The yearly GM survey for us to mock in the future is out

[Kblaze8855]

It longer than usual so I’ll just post a few

Which team will win the 2024 NBA Finals?
T-1. Boston Celtics – 33%
T-1. Denver Nuggets – 33%
3. Milwaukee Bucks – 23%
4. Phoenix Suns – 7%
5. LA Clippers – 3%
» Last year: Milwaukee Bucks – 43%



PLAYERS
Who will win the 2023-24 Kia MVP?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 43%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 20%
3. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 13%
4. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers; Kevin Durant, Phoenix; Joel Embiid, Philadelphia; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City
» Last year: Luka Doncic – 48%
If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 33%
2. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 23%
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 13%
4. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 10%
5. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Stephen Curry, Golden State; Joel Embiid, Philadelphia; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; Jayson Tatum, Boston
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 55%
Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 40%
2. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 33%
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 13%
4. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 10%
5. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 3%
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 52%
Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2023-24?
1. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 23%
2. Cade Cunningham, Detroit – 20%
3. Franz Wagner, Orlando – 13%
T-4. Paolo Banchero, Orlando – 7%
T-4. Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Desmond Bane, Memphis; Mikal Bridges, Brooklyn; Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana; Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City; Kyrie Irving, Dallas; Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota; Evan Mobley, Cleveland; Alperen Sengun, Houston; Zion Williamson, New Orleans
» Last year: Evan Mobley – 21%
Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 63%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 27%
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 7%
4. Damian Lillard, Milwaukee – 3%
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 72%
Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?
1. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 63%
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 10%
T-3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%
T-3. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 7%
T-3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Jimmy Butler, Miami; Jayson Tatum, Boston
» Last year: Devin Booker – 45%
Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
1. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 47%
2. Kevin Durant, Phoenix – 20%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 17%
4. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 13%
5. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 3%
» Last year: Kevin Durant – 45%
Who is the best power forward in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 97%
2. Kevin Durant, Phoenix – 3%
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 86%
Who is the best center in the NBA?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 93%
» Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers; Joel Embiid, Philadelphia
» Last year: Nikola Jokic – 79%

[Kblaze8855]

Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?
T-1. Boston Celtics – 23%
T-1. Milwaukee Bucks – 23%
3. Portland Trail Blazers – 17%
4. Los Angeles Lakers – 13%
T-5. Dallas Mavericks – 7%
T-5. Houston Rockets – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns
» Last year: Cleveland Cavaliers – 41%
Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?
1. Damian Lillard, Milwaukee – 47%
2. Jrue Holiday, Boston – 13%
3. Bradley Beal, Phoenix – 10%
T-4. Kristaps Porzingis, Boston – 7%
T-4. Fred VanVleet, Houston – 7%
T-4. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Dillon Brooks, Houston; Jusuf Nurkic, Phoenix; Marcus Smart, Memphis
» Last year: Donovan Mitchell – 59%
What was the most underrated player acquisition?
1. Marcus Smart, Memphis – 17%
2. Grant Williams, Dallas – 14%
T-3. Dillon Brooks, Houston – 7%
T-3. Bruce Brown, Indiana – 7%
T-3. Jusuf Nurkic, Phoenix – 7%
T-3. Max Strus, Cleveland – 7%
T-3. Fred VanVleet, Houston – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Deandre Ayton, Portland; Miles Bridges, Charlotte; Jrue Holiday, Boston; Tyus Jones, Washington; Jordan Poole, Washington; Kristaps Porzingis, Boston; Dennis Schroder, Toronto; Obi Toppin, Indiana; Sasha Vezenkov, Sacramento; Gabe Vincent, L.A. Lakers
» Last year: Malcolm Brogdon – 28%
Which team will be most improved in 2023-24?
1. Oklahoma City Thunder – 30%
2. Houston Rockets – 23%
T-3. Dallas Mavericks – 10%
T-3. Detroit Pistons – 10%
T-3. Orlando Magic – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans, Utah Jazz
» Last year: LA Clippers – 41%
What was the most surprising move of the offseason?
1. Holiday/Lillard trade – 43%
2. Smart/Porzingis trade – 20%
3. Chris Paul to Golden State – 17%
T-4. Bradley Beal to Phoenix – 7%
T-4. Bruce Brown to Indiana – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Fred VanVleet to Houston, Grant Williams to Dallas
» Last year: Rudy Gobert to Minnesota – 47%

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ROOKIES & INTERNATIONAL
Who will win the 2023-24 Rookie of the Year?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 50%
2. Scoot Henderson, Portland – 27%
3. Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City – 20%
4. Sasha Vezenkov, Sacramento – 3%
» Last year: Paolo Banchero – 79%
Which rookie will be the best player in five years?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 90%
» Also receiving votes: Scoot Henderson, Portland; Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City; Amen Thompson, Houston
» Last year: Paolo Banchero – 31%
» Five years ago: Deandre Ayton and Jaren Jackson Jr. – 27%

[Kblaze8855]

DEFENSE
Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 40%
2. Jrue Holiday, Boston – 13%
T-3. Draymond Green, Golden State – 10%
T-3. Marcus Smart, Memphis – 10%
T-4. Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis – 7%
T-4. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Alex Caruso, Chicago; Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers; Luguentz Dort, Oklahoma City; Rudy Gobert, Minnesota
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 48%
Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
1. Jrue Holiday, Boston – 50%
2. Mikal Bridges, Brooklyn – 13%
T-3. Alex Caruso, Chicago – 10%
T-3. Marcus Smart, Memphis – 10%
5. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Jimmy Butler, Miami; Luguentz Dort, Oklahoma City; Jayson Tatum, Boston
» Last year: Marcus Smart – 41%
Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?
1. Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis – 30%
T-2. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota – 17%
T-2. Brook Lopez, Milwaukee – 17%
T-4. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 13%
T-4. Draymond Green, Golden State – 13%
6. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 7%
7. Evan Mobley, Cleveland – 3%
» Last year: Rudy Gobert – 83%
Who is the most versatile defender in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 37%
2. Draymond Green, Golden State – 23%
3. Bam Adebayo, Miami – 13%
T-4. Mikal Bridges, Brooklyn – 7%
T-4. Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Dillon Brooks, Houston; Paul George, LA Clippers; Aaron Gordon, Denver; Marcus Smart, Memphis
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 41%
Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?
1. Boston Celtics – 47%
2. Memphis Grizzlies – 17%
3. Milwaukee Bucks – 13%
4. Miami Heat – 10%
5. Cleveland Cavaliers – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers
» Last year: Boston Celtics – 69%

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COACHES
Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 73%
2. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 10%
T-3. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 7%
T-3. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 7%
5. Michael Malone, Denver – 3%
» Last year: Erik Spoelstra – 52%
Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 37%
2. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 23%
3. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 17%
4. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 13%
» Also receiving votes: Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City; Jamahl Mosley, Orlando; Monty Williams, Detroit
» Last year: Steve Kerr – 38%
Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 43%
2. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 30%
T-3. Rick Carlisle, Indiana – 7%
T-3. Nick Nurse, Philadelphia – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City; Steve Kerr, Golden State; Gregg Popovich, San Antonio; Quin Snyder, Atlanta
» Last year: Tyronn Lue – 55%
Which head coach runs the best offense?
1. Mike Brown, Sacramento – 33%
2. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 23%
3. Michael Malone, Denver – 17%
4. Chris Finch, Minnesota – 13%
5. Rick Carlisle, Indiana – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Nick Nurse, Philadelphia; Quin Snyder, Atlanta
» Last year: Steve Kerr – 62%
Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 40%
T-2. Taylor Jenkins, Memphis – 13%
T-2. Tom Thibodeau, New York – 13%
T-4. J.B. Bickerstaff, Cleveland – 7%
T-4. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 7%
T-4. Frank Vogel, Phoenix – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Mike Brown, Sacramento; Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City; Joe Mazzulla, Boston; Nick Nurse, Philadelphia
» Last year: Erik Spoelstra – 34%

[Kblaze8855]

Which player is the most athletic?
1. Ja Morant, Memphis – 34%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 28%
3. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 24%
4. Zion Williamson, New Orleans – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Jalen Green, Houston; Shaedon Sharpe, Portland
» Last year: Ja Morant – 38%
Which player is the best pure shooter?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 90%
» Also receiving votes: Kevin Durant, Phoenix; Luke Kennard, Memphis; Damian Lillard, Milwaukee
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 91%
Which player is the fastest with the ball?
1. De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento – 57%
2. Ja Morant, Memphis – 37%
» Also receiving votes: Kyrie Irving, Dallas; Jaden Ivey, Detroit
» Last year: Ja Morant – 62%
Which player is the best at moving without the ball?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 73%
2. Mikal Bridges, Brooklyn – 13%
3. Klay Thompson, Golden State – 10%
4. Khris Middleton, Milwaukee – 3%
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 81%
Which player is the best passer?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 67%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 17%
3. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana; James Harden, Philadelphia; Chris Paul, Golden State
» Last year: Nikola Jokic – 72%
Which player is the best leader?
1. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 27%
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 23%
3. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 17%
T-4. Jimmy Butler, Miami – 7%
T-4. Damian Lillard, Milwaukee – 7%
T-4. Chris Paul, Golden State – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Jalen Brunson, New York; Draymond Green, Golden State; Jrue Holiday, Boston
» Last year: Chris Paul – 34%
Who is the most versatile player in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 45%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 28%
3. Kevin Durant, Phoenix – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Mikal Bridges, Brooklyn; Luka Doncic, Dallas; Paul George, LA Clippers; Draymond Green, Golden State; Nikola Jokic, Denver; Jayson Tatum, Boston
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 59%
Which player has the best basketball IQ?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 50%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 33%
3. Chris Paul, Golden State – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Stephen Curry, Golden State; Luka Doncic, Dallas
» Last year: LeBron James – 45%
Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 37%
2. Kevin Durant, Phoenix – 27%
3. Damian Lillard, Milwaukee – 17%
T-4. Jimmy Butler, Miami – 7%
T-4. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Luka Doncic, Dallas; Kyrie Irving, Dallas
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 55%

[Kblaze8855]

Well that was more than a few but still not all of it. They just keep adding questions

https://www.nba.com/news/2023-24-nba-gm-survey

[Real Men Wear Green]

I'm fine with Tatum being treated as the best small forwards but it's noteworthy that he mainly started at power forward last year and that could also be the case this year.

[Kblaze8855]

Looks like Steph is about to finally play the two which people have been accusing him of being his whole career anyway. I feel like they just ignore today’s largely positionless lineups and just go with what a player feels like. Westbrook played a little center for the rockets I believe. It’s just a cluster****.

[Wardell Curry]

The best one to make fun of people for is the "if you were starting a franchise today" question. And barring health troubles which are unpredictable, I personally believe the answer to that is Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards getting 7% of the vote is a joke but I mean he wasn't 1st or 2nd so not a big deal.

On a very quick skim, it was that and the following 2...

Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?
1. Damian Lillard, Milwaukee – 47%

This is a joke.

Also only 50% of the field taking Wembanyama for ROY is probably going to end up pretty damn funny, again, barring injury.

[Wardell Curry]

I think the biggest thing with Wembanyama will actually be does he stay healthy? Those toothpicks typically don't. Hope he does.

[FultzNationRISE]

The best one to make fun of people for is the "if you were starting a franchise today" question. And barring health troubles which are unpredictable, I personally believe the answer to that is Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards getting 7% of the vote is a joke but I mean he wasn't 1st or 2nd so not a big deal.

Yama hasnt even played an NBA game. Its possible he could end up the best player, but taking him over other young guys whove already proved they can be dominant when healthy is pretty ill advised IMO.

[Wardell Curry]

Yama hasnt even played an NBA game. Its possible he could end up the best player, but taking him over other young guys whove already proved they can be dominant when healthy is pretty ill advised IMO.

What young guys? Luka? Ha!

Giannis is 29 in less than 2 months. Jokic hates being employed. They will still remain very good for another 5 years, but Wemby might have a dominant 15 year career.

As good as Giannis and Jokic are, they aren't taking a team to the Finals from scratch in a couple of seasons which is what we're talking about.

[FultzNationRISE]

What young guys? Luka? Ha!

Giannis is 29 in less than 2 months. Jokic hates being employed. They will still remain very good for another 5 years, but Wemby might have a dominant 15 year career.

As good as Giannis and Jokic are, they aren't taking a team to the Finals from scratch in a couple of seasons which is what we're talking about.

Luka, Zion, Shai, Ant… these guys are all like, 24 years old and are worlds more proven than Wemb.

Also, Joker is what, 27? Id absolutely take him for a team from scratch, youd be starting your franchise off with an arguably literal GOAT in his prime. Thats a pretty good way to start an organizations legacy.

To each their own, and maybe Yama prove to be the best option. Im just not convinced its the optimal EV.

[Mask the Embiid]

Giannis being so respected on defensive is just disturbing. I say it every year… people look at how he’s build and what he should be able to do on defense but he doesn’t do it.

He’s not a menace in passing lanes….he dont got shut down on hall defense…all he does is get a couple “sneak blocks” from leaving his man and blocking a offensive player when they ain’t looking a year and y’all get down on ur knees n blow him.

Anthony Davis as a roamer causes so much more fking havoc on defense than Giannis….it’s not even close. Giannis is not even the best defender on his own team. Take the man’s dick out of your mouth GMs please! He’s not like that! No matter how many awards and all defensive teams you give him he don’t shut down shit….nobody! Name one person he has ever shut down….EVER! He’s not “like that”!


I’ll take bam over him
I’ll take Tatum over him
I’ll take big wiggle over him
Hell I’ll take mcdaniels from the Timberwolves over him on defense…. I could make a list….a long list




Matter fact f all that….name one person he’s ever even bothered in the past 6 years….the only man he even bothered in his career was sorry ass Knicks melo….n that was once…..in 10 years that he ever bothered someone on offense…..the man is not like that….

[Full Court]

I know Durant staying uninjured all season is a huge if.....but it seems like Phoenix is getting a bit underrated lately. I wouldn't count them out just yet.

[Kblaze8855]

Giannis being so respected on defensive is just disturbing. I say it every year… people look at how he’s build and what he should be able to do on defense but he doesn’t do it.

He’s not a menace in passing lanes….he dont got shut down on hall defense…all he does is get a couple “sneak blocks” from leaving his man and blocking a offensive player when they ain’t looking a year and y’all get down on ur knees n blow him.

Anthony Davis as a roamer causes so much more fking havoc on defense than Giannis….it’s not even close. Giannis is not even the best defender on his own team. Take the man’s dick out of your mouth GMs please! He’s not like that! No matter how many awards and all defensive teams you give him he don’t shut down shit….nobody! Name one person he has ever shut down….EVER! He’s not “like that”!


I’ll take bam over him
I’ll take Tatum over him
I’ll take big wiggle over him
Hell I’ll take mcdaniels from the Timberwolves over him on defense…. I could make a list….a long list




Matter fact f all that….name one person he’s ever even bothered in the past 6 years….the only man he even bothered in his career was sorry ass Knicks melo….n that was once…..in 10 years that he ever bothered someone on offense…..the man is not like that….

He had the lowest opposing shooting percentage in the nba of all players who were the primary defender of at least 500 shots either last year or year before. I remember Patrick Beverley talking about it in an interview, and there was a link to it in the story. Patrick was up there near the top as well, and kept stressing that him guarding you was like being guarded by Giannis.