2002-03 All-NBA First Team

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Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, Shaquille O’Neal

Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady once again made the All-NBA First Team, as both shooting
guards were spectacular on offense. Bryant posted 30.0 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 5.9 APG, and 0.8 BPG as a
member of the Lakers and started staking his claim as the best payer on the team. Unsurprisingly,
beef rumors between Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal started becoming prevalent as neither player
wanted a backseat role.

Tracy McGrady averaged 32.1 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 5.5 APG, and 0.8 BPG as a member of the Orlando
Magic in the best season of his career. T-Mac was rising over defenders, shooting over people,
and attacking the basket with incredible athleticism. McGrady also led all players in scoring over
the year. At the first forward spot was Kevin Garnett, the superstar for the Minnesota
Timberwolves, who averaged 23.0 PPG, 13.4 RPG, 6.0 APG, and 1.6 BPG.

At the second forward spot was Tim Duncan, the league’s MVP once again. The Big Fundamental
posted 23.3 PPG, 12.9 RPG, and 3.9 APG for the Spurs and guided them to the best record in the
NBA and eventually won the NBA championship. In an accolade-filled season, Duncan was the
best player in the NBA at that point. Of course, Shaq continued his dominance at center by
posting 27.5 PPG and 11.1 RPG over 67 games played.