New York: NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant and Miami Heat superstar LeBron James, seeking his third league title, led the 2013-2014 All-NBA First Team announced on Wednesday by the league.
The honour squads, chosen by a North American media panel, saw NBA Most Valuable Player selection Durant of Oklahoma City a unanimous selection with 125 points, one more than James.
Joining them on the All-NBA First Team were Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers, James Harden of the Houston Rockets and Joakim Noah of the Chicago Bulls.
Noah and Harden made the select line-up for the first time in their careers. It was the fourth appearance for Paul, the fifth by Durant and eighth First Team nod for James.
The All-NBA Second Team included French guard Tony Parker of San Antonio and Stephen Curry of Golden State, Clippers forward Blake Griffin, Minnesota forward Kevin Love and Houston centre Dwight Howard.
The All-NBA Third Team included Portland’s Damian Lillard and LaMarcus Aldridge, Phoenix guard Goran Dragic, Indiana’s Paul George and Charlotte’s Al Jefferson at centre.
