2022-23 NBA GM Survey

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Which team will win the 2023 NBA Finals?

1. Milwaukee Bucks – 43%
2. Golden State Warriors – 25%
3. LA Clippers – 21%
4. Boston Celtics – 11%
» Last year: Brooklyn Nets – 72%

Who will win the 2022-23 Kia MVP?

1. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 48%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 34%
3. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 14%
4. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 3%
» Last year: Kevin Durant – 37%

If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 55%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 45%
» Last year: Luka Doncic – 43%

Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?

1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 52%
T-2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 14%
T-2. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 14%
T-4. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 7%
T-4. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Kevin Durant, Brooklyn; Ja Morant, Memphis
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 27%

Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2022-23?

1. Evan Mobley, Cleveland – 21%
T-2. Cade Cunningham, Detroit – 17%
T-2. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 17%
4. Zion Williamson, New Orleans – 14%
» Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers; Rudy Gobert, Minnesota; Jalen Green, Houston; Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana; Jonathan Kuminga, Golden State; Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia; Ben Simmons, Brooklyn; Anfernee Simons, Portland; Franz Wagner, Orlando
» Last year: Jaren Jackson Jr. – 17%

Who is the best point guard in the NBA?

1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 72%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 14%
3. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 10%
4. Trae Young, Atlanta – 3%
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 57%

Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?

1. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 45%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 28%
3. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 17%
» Also receiving votes: Bradley Beal, Washington; James Harden, Philadelphia; Jayson Tatum, Boston
» Last year: James Harden – 63%

Who is the best small forward in the NBA?

1. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 45%
2. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 24%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 17%
4. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 10%
5. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 3%
» Last year: Kevin Durant – 67%

Who is the best power forward in the NBA?

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 86%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 10%
3. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 3%
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 63%

Who is the best center in the NBA?

1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 79%
2. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 17%
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 3%
» Last year: Nikola Jokic – 63%

Who will win the 2022-23 Rookie of the Year?

1. Paolo Banchero, Orlando – 79%
2. Keegan Murray, Sacramento – 17%
3. Jabari Smith, Houston – 3%
» Last year: Jalen Green – 47%

Which rookie will be the best player in five years?

1. Paolo Banchero, Orlando – 31%
2. Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City – 28%
T-3. Jaden Ivey, Detroit – 14%
T-3. Jabari Smith, Houston – 14%
5. Keegan Murray, Sacramento – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Dyson Daniels, New Orleans; Bennedict Mathurin, Indiana
» Last year: Evan Mobley – 33%
» Five years ago: Josh Jackson – 24%

Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?

T-1. Jalen Duren (13), Detroit – 14%
T-1. Tari Eason (17), Houston – 14%
T-3. A.J. Griffin (16), Atlanta – 10%
T-3. Shaedon Sharpe (7), Portland – 10%
T-5. Jaden Ivey (5), Detroit – 7%
T-5. Keegan Murray (4), Sacramento – 7%
T-5. Jalen Williams (12), Oklahoma City – 7%
» Also receiving votes: MarJon Beauchamp (24), Milwaukee; Malaki Branham (20), San Antonio; Christian Braun (21), Denver; Dyson Daniels (8), New Orleans; Jaden Hardy (37), Dallas; Kenneth Lofton Jr. (undrafted), Memphis; Tyrese Martin (51), Atlanta; Bennedict Mathurin (6), Indiana; Peyton Watson (30), Denver
» Last year: Jalen Suggs – 23%

Which player is the best passer?

1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 72%
T-2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 10%
T-2. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Stephen Curry, Golden State; LeBron James, L.A. Lakers
» Last year: LeBron James – 33%

Which player is the best leader?

1. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 34%
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 22%
3. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 14%
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 12%
5. Damian Lillard, Portland – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Jimmy Butler, Miami; Draymond Green, Golden State
» Last year: Chris Paul – 43%

Who is the most versatile player in the NBA?

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 59%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 21%
T-3. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 7%
T-3. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Paul George, LA Clippers; Ben Simmons, Brooklyn
» Last year: LeBron James – 57%

Which player has the best basketball IQ?

1. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 45%
2. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 24%
3. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 14%
4. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 10%
5. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%
» Last year: LeBron James – 53%


Which team has the most promising young core?

1. Cleveland Cavaliers – 41%
2. Memphis Grizzlies – 38%
3. Detroit Pistons – 10%
» Also receiving votes: New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic
» Last year: Atlanta Hawks – 50%

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Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 48%
2. Draymond Green, Golden State – 24%
3. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Bam Adebayo, Miami; Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee; Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers; Ben Simmons, Brooklyn; Andrew Wiggins, Golden State
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 47%

Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?

1. Marcus Smart, Boston – 41%
2. Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee – 31%
3. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 10%
4. Mikal Bridges, Phoenix – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Paul George, LA Clippers; Ben Simmons, Brooklyn; Andrew Wiggins, Golden State
» Last year: Jrue Holiday – 50%

Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?

1. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota – 83%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 10%
3. Draymond Green, Golden State – 7%
» Last year: Rudy Gobert – 77%

Who is the most versatile defender in the NBA?

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 41%
2. Draymond Green, Golden State – 31%
3. Bam Adebayo, Miami – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Mikal Bridges, Phoenix; Paul George, LA Clippers; Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis; Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers; Pascal Siakam, Toronto; Ben Simmons, Brooklyn
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 40%

Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?

1. Boston Celtics – 69%
2. Golden State Warriors – 10%
T-3. Miami Heat – 7%
T-3. Milwaukee Bucks – 7%
» Also receiving votes: LA Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies
» Last year: Milwaukee Bucks – 40%

Who is the best head coach in the NBA?

1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 52%
2. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 22%
T-3. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 7%
T-3. Monty Williams, Phoenix – 7%
5. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 5%
» Also receiving votes: Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee; Taylor Jenkins, Memphis
» Last year: Erik Spoelstra – 55%

Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?

1. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 38%
2. Monty Williams, Phoenix – 28%
3. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 14%
T-4. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 7%
T-4. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Willie Green, New Orleans; Taylor Jenkins, Memphis
» Last year: Monty Williams – 50%

Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?

1. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 55%
T-2. Nick Nurse, Toronto – 17%
T-2. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 17%
» Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Indiana; Chris Finch, Minnesota; Jason Kidd, Dallas
» Last year: Tyronn Lue – 37%

Which head coach runs the best offense?

1. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 62%
2. Chris Finch, Minnesota – 14%
T-3. Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee – 7%
T-3. Nick Nurse, Toronto – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Indiana; Taylor Jenkins, Memphis; Monty Williams, Phoenix
» Last year: Quin Snyder – 27%

Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?

1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 34%
2. Nick Nurse, Toronto – 31%
T-3. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 7%
T-3. Tom Thibodeau, New York – 7%
T-3. Ime Udoka, Boston – 7%
T-3. Monty Williams, Phoenix – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Taylor Jenkins, Memphis; Michael Malone, Denver
» Last year: Tom Thibodeau – 37%

Which new or relocated head coach will make the biggest impact on his new team?

1. Darvin Ham, L.A. Lakers – 48%
2. Mike Brown, Sacramento – 31%
3. Steve Clifford, Charlotte – 17%
4. Will Hardy, Utah – 3%
» Last year: Rick Carlisle – 64%

Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA?

T-1. Kenny Atkinson, Golden State – 34%
T-1. Charles Lee, Milwaukee – 34%
3. Adrian Griffin, Toronto – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Ron Adams, Golden State; Malik Allen, Miami; Sam Cassell, Philadelphia; Chris Fleming, Chicago; Alex Jenson, Utah; Igor Kokoskov, Brooklyn; Chris Quinn, Miami
» Last year: Kenny Atkinson / Darvin Ham – 17%

Which active player will make the best head coach someday?

1. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 32%
2. Garrett Temple, New Orleans – 14%
3. CJ McCollum, New Orleans – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Patrick Beverley, L.A. Lakers; Malcolm Brogdon, Boston; Jalen Brunson, New York; Mike Conley, Utah; Matthew Dellavedova, Sacramento; Taj Gibson, Washington; Draymond Green, Golden State; Andre Iguodala, Golden State; Kyle Lowry, Miami; T.J. McConnell, Indiana; Patty Mills, Brooklyn; Rajon Rondo; Ish Smith, Denver
» Last year: Chris Paul – 34%

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Why are people still picking Pop as one of the best coaches?

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Why are people still picking Pop as one of the best coaches?

Spo has always been a weird one also. Not that he's not a great coach, but talking to a good amount of Heat fans, they think he's awful.