With just weeks to go of the 2023 NSL regular season, the ALL-NSL teams will soon be at the forefront of the league�s collective mind. Which fifteen players will make the team? Which fifteen players best embody personal and team success? Factors that will impact the decision making will be NSL impact, team success, positions and a sprinkle of �real-world� value�/legacy.


ALL-NSL FIRST TEAM:

* Giannis Antetokounmpo (San Antonio)
* LeBron James (Portland)
* Kevin Durant (Portland)
* Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Milwaukee)
* Joel Embiid (Washington)


Making the First Team is a massive achievement in any player�s career; congratulations to the aforementioned players, Giannis, LeBron, KD, SGA and Joel Embiid.

Giannis leads the team as the undoubted best player in the league who is on the team with the current best record out of all thirty teams. He is great-to-elite in every facet of the game aside from three point shooting and free throws. In the game, he looks about 8 foot tall and the 2k coders really were drinking

Lebron and KD form what is probably the greatest (legitimate) pairing in NSL history (aside from Spurs being gifted nine weeks of Giannis and Lebron), with two of the most complete players in basketball history playing out the twilight of their careers together. On paper, they should be close to unbeatable but this season, stars are as weak as they have ever been in 2k. Both stuff the stat sheet and are a big reason as to why Portland are at the peak.

SGA represents one of the brightest rising stars in the league and fills a guard slot. Developing into one of the games most subtly unstoppable scorers, his crafty finishing, elite agility and persistent focus bodes will for his pursuit for superstardom.

Joel Embiid, arguably the most dominant big man in the game, now on the most dominant team (win streak 20+), is a no-brainer pick to anchor the middle. Possibly his first First-Team, he is a legitimate superstar and inspiring player to follow.


ALL-NSL SECOND TEAM:

* Jayson Tatum (Boston)
* Kawhi Leonard (New York)
* Devin Booker (Washington)
* James Harden (San Antonio)
* Bam Adebayo (Memphis)


Top-ten players in the league (world), very impressive. Many of these players are leading their teams to new heights in terms of success. Congratulations to Jayson Tatum, Kawhi, Book, The Beard and Bam.

Jayson Tatum leads the league in scoring and three point shooting and should take the scoring crown, which is a huge achievement. He is the jewel in the crown of the Celtics empire, reaching true superstar-status and leading his team, accordingly. The Celtics are poised to play in the post-season for the first time.

Kawhi needs no introduction. One of the greatest players in the game, an NSL champion and revered competitor. The Knicks have embarrassed almost every other GM when it comes to how great they have performed at the trade table this season, and Kawhi now leads a terrific team towards what should be a successful playoff run.

Book finally has a team around him that can push for a title. He remains one of the greatest shooters in the game and his smooth offensive game remains pivotal to Washington success.

The Beard, the most successful player in the league to date, has continued to turn everything he touches to gold. Multiple championships, his scoring/playmaking remains elite as does the team he plays for.

Bam was a surprise, superstar acquisition for the Grizzlies, as they look to push closer to �all-in�. He has been a constant supply of rebounding and inside scoring for the Grizzlies and their hybrid team.



ALL-NSL THIRD TEAM:

* Stephen Curry (Denver)

* Anthony Davis (Chicago)

* Jaylen Brown (Memphis)

* Jimmy Butler (Minnesota)