MAY 01 Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket past Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics during Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at TD Garden on May 1, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
DENVER, COLORADO – JANUARY 01: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot against Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on January 01, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Luka Dončić, Dallas Mavericks
Feb 23, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots over Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 27: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat shoots a three point basket against Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 14, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) dribbles the ball against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
James Harden, Philadelphia 76ers
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 06: James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets drives against Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on February 06, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
Nov 19, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket defended by Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley (20) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
Damian Lillard
Portland Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers handles the ball during the second half against the Golden State Warriors in game four of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Moda Center on May 20, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
Donovan Mitchell
Cleveland Cavaliers
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 28: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers takes a shot against Luke Kornet #40 of the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden on October 28, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz
Jan 3, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) congratulates forward Lauri Markkanen (23) after a basket against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports
Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 08: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a play against Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter during Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)