WASHINGTON, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets guard James Harden are heading the All-NBA First Team, which was announced by the NBA on Thursday.

This marks the first All-NBA First Team honor for Antetokounmpo, a two-time Second Team member. Harden earns his fifth First Team nod.

The First Team also features Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.

The NBA also announced the All-NBA Second Team, consisting of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, Warriors forward Kevin Durant, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard and Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving.

The All-NBA Third Team is made up of Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker.