Dirk gives way to youth

Kevin Durant has barged in and taken Dirk Nowitzki's place on the all-NBA first team.

The young Oklahoma City star joined LeBron James as the first-team forwards on the all-NBA first team announced moments ago.

Dirk joined Carmelo Anthony on the second team.

This doesn't mean Nowitzki's appearances on the first team are over. But there's more and more competition from the young bucks coming every season.

Here's the first and second teams:

First team

Forward.......LeBron James, Cleveland
Forward.......Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City
Center........Dwight Howard, Orlando
Guard.........Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
Guard.........Dwyane Wade, Miami

Second team

Forward.......Carmelo Anthony, Denver
Forward.......Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas
Center........Amar'e Stoudemire, Phoenix
Guard.........Steve Nash, Phoenix
Guard.........Deron Williams, Utah