On Tuesday, the NBA announced the All-NBA teams for the 2020-21 season, and two of the league’s top big men were recognized for their outstanding play. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was named to the All-NBA First Team, while Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was named to the All-NBA Second Team.
Embiid, who was named an All-Star starter for the second consecutive season, has been one of the most dominant players in the league this season. He averaged 28.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 51.3% from the field and 36.7% from three-point range. Embiid also led the 76ers to the best record in the Eastern Conference and a spot in the playoffs.
Jokic, meanwhile, has been one of the most versatile players in the league this season. He averaged 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game while shooting 56.6% from the field and 38.8% from three-point range. Jokic also led the Nuggets to a second-place finish in the Western Conference and a spot in the playoffs.
The All-NBA teams are voted on by a panel of 100 media members from around the country, and it is a testament to both Embiid and Jokic’s skill and impact on their respective teams that they were both named to the All-NBA teams. Embiid and Jokic have been two of the best big men in the league this season, and they will both be key players for their teams as they look to make deep playoff runs this year.
