On Thursday, the All-NBA G League First, Second, and Third Teams were announced by the league. Just like the NBA, these teams are position-less. Here is a look at which players saw their names revealed to be considered the best of the best in the G League this season.
All-NBA G League Teams Announced for 2023-24
All-NBA G League First Team
- G – Mac McClung, Osceola Magic
The 25-year-old McClung was MVP of the G League for 2023-24. The 6-2 guard averaged 24.7 points (51.5% from the field), 4.6 rebounds, and 6.5 assists. Undrafted in 2021, McClung has played just four NBA games. Despite this, he’s the reigning back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner.
Mac McClung has been named to the All-NBA G League first team!✨@OrlandoMagic @nbagleague @OHP_Venues pic.twitter.com/Ss8ldLJ4jB
— Osceola Magic (@OsceolaMagic) April 18, 2024
- G – Alondes Williams, Sioux Falls Skyforce
The 24-year-old Williams appeared in 27 regular season games for Sioux Falls. The 6-4 guard averaged 21.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 7.2 assists. Williams played seven games for the Miami Heat this season totaling five points. He saw action in one game for the Brooklyn Nets in 2022-23.
- G – Jason Preston, Memphis Hustle/Salt Lake City Stars
The 33rd selection in the 2021 NBA Draft, Preston was among the assist leaders in the G League. In 31 regular season games, the 6-4 guard averaged 16.5 points, 9.4 rebounds, 9.7 assists, and 1.6 steals. He made 44.5% of his three-point tries. The 24-year-old played in seven Utah Jazz games in 2023-24 finishing with 12 points, 17 rebounds, and 16 assists. He participated in 14 Los Angeles Clippers games in 2022-23.
- F – Kenneth Lofton Jr., Delaware Blue Coats/Salt Lake City Stars
Lofton Jr., a 6-7 forward, played 19 G League regular season games. He averaged 25.1 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks shooting 56.4% from the field. Lofton Jr. has played 45 NBA games since 2022-23. He had 42 points with the Memphis Grizzlies on April 9, 2023.
The Kenneth Lofton Jr experience was everything we wanted and more
Who else is hoping this dude is on the Jazz next season? pic.twitter.com/y7t2dCM1QG
— Jazz Lead (@JazzLead) April 15, 2024
- C – Oscar Tshiebwe, Indiana Mad Ants
The 2023-24 G League Rookie of the Year, Tshiebwe was the National Player of the Year at Kentucky in 2021-22. The 6-9 center played 23 G League regular season games averaging 16.2 points and 16.0 rebounds. Undrafted in 2023, Tshiebwe played eight games for the Indiana Pacers in 2023-24.
Oscar Tshiebwe wins G League Rookie of The Year!
BBN pic.twitter.com/00ii93t7CN
— Big Blue Carti (@BigBlueCarti) April 2, 2024
All-NBA G League Second and Third Team
The All-NBA G League Second Team consists of Trevelin Queen (Osceola Magic), Mason Jones (Stockton Kings), Malcolm Hill (Birmingham Squadron), Justin Champagnie (Capital City Go-Go), and Darius Bazley (Salt Lake City Stars).
Queen was named the MVP of the G League in 2021-22 while with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Bazley combined to make 108 starts for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2020-21 and 2021-22.
On the All-NBA G League Third Team are JD Davison (Maine Celtics), Ethan Thompson (Mexico City Capitanes), Adama Sanogo (Windy City Bulls), Jahmi’us Ramsey (Oklahoma City Blue), and Elfrid Payton (Indiana Mad Ants).
Payton was the 10th overall selection in the 2014 NBA Draft. He has played 500 regular season games in the NBA averaging 10.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 5.7 assists.
