Since the season is starting for real tonight, I thought I would throw out the NBA GM survey to see how everyone feels about the 2015-16 season. Thought it might be fun to look back at the end of the year and see if we were better predictors than the guys who the GM handed his questionnaire to.
Which team will win the 2016 NBA Finals?
San Antonio - I expect them to not care about the regular season but they match up well with GS.
Rank the top four teams in the Eastern Conference.
Cleveland, Atlanta, Toronto, Washington - based on talent, not predicted finish
Rank the top four teams in the Western Conference.
Golden State, San Antonio, Houston, LA Clippers - based on talent, not predicted finish
Who will win the 2015-16 MVP?
Anthony Davis - dude is a freak and he will need to carry them
If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
Anthony Davis - see above
Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
Steph Curry - a PG with great instincts and 35 foot range
Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2015-16?
Giannis Antetokounmpo - was the best player on a 6 seed last year and looked good in Euro basket. Should only get better as he learns to actually play basketball.
Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
Steph Curry
Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?
James Harden
Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
Lebron James - almost went with kawhi since i expect lebron to be in Wade mode this year.
Who is the best power forward in the NBA?
Anthony Davis
Who is the best center in the NBA?
Dwight Howard - When healthy, he implacts both ends more than anyone else
Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?
San Antonio
Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?
Ty Lawson - he is an upgrade over Pat Bev and JET. They will be hard to guard
What was the most underrated player acquisition?
Tiago Splitter, Atlanta - no one seems to think he matters
Which team will be most improved in 2015-16?
Boston - a full year of the team that looked great after February, plus they added the inside scorer they needed with Lee.
Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
Gregg Popovich
What was the most surprising move of the offseason?
David West to San Antonio - took a pay cut to do it.
Who will win the 2015-16 Rookie of the Year?
Jahlil Okafor- he will get touches and plenty of chances to put up big numbers
Which rookie will be the best player in five years?
Karl-Anthony Towns - unless something goes tragically wrong
Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?
Bobby Portis - this guy went 22, and can actually play for the Bulls this year
Who is the best international player in the NBA?
Rudy Gobert
Who is the best international player NOT in the NBA?
Dario Saric
What country is most likely to challenge the U.S. for an Olympic or World Cup gold medal in the next 10 years?
France - Mostly because of Rudy and what I expect his growth to be over the next decade
Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?
Rudy Gobert
Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
Kawhi Leonard
Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?
Tim Duncan
Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?
Golden State
Which new (or relocated) coach will make the biggest impact this season?
Skiles - had to sneak in at least one homer pick
What rule (regarding play, Draft/Lottery, playoff format, etc.) most needs to change?
Intentional foul/Hack a Deandre - this just slows down the game and makes me hate watching Clipper games. Easy to fix.
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Which team will win the 2016 NBA Finals?
San Antonio - I expect them to not care about the regular season but they match up well with GS.
Rank the top four teams in the Eastern Conference.
Cleveland, Miami, Chicago, Toronto - based on talent, not predicted finish
Rank the top four teams in the Western Conference.
San Antonio, LA Clippers, Oklahoma City, Golden State- based on talent, not predicted finish
Who will win the 2015-16 MVP?
LeBron James - Cavs end up with the best record, despite Kyrie missing a lot of games. LBJ has another great season.
If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
Anthony Davis - He has it all on offense and defense. Only concern is his ability to stay healthy.
Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
Steph Curry - a PG with great instincts and 35 foot range
Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2015-16?
Victor Oladipo - Playing off the ball even more and the offense we play will do wonders for his efficiency and overall numbers
Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
Chris Paul
Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?
James Harden
Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
Lebron James
Who is the best power forward in the NBA?
Anthony Davis
Who is the best center in the NBA?
Demarcus Cousins
Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?
San Antonio
Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?
Ty Lawson
What was the most underrated player acquisition?
Gerald Green
Which team will be most improved in 2015-16?
Orlando
Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
Gregg Popovich
What was the most surprising move of the offseason?
David West leaving 12 million on the table for a chance at a ring
Who will win the 2015-16 Rookie of the Year?
Jahlil Okafor- he will get touches and plenty of chances to put up big numbers
Which rookie will be the best player in five years?
Karl-Anthony Towns - unless something goes tragically wrong
Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?
Bobby Portis - this guy went 22, and can actually play for the Bulls this year
Who is the best international player in the NBA?
Marc Gasol
Who is the best international player NOT in the NBA?
Dario Saric
What country is most likely to challenge the U.S. for an Olympic or World Cup gold medal in the next 10 years?
Serbia
Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?
Kawhi Leonard
Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
Kawhi Leonard
Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?
Tim Duncan
Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?
Memphis
Which new (or relocated) coach will make the biggest impact this season?
Skiles
What rule (regarding play, Draft/Lottery, playoff format, etc.) most needs to change?
Goaltending. Needs to be the FIBA rule.
San Antonio - I expect them to not care about the regular season but they match up well with GS.
Rank the top four teams in the Eastern Conference.
Cleveland, Miami, Chicago, Toronto - based on talent, not predicted finish
Rank the top four teams in the Western Conference.
San Antonio, LA Clippers, Oklahoma City, Golden State- based on talent, not predicted finish
Who will win the 2015-16 MVP?
LeBron James - Cavs end up with the best record, despite Kyrie missing a lot of games. LBJ has another great season.
If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
Anthony Davis - He has it all on offense and defense. Only concern is his ability to stay healthy.
Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
Steph Curry - a PG with great instincts and 35 foot range
Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2015-16?
Victor Oladipo - Playing off the ball even more and the offense we play will do wonders for his efficiency and overall numbers
Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
Chris Paul
Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?
James Harden
Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
Lebron James
Who is the best power forward in the NBA?
Anthony Davis
Who is the best center in the NBA?
Demarcus Cousins
Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?
San Antonio
Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?
Ty Lawson
What was the most underrated player acquisition?
Gerald Green
Which team will be most improved in 2015-16?
Orlando
Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
Gregg Popovich
What was the most surprising move of the offseason?
David West leaving 12 million on the table for a chance at a ring
Who will win the 2015-16 Rookie of the Year?
Jahlil Okafor- he will get touches and plenty of chances to put up big numbers
Which rookie will be the best player in five years?
Karl-Anthony Towns - unless something goes tragically wrong
Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?
Bobby Portis - this guy went 22, and can actually play for the Bulls this year
Who is the best international player in the NBA?
Marc Gasol
Who is the best international player NOT in the NBA?
Dario Saric
What country is most likely to challenge the U.S. for an Olympic or World Cup gold medal in the next 10 years?
Serbia
Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?
Kawhi Leonard
Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
Kawhi Leonard
Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?
Tim Duncan
Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?
Memphis
Which new (or relocated) coach will make the biggest impact this season?
Skiles
What rule (regarding play, Draft/Lottery, playoff format, etc.) most needs to change?
Goaltending. Needs to be the FIBA rule.
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