Fansided

Selecting the 2014-15 All-NBA Teams

By Brad Rowland

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends the shot by New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends the shot by New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the fourth quarter after a Cavalier score during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. James scored 28 points to help the Cavaliers beat the Bucks 108-90. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts in the fourth quarter after a Cavalier score during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. James scored 28 points to help the Cavaliers beat the Bucks 108-90. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Forward – LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers

Remember LeBron James?

LeBron’s decision to migrate back to Cleveland following an insanely productive stretch in Miami was met with some surprise and intrigue, but the early returns have been very positive. The Cavs began the season with an ugly 19-20 mark, aided by a two-week “vacation” by James in the middle of the season, but since then, Cleveland has arguably been the best team in the NBA, and LeBron resembles LeBron again.

For the season, “King James” produced the statistical profile that you would expect, averaging 25.3 points, 7.4 assists and 6.0 rebounds per game with 49/35/71 shooting. Admittedly, that is a dip from his Miami “prime”, but James spent an extended period of time adjusting to his teammates (namely Kyrie Irving), and Cleveland’s roster was built in a way that he did not need to stuff the stat sheet with the same volume.

If you asked me who the best player in the NBA was, the answer would still be LeBron James. It is important to note that any answer to that question doesn’t automatically include LBJ on the All-NBA first team, but James is solidly among the top two forwards in the league in terms of season-long production. That qualifies him, and I have a sneaking suspicion that “peak” LeBron will be arriving for the playoffs.

Be still my heart.

Next: Anthony Davis