DeAndre Jordan makes All-NBA First Team

DeAndre Jordan, once a throw-in when the Clippers discussed a “Big Three,” finally got the recognition that’s largely eluded him.

Jordan was named to the All-NBA First Team on Thursday, eaing recognition as the league’s top center.

Jordan averaged 12.7 points, 13.8 rebounds, 2.3 blocks while shooting a league-leading 70.3 percent from the field. He helped the Clippers stay afloat with Blake Griffin missing more than half of the regular season due to injury.

Jordan, who has never made an All-Star team, was All-NBA Third Team last season.

Chris Paul eaed a spot on the All-NBA Second Team after scoring 19.5 points a game to go with 10 assists per night.

Here are the full teams:

FIRST TEAM

F LeBron James

F Kawhi Leonard

C DeAndre Jordan

G Stephen Curry

G Russell Westbrook

SECOND TEAM

F Kevin Durant

F Draymond Green

C DeMarcus Cousins

G Chris Paul

G Damian Lillard

THIRD TEAM

F Paul George

F LaMarcus Aldridge

C Andre Drummond

G Klay Thompson

G Kyle Lowry

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