Former Duke Blue Devil earns All-NBA Third Team honors after breakout year
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The NBA announced their All-NBA teams Sunday night and the Duke Blue Devils had one representative. Of the 15 players to earn All-NBA honors, Jalen Johnson was the only Duke alum after having a breakout season for the Atlanta Hawks.
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Johnson made his first All-Star selection during the 2025-26 season, averaging 22.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1.2 steals. As a result, he was named to the All-NBA Third Team, alongside Tyrese Maxey (76ers), Jamal Murray (Nuggets), Chet Holmgren (Thunder) and Jalen Duren (Pistons).
The second team consisted of Jaylen Brown (Celtics), Kawhi Leonard (Clippers), Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers), Kevin Durant (Rockets) and Jalen Brunson (Knicks). That meant Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder), Nikola Jokic (Nuggets), Victor Wembanyama (Spurs), Luka Doncic (Lakers) and Cade Cunningham (Pistons) made the All NBA First Team.
This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Duke alum earns All-NBA Third Team honors after breakout year