Bryant leads the way

NEW YORK (AP) - Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has been unanimously named to the All-NBA team. Bryant was voted to the first team for the third straight season and sixth time in his career after leading the Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference.

Bryant is joined on the first team by New Orleans guard Chris Paul Boston forward Kevin Garnett, Cleveland forward LeBron James and Orlando center Dwight Howard.

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