NBA Fans React to Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum All-NBA News

Fans take to social media to react to Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum's All-NBA news

Mar 7, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The NBA Finals are almost upon us, with Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers tipping off Friday night. While the NBA MVP award has already been announced, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander taking home their honors, there are still a few awards to be given out.

Not including the Conference Finals MVPs and Finals MVPs, an award that carries significant financial incentive is the All-NBA teams. Having to play 65 games or more to qualify, these nominations factor not only into contracts but into Hall of Fame resumes if the player is worthy. Friday night, those nominations saw the light of day to the public.

The 2024-25 Kia All-NBA First Team:

▪️ Giannis Antetokounmpo of @Bucks
▪️ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of @okcthunder
▪️ Nikola Jokić of @nuggets
▪️ Donovan Mitchell of @cavs
▪️ Jayson Tatum of @celtics pic.twitter.com/oBjm0qKzO1

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 23, 2025

Both earning unanimous selections, Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic and Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum earned All-NBA First Team honors for the 2024-25 season. It's the fourth-straight All-NBA First Team honor for Tatum, while it's the fifth selection to the First Team for Jokic. Seeing this news for their superstars, NBA fans took to social media to react.

"All hail the real mvp," a Nuggets fan said about Jokic.

Consistent greatness pic.twitter.com/rq0FnjAhCV

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 23, 2025

"Do right by him," another fan pleaded.

"Well deserved Tatum 🔥🍀," a fan commented.

"Already miss you @jaytatum0," another fan shared.

"Won’t be 5 unfortunately," another user replied.

Four straight All-NBA First Team selections?

Zero doubt. pic.twitter.com/1FpA1zs6oq

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 23, 2025

As seen by the reactions of both players, it's clear that both fans feel a certain way. For the Nuggets, they are hoping Jokic can get some more help, while Celtics fans are wishing Tatum a speedy recovery and know his four-straight First Team appearances will sadly come to an end.

Nevertheless, Tatum and Jokic were undoubtedly two of the best players in the NBA this season, and the voting showed it.

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