Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James has been unanimously selected to a record 12th All-NBA first team, surpassing the 11 times former Lakers star Kobe Bryant and Utah Jazz Hall of Famer Karl Malone were chosen.
James is joined on the first team by Houston Rockets guard James Harden, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant and New Orleans Pelicans center-forward Anthony Davis. Harden joined James as a unanimous choice. It is Lillard's first selection to the first team.
James, who is in his 15th season, Harden and Davis are finalists for league most valuable player honors, which will be announced during an awards show on June 25 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.