The NBA wrapped up its awards season by revealing the 2024-25 All-NBA Teams. Unsurprisingly, MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić, and Giannis Antetokounmpo headlined the First Team. Legends like LeBron James and Stephen Curry also extended their All-NBA streaks. But with only 15 players selected, disappointment was inevitable. Some players met the performance bar but failed to make the cut. Others produced elite seasons but missed out due to the 65-game minimum rule. The list of 2024-25 All-NBA snubs is long and slightly controversial.
2024-25 All-NBA Snubs (And Honorable Mentions)
Alperen Sengun – Houston Rockets
Alperen Sengun dominated as the leader of a 52-win Rockets team that finished second in the West. He averaged 19.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists over 76 games. His 45 double-doubles tied him for seventh in the league.
A global media panel of 100 voters selected the 2024-25 Kia All-NBA Team.
Voters selected five players for the First Team, five players for the Second Team and five players for the Third Team at any position.
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— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 23, 2025
Three of the four other players who averaged at least 19 points and 10 rebounds made the All-NBA list. Sengun did not. He received only 6 second-team votes and 40 third-team votes—ten points shy of earning a spot. Ironically, if he had 11 more points he would have made it ahead of former Rockets Cornerstone James Harden.
Sengun’s omission headlines the 2024-25 All-NBA snubs. No Rockets player made the teams, despite the franchise’s stellar regular season.
Jaren Jackson Jr. – Memphis Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr. raised his game amid Ja Morant’s extended absences. He averaged 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 1.5 blocks in under 30 minutes per game. He also shot 48.8% from the floor and 37.5% from deep.
A former Defensive Player of the Year, Jackson didn’t even make an All-Defensive team this year. The Grizzlies struggled post all-star break, likely hurting his All-NBA case. He received just one second-team vote and 52 third-team votes.
His exclusion adds another name to the 2024-25 All-NBA snubs list.
Trae Young – Atlanta Hawks
Trae Young’s stats screamed All-NBA, but team performance buried his chances. The Hawks stayed mediocre, but Young kept them afloat. His exclusion from the All-NBA teams remains baffling. His entry into the all-star game even came via being an injury replacement for Giannis.
He ranks as one of the most productive guards in the league year after year. His status as a clear 2024-25 All-NBA snub underscores the effect of team record on individual recognition.
Ivica Zubac – Los Angeles Clippers
Ivica Zubac was a defensive anchor for the Clippers and earned an All-Defensive Second Team nod. He played a career-high 32.8 minutes per game, averaged 12.6 points, and finished sixth in Defensive Player of the Year voting.
He received 15 third-team votes but fell short of cracking the final All-NBA rosters. His presence on a top-tier defense makes him a credible All-NBA snub in 2024-25.
Darius Garland – Cleveland Cavaliers
Darius Garland bounced back from a tough 2023-24 season. He averaged 20.6 points, 6.7 assists, and 1.2 steals while guiding Cleveland to the East’s top seed.
Yet with Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley already named to the All-NBA teams, voters likely didn’t want to reward a third Cavalier. Garland falls victim to roster politics and lands among this season’s snubs.
Domantas Sabonis – Sacramento Kings
Domantas Sabonis once again led the league in rebounding and recorded 61 double-doubles and 10 triple-doubles. He averaged 19.1 points and 6.0 assists as a point center.
Despite past All-NBA selections, Sabonis only got four third-team votes this year. His team’s slide to play-in status likely hurt him. Still, his season merits inclusion in any list of 2024-25 All-NBA snubs.
Pascal Siakam – Indiana Pacers
Pascal Siakam helped stabilize the Pacers while Tyrese Haliburton battled inconsistency. He averaged 20.2 points and 6.9 rebounds and made the All-Star Game.
Haliburton got an All-NBA Third Team nod. Siakam received just four third-team votes. That makes Siakam another victim of positional crowding and voter preference.
Bam Adebayo – Miami Heat
Bam Adebayo’s elite defense couldn’t overcome Miami’s inconsistency or his stagnant offensive development. He missed both All-NBA and All-Defensive teams this season.
His three All-Star appearances and five All-Defensive selections highlight his pedigree. Still, 2024-25 marked another year where he couldn’t break through to All-NBA status.
Devin Booker – Phoenix Suns
Devin Booker averaged 25.6 points and 7.1 assists while logging a career-high 37.3 minutes per game. Yet his scoring dipped, and the Suns underachieved.
Phoenix missed the play-in tournament. Booker’s plus/minus plummeted from +316 last year to -175 this season. His role in the team’s failure likely hurt him more than his stats helped.
Honorable Mentions (Did Not Meet 65-Game Minimum)
Some elite players had All-NBA seasons cut short by injury. The 65-game minimum rule disqualified them entirely, even if their per-game output was outstanding.
Luka Dončić was phenomenal again, averaging 28-8-7. Kevin Durant looked like his usual self. Tyrese Maxey had a solid year. Paolo Banchero took another leap, and Victor Wembanyama made highlights nightly. But none of them played enough games to qualify.
Ja Morant dealt with so many injuries. Jaylen Brown missed time too. These guys didn’t just miss out because of performance—they were disqualified by availability.
It’s frustrating, especially when you know these players would’ve made strong cases. But with the new rules in place, games played matter more than ever. Great seasons, but rules are rules.
The 2024-25 All-NBA Snubs
The 2024-25 All-NBA snubs list offers a glimpse into the flaws of the selection process. From injuries to team record and vote-splitting, many factors influence recognition. With the 65-game minimum rule now firmly in place, more deserving players will miss out each year.
Whether overlooked due to missed games or underrated despite stellar play, these names all deserve recognition. The conversation about the 2024-25 All-NBA snubs will continue well into the offseason.
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