Complete All-NBA First Team and Second Team Predictions

Now that the NBA playoffs are upon us, we can finally make a concerted effort to figure out who should be named to the All-NBA teams. Here though, I'm only focusing on the first and second Teams. 

A lot is at stake, especially for some of the more established veterans. For example, will Kobe Bryant get his 10th nomination to the first team and join Michael Jordan in a tie for the second most of all time? Or will a young gun take his spot for the first time since the 2006-2007 season? 

That question and more will be answered in the upcoming slides. 

Before you read on, though, keep in mind how the rosters work. Each team is comprised of two guards, two forwards and a center. It makes absolutely no difference whether a player is a point guard or shooting guard; likewise, the distinction between small forwards and power forwards is rendered insignificant. 

The players that you'll see featured in this slideshow are my picks for the first and second Teams, but you'll also be able to see the results of a large poll at the end.

You should also be warned that I am going to use some advanced statistics here. If you aren't familiar with any of them, click here.  

Enjoy!

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Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1168075-complete-all-nba-first-team-and-second-team-predictions

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