GM Survey

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PREDICTIONS
* Which team will win the 2022 NBA Finals?
1. Brooklyn Nets — 72%
2. Los Angeles Lakers – 17%
3. Milwaukee Bucks – 10%
> Last year: L.A. Lakers – 81%

* 2021-22 GM Survey, Eastern Conference rankings
1. Brooklyn
2. Milwaukee
3. Miami
4. Philadelphia
5. Atlanta
6. Boston
7. Indiana
> Last year: 64% picked Milwaukee to win the East. Order after the Bucks was Brooklyn, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto and Indiana.

* 2021-22 GM Survey, Western Conference rankings
1. L.A. Lakers
2. Utah
3. Phoenix
4. Denver
5. Golden State
6. LA Clippers
7. Dallas
8. Portland
> Last year: 86% picked the Lakers to win the West. Order after the Lakers was Clippers, Denver, Dallas, Portland, Utah, Golden State and Phoenix.

PLAYERS
* Who will win the 2021-22 Kia MVP?
1. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 37%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 33%
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 13%
4. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 7%
James Harden, Brooklyn – 7%
6. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 3%
> Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 32%

* If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
1. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 43%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 40%
> Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers; Kevin Durant, Brooklyn; LeBron James, L.A. Lakers; Nikola Jokic, Denver; Zion Williamson, New Orleans
> Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic – 43%

* Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 27%
2. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 20%
3. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 17%
4. James Harden, Brooklyn – 13%
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 10%
6. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Luka Doncic, Dallas; Joel Embiid, Philadelphia
> Last year: James Harden – 32%

* Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2020-21?
1. Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis – 17%
2. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 13%
3. Michael Porter Jr., Denver – 10%
4. Darius Garland, Cleveland – 7%
Keldon Johnson, San Antonio – 7%
Ja Morant, Memphis – 7%
Kevin Porter Jr., Houston – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Deandre Ayton, Phoenix; LaMelo Ball, Charlotte; Lonzo Ball, Chicago; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; De’Andre Hunter, Atlanta; Caris LeVert, Indiana; Terance Mann, LA Clippers; Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota; Devin Vassell, San Antonio; Zion Williamson, New Orleans
> Last year: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Michael Porter Jr. – 15%

* Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 57%
2. Damian Lillard, Portland – 17%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 13%
4. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 7%
Chris Paul, Phoenix – 7%
> Last year: Stephen Curry – 30%

* Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?
1. James Harden, Brooklyn – 63%
2. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 17%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 10%
> Also receiving votes: Bradley Beal, Washington; Stephen Curry, Golden State; Kevin Durant, Brooklyn
> Last year: James Harden – 68%

* Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
1. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 67%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 17%
3. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Luka Doncic, Dallas; Khris Middleton, Milwaukee
> Last year: LeBron James – 57%

* Who is the best power forward in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 63%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 27%
3. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 10%
> Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 46%

* Who is the best center in the NBA?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 63%
2. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 23%
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 7%
Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 7%
> Last year: Nikola Jokic – 50%

OFFSEASON MOVES
* Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?
1. Miami Heat – 47%
2. Los Angeles Lakers – 17%
3. Brooklyn Nets – 7%
Houston Rockets – 7%
Washington Wizards – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers
> Last year: L.A. Lakers – 37%

* Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?
1. Kyle Lowry, Miami – 77%
2. Russell Westbrook, L.A. Lakers – 17%
> Also receiving votes: Spencer Dinwiddie, Washington; Jonas Valanciunas, New Orleans
> Last year: Chris Paul – 44%

* What was the most underrated player acquisition?
1. Larry Nance Jr., Portland – 28%
2. Patty Mills, Brooklyn – 17%
3. Spencer Dinwiddie, Washington – 14%
4. Lonzo Ball, Chicago – 10%
5. Kemba Walker, New York – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Alex Caruso, Chicago; DeMar DeRozan, Chicago; Andre Drummond, Philadelphia; Devonte’ Graham, New Orleans; Jeff Green, Denver; Dennis Schroder, Boston; Jonas Valanciunas, New Orleans
> Last year: Serge Ibaka – 15%

* Which team will be most improved in 2021-22?
1. Chicago Bulls – 27%
2. Golden State Warriors – 13%
Los Angeles Lakers – 13%
3. Charlotte Hornets – 10%
4. New Orleans Pelicans – 7%
Toronto Raptors – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, Washington Wizards
> Last year: N/A

* What was the most surprising move of the offseason?
1. Russell Westbrook to the Lakers – 50%
2. DeMar DeRozan to Chicago – 22%
3. Lonzo Ball to Chicago – 5%
> Also receiving votes: Danny Ainge stepping down in Boston; Zach Collins to San Antonio; Devonte’ Graham to New Orleans; Mason Plumlee to Charlotte; Ben Simmons not reporting to training camp; P.J. Tucker to Miami; Kemba Walker buyout
> Last year: Gordon Hayward to Charlotte – 54%

ROOKIES & INTERNATIONAL
* Who will win the 2021-22 Rookie of the Year?
1. Jalen Green, Houston – 47%
2. Cade Cunningham, Detroit – 40%
3. Jalen Suggs, Orlando – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Davion Mitchell, Sacramento; Alperen Sengun, Houston
> Last year: LaMelo Ball – 39%

* Which rookie will be the best player in five years?
1. Evan Mobley, Cleveland – 33%
2. Cade Cunningham, Detroit – 30%
3. Jalen Green, Houston – 23%
4. Jalen Suggs, Orlando – 10%
5. Davion Mitchell, Sacramento – 3%
> Last year: James Wiseman – 36%
> Five years ago: Ben Simmons – 70%

* Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?
1. Jalen Suggs (5), Orlando – 23%
2. Alperen Sengun (16), Houston – 20%
3. James Bouknight (11), Charlotte – 7%
Jalen Johnson (20), Atlanta – 7%
Trey Murphy III (17), New Orleans – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Scottie Barnes (4), Toronto; Brandon Boston Jr. (51), LA Clippers; Jared Butler (40), Utah; Chris Duarte (13), Indiana; Luka Garza (52), Detroit; Isaiah Jackson (22), Indiana; Keon Johnson (21), LA Clippers; Kai Jones (19), Charlotte; Miles McBride (36), New York; Davion Mitchell (9), Sacramento; Cam Thomas (27), Brooklyn
> Last year: Tyrese Haliburton – 43%

* Who is the best international player in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 60%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 27%
3. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 13%
> Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 68%

* Who is the best international player NOT in the NBA?
1. Nikola Mirotic – 53%
2. Vasilije Micic – 23%
3. Victor Wembanyama – 13%
> Also receiving votes: Marc Gasol; Mike James; Nikola Jovic
> Last year: N/A

DEFENSE
* Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 47%
2. Rudy Gobert, Utah – 17%
3. Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee – 10%
Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 10%
4. Ben Simmons, Philadelphia – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Jimmy Butler, Miami; Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers; Draymond Green, Golden State
> Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 46%

* Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
1. Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee – 50%
2. Ben Simmons, Philadelphia – 17%
3. Jimmy Butler, Miami – 10%
Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 10%
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Patrick Beverley, Minnesota; Marcus Smart, Boston
> Last year: N/A

* Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?
1. Rudy Gobert, Utah – 77%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 13%
3. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 10%
> Last year: N/A

* Who is the most versatile defender in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 40%
2. Ben Simmons, Philadelphia – 27%
3. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 10%
4. Draymond Green, Golden State – 7%
Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Bam Adebayo, Miami; Jimmy Butler, Miami; Paul George, LA Clippers
> Last year: N/A

* Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?
1. Milwaukee Bucks – 40%
2. Utah Jazz – 33%
3. Los Angeles Lakers – 10%
4. Miami Heat – 7%
> Also receiving votes: New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns
> Last year: N/A

COACHES
* Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 55%
2. Monty Williams, Phoenix – 17%
3. Quin Snyder, Utah – 14%
4. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 10%
5. Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee – 3%
> Last year: Erik Spoelstra – 46%

* Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?
1. Monty Williams, Phoenix – 50%
2. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 10%
Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 10%
Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 10%
Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 10%
> Also receiving votes: Nate McMillan, Atlanta; Steve Nash, Brooklyn; Doc Rivers, Philadelphia
> Last year: Erik Spoelstra – 32%

* Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
1. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 37%
2. Rick Carlisle, Indiana – 27%
3. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 10%
4. Nick Nurse, Toronto – 7%
Quin Snyder, Utah – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee; Doc Rivers, Philadelphia; Tom Thibodeau, New York; Frank Vogel, L.A. Lakers
> Last year: Erik Spoelstra – 26%

* Which head coach runs the best offense?
1. Quin Snyder, Utah – 27%
2. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 23%
3. Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee – 17%
4. Steve Nash, Brooklyn – 10%
5. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 7%
Monty Williams, Phoenix – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Indiana; Chris Finch, Minnesota; Michael Malone, Denver
> Last year: N/A

* Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?
1. Tom Thibodeau, New York – 37%
2. Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee – 17%
3. Quin Snyder, Utah – 13%
4. Frank Vogel, L.A. Lakers – 10%
5. Nick Nurse, Toronto – 7%
Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers; Doc Rivers, Philadelphia; Monty Williams, Phoenix
> Last year: N/A

* Which new or relocated head coach will make the biggest impact on his new team?
1. Rick Carlisle, Indiana – 64%
2. Ime Udoka, Boston – 14%
3. Jason Kidd, Dallas – 11%
> Also receiving votes: Chauncey Billups, Portland; Jamahl Mosley, Orlando; Wes Unseld Jr., Washington
> Last year: Steve Nash – 28%

* Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA?
1. Kenny Atkinson, Golden State – 17%
Darvin Ham, Milwaukee – 17%
3. Scott Brooks, Portland – 10%
David Vanterpool, Brooklyn – 10%
5. Nate Tibbets, Orlando – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Mark Bryant, Phoenix; Sam Cassell, Philadelphia; Mike D’Antoni, New Orleans; Alex Jenson, Utah; Jay Larranaga, LA Clippers; Charles Lee, Milwaukee; Mike Longabardi, Sacramento; John Lucas, Houston; Lloyd Pierce, Indiana; Damon Stoudamire, Boston; Jacque Vaughn, Brooklyn
> Last year: Mike D’Antoni – 18%

* Which active player will make the best head coach someday?
1. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 34%
2. Rajon Rondo, L.A. Lakers – 14%
3. T.J. McConnell, Indiana – 10%
4. Mike Conley Utah – 7%
Udonis Haslem, Miami – 7%
Garrett Temple, New Orleans – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Harrison Barnes, Sacramento; Malcolm Brogdon, Indiana; Draymond Green, Golden State; Joe Ingles, Utah; LeBron James, L.A. Lakers; Patty Mills, Brooklyn
> Last year: Chris Paul – 36%

MISCELLANEOUS
* Which team is the most fun to watch?
1. Brooklyn Nets – 30%
2. Golden State Warriors – 17%
3. Atlanta Hawks – 10%
Charlotte Hornets – 10%
5. Dallas Mavericks – 7%
Denver Nuggets – 7%
Los Angeles Lakers – 7%
Phoenix Suns – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz
> Last year: N/A

* Which team has the best home-court advantage?
1. Utah Jazz – 47%
2. Denver Nuggets – 20%
3. New York Knicks – 10%
4. Portland Trail Blazers – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns
> Last year: N/A

* Which team has the most promising young core?
1. Atlanta Hawks – 50%
2. Houston Rockets – 10%
3. Boston Celtics – 7%
Memphis Grizzlies – 7%
New Orleans Pelicans – 7%
Phoenix Suns – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Charlotte Hornets, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves
> Last year: New Orleans – 41%

* Which player is the most athletic?
1. Zion Williamson, New Orleans – 27%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 20%
3. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 17%
4. Zach LaVine, Chicago – 13%
5. Ja Morant, Memphis – 10%
> Also receiving votes: Hamidou Diallo, Detroit; LeBron James, L.A. Lakers; Derrick Jones Jr., Chicago; Ben Simmons, Philadelphia
> Last year: N/A

* Which player is the best pure shooter?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 90%
> Also receiving votes: Seth Curry, Philadelphia; Kevin Durant, Brooklyn; Duncan Robinson, Miami
> Last year: N/A

* Which player is the fastest with the ball?
1. De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento – 59%
2. Ja Morant, Memphis – 24%
3. Russell Westbrook, L.A. Lakers – 14%
4. Ish Smith, Charlotte – 3%
> Last year: N/A

* Which player is the best at moving without the ball?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 50%
2. Duncan Robinson, Miami – 20%
3. Klay Thompson, Golden State – 17%
> Also receiving votes: Devin Booker, Phoenix; Mikal Bridges, Phoenix; Seth Curry, Philadelphia; Doug McDermott, San Antonio
> Last year: N/A

* Which player is the best passer?
1. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 33%
Nikola Jokic, Denver – 33%
3. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 10%
4. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%
> Also receiving votes: LaMelo Ball, Charlotte; Facundo Campazzo, Denver; James Harden, Brooklyn; Russell Westbrook, L.A. Lakers; Trae Young, Atlanta
> Last year: LeBron James – 46%

* Which player is the best leader?
1. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 43%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 20%
3. Damian Lillard, Portland – 17%
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 10%
> Also receiving votes: Jimmy Butler, Miami; Stephen Curry, Golden State; Nikola Jokic, Denver
> Last year: N/A

* Who is the most versatile player in the NBA?
1. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 57%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 17%
3. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 13%
4. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%
Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 7%
> Last year: LeBron James – 61%

* Which player has the best basketball IQ?
1. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 53%
2. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 30%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 10%
4. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 7%
> Last year: N/A%

* Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
1. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 41%
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 24%
3. Damian Lillard, Portland – 17%
4. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%
Nikola Jokic, Denver – 7%
6. Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn – 3%
> Last year: Damian Lillard – 32%

* What rule (regarding play, schedule, Draft/Lottery, playoff format, etc.) most needs to change?
1. Take/transition fouls – 13%
2. Additional coach’s challenge/keep it when successful – 10%
Free agency before Draft – 10%
Schedule – 10%
Seed playoffs 1-16 – 10%
6. Elam ending – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Agent and executive barrier needs to be tighter; Allow more bench celebration; Corner 3s same distance as above-break; Draft tiebreaker opposite of playoff tiebreaker; Encourage diversity of play; In-season tournament; Lottery odds; Mandatory Draft medical information; Non-basketball moves; One free throw attempt for shooting foul; Player trade demands; Review time
> Last year: N/A%

*Who is the cheapest owner in the NBA?
1. Robert Sarver - 100%

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[lilfishi22]

Nothing too controversial.

I kinda thought Bridges and Ayton would get some votes in the defense categories. I also don't like players taking up multiple positional categories. Basically Lebron/Giannis/Luka dominating across the positions.

[suns12345]

Is that last category legit? about cheapest owner?? lmao

[WeekapaugGroove]

Good to see the GMs also hate the take a foul to stop a fast break bull that everyone does now.

Like I totally understand why teams do it but it sucks from a entertainment standpoint.

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[8on]

Is that last category legit? about cheapest owner?? lmao

Looks like a typo

in the original survey.

[suns12345]

Good to see the GMs also hate the take a foul to stop a fast break bull that everyone does now.

Like I totally understand why teams do it but it sucks from a entertainment standpoint.

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boggles my mind why they have made all these changes to address the drawing fouls problem (harden, trae young etc.) yet don't fix a rule that diminishes entertainment in the game so obviously AND which has been addressed by an equivalent rule that works (FIBA)

Dont make no sense!!