The annual All-NBA team reveal always sparks debate. This season, the 2025 selections triggered quite some heated arguments about deserving stars who were left off the list. So, who were the biggest snubs of 2025? Did any surprise inclusions steal the spotlight? Let’s look at the full All-NBA rosters, where we also look at some surprising omissions. We also explore how fans and analysts have reacted.
The Official 2025 All-NBA Team
This year’s All-NBA team has got a good balance of established superstars of courts, along with MVP candidates, and an exciting crop of first-time selections.
| Team | Player | Franchise Team |
| First Team | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Nikola Jokić | Denver Nuggets | |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics | |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Second Team | Jalen Brunson | New York Knicks |
| Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | |
| Anthony Edwards | Minnesota Timberwolves | |
| LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Evan Mobley | Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Third Team | Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers | |
| James Harden | LA Clippers | |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | New York Knicks | |
| Jalen Williams | Oklahoma City Thunder |
Some selections turned out to be a no-brainer. This includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was fresh off his MVP campaign, headlining the First Team. He found himself amongst former MVPs and seasoned All-NBA players.
Meanwhile, LeBron James made history by securing his 21st All-NBA selection at age 40. He continues to set a different level with this unprecedented milestone, showcasing that age is just a number.
The Snubs and Surprises
When the NBA announced its list of 15 names, fans showcased their passion through debates. Some names many fans mentioned in union regarding snubs include
Alperen Şengün of Houston Rockets
The Turkish center averaged 19.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists in 76 games. But despite clocking these numbers, Şengün did not see his name in any of the three teams. He ranked joint-seven in double-doubles with a total of 45 (along with Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic). He was a vital part of the Houston Rockets squad that finished second in the Western Conference.
Trae Young of Atlanta Hawks
Trae Young is the leader in terms of most assists provided by a player in the 2024-25 NBA. He recorded a whooping 880 assists throughout the season. This means he clocked an average of 11.6 APG, along with 24.2 PPG. But his strong individual stats seemed to remain insufficient for featuring in the 15-member All-NBA Team. Yet, with the Hawks only in the Play-In mix, and some voters citing his shooting efficiency (40.0% FG, 34.0% 3PT), he was excluded despite strong individual stats.
Victor Wembanyama of San Antonio Spurs
If agonizing can be a person, you might think of Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs rookie from France had a spectacular debut. But he later became ineligible for All-NBA due to missing the final 30 games due to a blood clot in his right shoulder, after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. The 65-game minimum turned out as a big barrier for him to feature in the list. His exclusion also serves as a reminder on the importance of availability in this new era of awards voting.
Devin Booker of Phoenix Suns
Booker put up an average of 25.6 points, 7.1 assists and 4.1 rebounds in 75 games. But his exclusion is partly due to Phoenix’s inconsistent team performance and depth of elite guard play in the league.
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