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NBA 2015-16 ‘All-Entertainment’ Teams: A Look At The League’s Flashiest Players

By Jon Shames

January 5, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) look on during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 117-91. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 5, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) look on during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 117-91. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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If the NBA were to give recognition to its most exciting players, who would make the cut?

January 5, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) look on during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 117-91. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 5, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) look on during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 117-91. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

When it comes to excitement in the NBA, very few fans go home disappointed.

There’s no sport on earth that presents as many highlight opportunities as does basketball. The fluid nature of the game itself, coupled with the athleticism and skill of the professionals who play it makes the NBA a viable medium for the jaw-dropping displays of athleticism and coordination that keep fans coming back.

It takes size, skill, and athleticism to make the league to begin with, but there are some who dominate those areas more than others; the ones who do are the ones that make the highlight tapes on a consistent basis.

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The NBA, when it boils down, is entertainment. Fans love to invest time and money into watching their favorite players represent their cities, but there are a few select talents that are fun to watch for anyone and everyone. With that said, here are the “All-Entertainment” First, Second, and Third Teams, featuring only the league’s most exciting players.

Next: Honorable Mentions