NBA Announces 2010–2011 All-NBA Teams: MVP Derrick Rose Leads Star-Studded Lineup..
NEW YORK — The NBA unveiled its prestigious 2010–2011 All-NBA Teams, recognizing the league’s most outstanding performers from an electrifying season. As expected, Chicago Bulls point guard and league MVP Derrick Rose headlines the All-NBA First Team, capping off a historic campaign in which he became the youngest MVP in NBA history at just 22 years old.
First Team Dominance
Joining Rose in the backcourt is Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who earned his 13th All-NBA selection and continued to prove he was still among the game’s elite scorers and leaders. The forward spots went to two of the league’s most dynamic superstars — Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who claimed his second consecutive scoring title, and Miami Heat’s LeBron James, who delivered another all-around masterclass in his first season in South Beach. Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard rounded out the First Team after securing his third consecutive Defensive Player of the Year award while averaging a double-double.
Second Team Excellence
The All-NBA Second Team featured Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook, whose explosive play helped the Thunder to a deep playoff run, and Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, who combined with LeBron James to form one of the league’s most feared duos. Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, fresh off one of the most efficient shooting seasons of his career, and Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol, known for his skillful post play and versatility, claimed the forward slots. At center, New York Knicks star Amare Stoudemire earned the nod after rejuvenating the franchise with his scoring and leadership.
Third Team Standouts
The All-NBA Third Team spotlighted point guard Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets, who led the league in assists and steals, and San Antonio Spurs veteran Manu Ginobili, whose clutch performances helped guide the Spurs to the NBA’s best regular-season record. Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge and Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph both earned career-first All-NBA honors, each serving as the cornerstone of their respective teams’ success. Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford, one of the league’s most fundamentally sound big men, rounded out the list.
A Season to Remember
The selections reflect the 2010–2011 season’s blend of established legends and rising stars. Rose’s meteoric rise to MVP, Durant and Westbrook’s emergence as a powerhouse duo in Oklahoma City, and the formation of Miami’s “Big Three” highlighted a year packed with storylines and unforgettable performances.
The All-NBA Teams are voted on by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters, rewarding not just statistical excellence but leadership, consistency, and impact on winning.
As the playoffs moved toward a dramatic conclusion — culminating in Nowitzki’s Mavericks defeating LeBron’s Heat in the NBA Finals — the All-NBA announcement served as both a celebration of individual brilliance and a snapshot of the league’s shifting power dynamics.
