All-NBA snub team 2025: Devin Booker, Trae Young lead list; Lakers star gets special mention

The 2024-25 All-NBA teams were released on Friday with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, and Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charts

Published on: May 24, 2025, 07:39:44 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The 2024-25 All-NBA teams were released on Friday with Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Denver’s Nikola Jokic, and Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charts. Also in the first All-NBA team were Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell, who made the first team for the first time.

Devin Booker led the All-NBA snub team 2025 (Getty Images via AFP)

LeBron James led the second team. He was joined by Anthony Edwards, Evan Mobley, Stephen Curry, and Jalen Brunson.

Detroit's Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Haliburton, James Harden, Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Williams were named to the third team.

However, fans noted that several big names were left out of the three lists. We looked into these players' seasons and made an All-NBA snub team.

Tyrese Maxey, Devin Booker, Trae Young lead All-NBA snub team

Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers was the NBA’s sixth-leading scorer at 27.1 points per game. With 6.0 assists, 1.9 steals, and a 43.8/33.7/87.1 shooting split, his all-around scoring kept Philly in the playoff hunt (19-27 record). His recent surge (29.1 points, 7.0 assists in January) and league-leading 86 clutch points (tied with Young) made his omission surprising.

Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns is a four-time All-Star. Booker averaged 25.5 points, 6.7 assists, and 1.2 steals on 44.4/34.1/89.3 shooting. Despite Phoenix’s middling 24-22 record, Booker’s 14 games with 30+ points and recent hot streak (29.0 points over 10 games) under new coach Mike Budenholzer underscored his elite scoring.

Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks, a three-time All-Star, led the NBA with 11.4 assists per game, adding 22.7 points, 1.3 steals, and 25 double-doubles (only non-center to achieve this), on 40.2/34.0/85.4 shooting. Despite Atlanta’s 22-25 record, Young’s playmaking fueled their NBA Cup semifinal run and kept them in the Play-In mix.

Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets, a first-time All-Star in 2025, averaged 19.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists on 49.6% shooting in 76 games.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, and Lakers guard Luka Doncic did not receive an All-NBA vote because of the games played requirement.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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