CBS names NBA All-Quarter Century Teams: LeBron, Kobe, and Curry headline First Team

The National Basketball Association (NBA) remains the world’s premier basketball league, attracting the best players from across the globe and generating massive financial and fan attention.

Every aspiring basketball player dreams of competing at the highest level, and CBS recently recognized the league’s top talent of the past 25 years by selecting All-Quarter Century Teams.

Spanning 25 full NBA seasons this century, CBS created three All-Quarter Century Teams using the All-NBA selection formula.

All-Quarter Century First Team

• PG: Stephen Curry 
• SG: Kobe Bryant 
• SF: LeBron James 
• PF: Tim Duncan 
• C: Nikola Jokic 

The first team features arguably the greatest players of the modern NBA era. Each member has achieved iconic status and left a lasting impact on the game.

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All-Quarter Century Second Team

• PG: Chris Paul 
• SG: Dwyane Wade 
• SF: Kevin Durant 
• PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo 
• C: Shaquille O’Neal 

The second team includes elite players who have excelled consistently but may not have reached the same iconic level as the first-team selections. Notably, Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is included, highlighting his credentials, though some argue he could have been a first-team selection over Nikola Jokic.

All-Quarter Century Third Team

• PG: Steve Nash 
• SG: James Harden 
• SF: Kawhi Leonard 
• PF: Dirk Nowitzki 
• C: Dwight Howard 

The third team features another group of highly skilled and accomplished players. However, the inclusion of Dwight Howard as the center remains a point of debate, as many believe other players were more deserving in that position over the last 25 years.

These selections showcase the incredible talent that has defined the NBA in the 21st century, celebrating players who have shaped the game and left a lasting legacy.

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