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Five Big Questions Concerning The 2016-17 All-NBA Teams

By Jonathan Macri

Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 4, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) celebrates as forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks over Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) during the second quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) celebrates as forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks over Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) during the second quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Is Anthony Davis a Forward or a Center?

Anthony Davis is making an All-NBA team. He’s averaging 28 and 12, his PER is fourth in the league, and he’s fifth in ESPN’s value added ranking behind only Russ, Harden, LeBron, and Giannis.  His having a place on the team isn’t up for debate, even with New Orleans’ struggles this year.

What voters will have some leeway with is the position they put Davis in on their teams, and that decision could drastically affect who else makes it. The Brow has started 74 games this year, and 36 of those starts have unquestionably come at forward alongside centers Omer Asik or DeMarcus Cousins.

Overall, Davis has spent more time in the middle than at power forward, but that has changed considerably since Cousins’ arrival.

Ultimately, this will come down to voter preference. In all likelihood, they’ll feel that there are more deserving forward candidates than centers, and will put AD in the middle as a result. Speaking of the remaining forward spots…

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