The team has been selected in every season of the league's existence, dating back to its inaugural season in 1946. The All-NBA Team originally had two teams, but since 1988 it is typically composed of three five-man lineups—a first, second, and third team.
The selection process has resulted in a team being chosen every season of the league's history, starting from its inaugural year in 1946. The All-NBA Team initially had two teams but expanded to feature three five-man units: a first, second, and third team, introduced in 1988.