Nba did a mid season media survey. The results….

[Kblaze8855]

Which team is poised to make a big second-half run?
1. Golden State – 43%
2. LA Clippers – 27%
T-3. Memphis – 7%
T-3. Miami – 7%
T-3. Milwaukee – 7%
T-6. Boston – 3%
T-6. Brooklyn – 3%
T-6. Cleveland – 3%
Which team will represent the East in the NBA Finals?
1. Boston – 57%
2. Milwaukee – 33%
3. Brooklyn -10%
Which team will represent the West in the NBA Finals? *********
1. LA Clippers – 34%
2. Denver – 30%
3. Memphis – 23%
4. Golden State – 10%
5. Dallas – 3%
Who will win the 2023 NBA Finals?
1. Boston – 57%
2. Milwaukee – 30%
3. Brooklyn – 10%
4. LA Clippers – 3%
What has been the best game of the season?
1. Dallas’ Luka Doncic finishing with a 60-point triple-double (https://www.nba.com/news/mavericks-star-luka-doncic-posts-historic-triple-double-in-historic-comeback) vs. New York on Dec. 27 – 43%
2. Denver’s overtime win against Phoenix (https://www.nba.com/game/phx-vs-den-0022200497) on Christmas Day – 20%
3. Donovan Mitchell’s 71-point performance (https://www.nba.com/news/cavaliers-donovan-mitchell-scores-franchise-record-career-best-71-points)in Cavs’ OT win over Bulls on Jan. 2 – 13%
» Also receiving votes: Cleveland’s one-point win against Boston on Nov. 2; Los Angeles Lakers’ win against Milwaukee on Dec. 2; New Orleans’ OT win against Phoenix on Dec. 11; Boston’s win against Milwaukee on Christmas Day; Golden State’s double OT win against Atlanta on Jan. 2



What has been the best play of the season?
1. Luka Doncic’s rebound off intentionally missed free throw and game-tying putback to force OT vs. New York on Dec. 27 – 43%
2. Aaron Gordon’s and-1 dunk over Phoenix’s Landry Shamet on Christmas Day – 27%
T-3. Zion Williamson’s 360-windmill dunk vs. Phoenix on Dec. 9 – 7%
T-3. De’Aaron Fox’s half-court game-winner vs. Orlando on Nov. 5 – 7%


» Also receiving votes: Kevin Durant’s crossover vs. Washington’s Daniel Gafford on Nov. 4; Donovan Mitchell’s putback after missed foul shot to force OT vs. Chicago on Jan. 2; AJ Griffin’s game-winner vs. Toronto on Nov. 19

[Kblaze8855]

What has been the most surprising storyline of the season?
1. Brooklyn’s bounce-back – 20%
2. Sacramento’s ascension -17%
3. Golden State’s inconsistency – 13%
T-4. Minnesota’s struggles -10%
T-4. Indiana’s start -10%
» Also receiving votes: Utah staying in playoff contention; Boston’s strong start following Ime Udoka’s suspension; Chicago’s Lonzo Ball with no timeline to return; New Orleans becoming a contender
Based on what you’ve seen so far, which team made the best overall personnel moves last summer?
1. Cleveland – 67%
2. Utah – 10%
T-3. Boston – 7%
T-3. Denver -7%
» Also receiving votes: Brooklyn, Sacramento, Philadelphia
Which rookie has been the biggest steal related to where he was selected in the 2022 Draft?
1. Andrew Nembhard, Indiana (No. 31) – 30%
2. Walker Kessler, Utah (No. 22) – 23%
3. Bennedict Mathurin, Indiana (No. 6) – 17%
» Also receiving votes: Tari Eason, Houston (No. 17); Jalen Duren, Detroit (No. 13); AJ Griffin, Atlanta (No. 16); Jaden Hardy, Dallas (No. 37); Christian Koloko, Toronto (No. 33); Shaedon Sharpe, Portland (No. 7)
Who is on track to win the Kia MVP award this season?
1. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 43%
2. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 40%
T-3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 7%
T-3. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 3%
Who is on track to win Kia Rookie of the Year this season?
1. Paolo Banchero, Orlando – 97%
2. Bennedict Mathurin, Indiana – 3%
Who is on track to win Kia Defensive Player of the Year?
1. Brook Lopez, Milwaukee – 37%
2. Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis – 27%
3. Jarrett Allen, Cleveland – 10%
» Also receiving votes: OG Anunoby, Toronto; Joel Embiid, Philadelphia; Bam Adebayo, Miami; Dillon Brooks, Memphis; Draymond Green, Golden State
Who is on track to win the Kia Sixth Man of the Year award?
1. Jordan Poole, Golden State – 33%
2. Malcolm Brogdon, Boston – 23%
T-3. Bennedict Mathurin, Indiana – 13%
T-3. Christian Wood, Dallas – 13%
» Also receiving votes: Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Lakers; Malik Monk, Sacramento; Norman Powell, LA Clippers; Bobby Portis, Milwaukee
Who is on track to win the Kia Most Improved Player award?
1. Lauri Markkanen, Utah – 53%
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 33%
T-3. Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana – 7%
T-3. Anfernee Simons, Portland – 7%
Who is on track to win Coach of the Year?
1. Jacque Vaughn, Brooklyn – 43%
T-2. Willie Green, New Orleans – 23%
T-2. Joe Mazzulla, Boston – 23%
» Also receiving votes: Mike Brown, Sacramento; Rick Carlisle, Indiana; J.B. Bickerstaff, Cleveland
Who is on track to win the Clutch Player of the Year award?
1. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 47%
2. De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento – 13%
3. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn 10%
» Also receiving votes: Damian Lillard, Portland; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; Jayson Tatum, Boston; Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland; Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn

[Kblaze8855]

Who has been the best point guard this season?
1. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 80%
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 10%
3. Ja Morant, Memphis – 7%
4. Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana – 3%
Who has been the best shooting guard this season?
1. Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland – 62%
2. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 17%
T-3. Jaylen Brown, Boston – 7%
T-3. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; Ja Morant, Memphis
Who has been the best small forward this season?
1. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 62%
2. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 28%
» Also receiving votes: Luka Doncic, Dallas; LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers; Lauri Markkanen, Utah
Who has been the best power forward this season?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 72%
2. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 14%
3. Zion Williamson, New Orleans – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Nikola Jokic, Denver
Who has been the best center this season?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 86%
2. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 14%
Who is the best shooter in the league?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 97%
2. Klay Thompson, Golden State – 3%
Who is the best international player in the league?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 38%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 34%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 28%
Who is the best passer in the league?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 65%
2. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers – 14%
T-3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%
T-3. Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana – 7%
T-3. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 7%
Who is the best rebounder in the league?
1. Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento – 38%
2. Steven Adams, Memphis – 21%
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 14%
» Also receiving votes: Clint Capela, Atlanta; Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers; Andre Drummond, Chicago; Rudy Gobert, Minnesota; Nikola Jokic, Denver; Mitchell Robinson, New York; Ivica Zubac, LA Clippers


Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
1. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 60%
2. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 17%
3. Rick Carlisle, Indiana – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee; Taylor Jenkins, Memphis; Steve Kerr, Golden State; Michael Malone, Denver; Nick Nurse, Toronto
Which coach draws up the best ATOs (after timeout plays)?
1. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 21%
T-2. Rick Carlisle, Indiana – 10%
T-2. Jason Kidd, Dallas – 10%
T-2.Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 10%
T-2. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee; Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City; Taylor Jenkins, Memphis; Nick Nurse, Toronto; Gregg Popovich, San Antonio; Monty Williams, Phoenix
Which first-year head coach has had the most positive impact on his team?
1. Joe Mazzulla, Boston – 37%
2. Jacque Vaughn, Brooklyn – 23%
3. Will Hardy, Utah – 20%
» Also receiving votes: Mike Brown, Sacramento; Darvin Ham, Los Angeles Lakers
Which current NBA assistant coach is poised to become a head coach by the start of next season?
1. Charles Lee, Milwaukee – 31%
2. Kenny Atkinson, Golden State – 28%
3. Sam Cassell, Philadelphia – 13%
» Also receiving votes: Jerome Allen, Detroit; Johnnie Bryant, New York; Dave Joerger, Philadelphia; Damon Stoudamire, Boston; Sean Sweeney, Dallas; Teresa Weatherspoon, New Orleans; Kevin Young, Phoenix
Which active player will make the best head coach someday?
1. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 40%
2. Garrett Temple, New Orleans – 10%
T-3. Mike Conley Jr., Utah – 7%
T-3. Taj Gibson, Washington – 7%
T-3. Draymond Green, Golden State – 7%
T-3. Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Malcolm Brogdon, Boston; Jalen Brunson, New York; Danny Green, Memphis; Udonis Haslem, Miami; Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee; Kyle Lowry, Miami; Wesley Matthews, Milwaukee

[Wardell Curry]

Of who? Funny.

edit: Thought it was players. Oh, the media. Wow. Funny.

[Kblaze8855]

Who is the most underrated player in the league?
1. Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana – 13%
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 10%
T-3. Brook Lopez, Milwaukee – 7%
T-3. Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Bam Adebayo, Miami; OG Anunoby, Toronto; Desmond Bane, Memphis; Bol Bol, Denver; Mikal Bridges, Phoenix; Jaylen Brown, Boston; Brandon Clarke, Memphis; Darius Garland, Cleveland; Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee; LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers; Lauri Markkanen, Utah; Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia; CJ McCollum, New Orleans; Evan Mobley, Cleveland; Larry Nance Jr., Cleveland; Anfernee Simons, Portland; Jakob Poeltl, San Antonio
Who is the toughest player to guard?
1. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 38%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 23%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 20%
» Also receiving votes: Stephen Curry, Golden State; Joel Embiid, Philadelphia; Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn; LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 24%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 21%
T-3. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 17%
T-3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 17%
» Also receiving votes: Kevin Durant, Brooklyn; Joel Embiid, Philadelphia; Zion Williamson, New Orleans
Who is the scrappiest player in the league?
1. Jose Alvarado, New Orleans – 31%
2. Marcus Smart, Boston – 24%
3. Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee – 10%
» Also receiving votes: OG Anunoby, Toronto; Dillon Brooks, Memphis; Alex Caruso, Chicago; Josh Hart, Portland; Herb Jones, New Orleans; T.J. McConnell, Indiana; Davion Mitchell, Sacramento; Ja Morant, Memphis
Which team has the best homecourt advantage?
1. Golden State – 37%
2. Boston – 27%
3. Denver – 17%
4. Milwaukee – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Sacramento, Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia
Which team has the most promising young core?
1. Memphis – 43%
2. Orlando – 20%
3. New Orleans -17%
4. Cleveland -10%
» Also receiving votes: Oklahoma City, Boston
Which rookie will be the best all-around player in five years?
1. Paolo Banchero, Orlando – 73%
2. Bennedict Mathurin, Indiana – 10%
3. Jabari Smith Jr., Houston – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City; Jaden Ivey, Detroit; Shaedon Sharpe, Portland.

[Real Men Wear Green]

Tatum is rated as the third best sg and best Sf while starting at power forward most of the season... if Williams stays healthy he's the starting sf though.

[iamgine]

Ty Lue's the best coach? Who knew.

[SouBeachTalents]

I'm surprised the Clippers are considered the favorites to come out of the West. You can't rely on Kawhi (or PG) to stay healthy, and Kawhi will give you maybe one great game per week. I'd have to see more out of him before I'd consider the Clippers legitimate title contenders.

[Real Men Wear Green]

I'm surprised the Clippers are considered the favorites to come out of the West. You can't rely on Kawhi (or PG) to stay healthy, and Kawhi will give you maybe one great game per week. I'd have to see more out of him before I'd consider the Clippers legitimate title contenders.

It's a sign they just don't know who to pick. WC champ will be Warriors or Denver.

[Wardell Curry]

I'm surprised the Clippers are considered the favorites to come out of the West. You can't rely on Kawhi (or PG) to stay healthy, and Kawhi will give you maybe one great game per week. I'd have to see more out of him before I'd consider the Clippers legitimate title contenders.

They're definitely not the favorites and they're definitely not poised to go on some massive run.

The Clippers have the potential to take the West and the potential to take it all but the probability of their health and cohesion all coming together at the correct time makes it just that. Potential. Unlikely potential.

[Wardell Curry]

Everyone please remember this thread and remember that 97% of media respondents picked the East to win it all.

[NBAGOAT]

tbf to clippers, media is pretty sure they're making a trade but pretty ridiculous to have them as favorites right now.

[Spurs m8]

Well this confirms what we all knew

LeBarry is 100% irrelevant now, aside from this place and the low iq media trying to keep him relevant.

It.is.over

[FultzNationRISE]

Well this confirms what we all knew

LeBarry is 100% irrelevant now, aside from this place and the low iq media trying to keep him relevant.

It.is.over


LeBron James is the Western Conference Player Of The Week

[CurryOverLebron]

Does the Sports Media and Las Vegas know something I don't? All season long they've been pushing Celtics as Eastern conference favorites and title favorites. That doesn't pass the smell test. They must know playoffs results ahead of time like it's scripted.

[SouBeachTalents]

Does the Sports Media and Las Vegas know something I don't? All season long they've been pushing Celtics as Eastern conference favorites and title favorites. That doesn't pass the smell test. They must know playoffs results ahead of time like it's scripted or something.
Yeah, it's weird the team that was 2 wins away from the title last year and currently has the best record in the league is being considered the title favorite :lol

[tontoz]

Yeah, it's weird the team that was 2 wins away from the title last year and currently has the best record in the league is being considered the title favorite :lol

:lol

Yeah the media is really going way out on a limb.

[Axe]

Does the Sports Media and Las Vegas know something I don't? All season long they've been pushing Celtics as Eastern conference favorites and title favorites. That doesn't pass the smell test. They must know playoffs results ahead of time like it's scripted.
They're jinxing them it seems.

[Full Court]

Who did they survey for this???

:biggums:

I have a hard time believing that 34% of actual basketball fans think the Clippers are going to the finals. I mean, I'd love to see it happen, but nobody thinks it actually will.

[Kblaze8855]

Who did they survey for this???

:biggums:

I have a hard time believing that 34% of actual basketball fans think the Clippers are going to the finals. I mean, I'd love to see it happen, but nobody thinks it actually will.


The senior guy covering each team it seems. It isn’t a fan vote. From the looks of it I think most are mvp voters.

[Wally450]

:dancin

I just hope the Celtics don't blow it.