The National Basketball Associaition released its All-NBA teams on Thursday afternoon.
And while Mavericks fans can revel in the fact that rookie sensation Luka Doncic did receive one second-team vote, the importance of those honors -- as far as the Mavs' offseason plans are concerned -- revolve around another player.
Charlotte point guard Kemba Walker was one of the league's big winners when the All-NBA teams were announced. With his third-team selection on Thursday, he will be eligible to cash in on a supermax contract this offseason.
Walker was the final selection but all that matters is that he made it.