NBA GMs Vote LeBron James As Most Likely To Win MVP, Stephen Curry As Best Point Guard
The season is upon us. Only one week till the NBA kicks off, and the previews/predictions are in full swing.
Thus, NBA.com has released their annual illuminating general manager survey, which posed 48 different questions to NBA GM’s about the 2016-17 season. These questions focused on where teams will fall in the standings, what franchises will surprise, who the best players and coaches are, and more. GM’s were not permitted to vote for their own team or personnel, and percentages were “based on the pool of respondents to that particular question, rather than all 30 GMs.”
Spoiler alert: people think Golden State will be good.
Peep the full results courtesy of NBA.com’s John Schuhmann.
Which team will win the 2017 NBA Finals?
1. Golden State Warriors – 69.0%
2. Cleveland Cavaliers – 31.0%
Who will win the 2016-17 MVP?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland – 46.7%
2. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City – 23.3%
T-3. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 10.0%
James Harden, Houston – 10.0%
5. Kevin Durant, Golden State – 6.7%
6. Paul George, Indiana – 3.3%
If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
1. Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota – 48.3%
2. Kevin Durant, Golden State – 20.7%
3. LeBron James, Cleveland – 17.2%
Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2016-17?
1. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 31.0%
2. Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota – 13.8%
3. Myles Turner, Indiana – 10.3%
T-4. D’Angelo Russell, Los Angeles Lakers – 6.9%
Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota – 6.9%
Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 63.3%
2. Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers – 20.0%
3. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City – 10.0%
4. Kyrie Irving, Cleveland – 6.7%
Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?
1. Golden State Warriors – 83.3%
T-2. Indiana Pacers – 6.3%
Utah Jazz – 6.3%
4. Boston Celtics – 3.3%
Which team will be the most improved in 2016-17?
1. Minnesota Timberwolves – 56.7%
2. Utah Jazz – 23.3%
3. New York Knicks – 10.0%
Who will win the 2016-17 Rookie of the Year?
1.Kris Dunn, Minnesota – 46.7%
T-2. Buddy Hield, New Orleans – 13.3%
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia – 13.3%
T-4. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 10.0%
Brandon Ingram, Los Angeles Lakers – 10.0%
Who is the best international player in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 27.6%
2. Marc Gasol, Memphis – 24.1%
3. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas – 22.4%
4. Kristaps Porzingis, New York – 12.1%
5. Pau Gasol, San Antonio – 6.9%
Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?
1. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio – 66.7%
2. LeBron James, Cleveland – 10.0%
T-3. Avery Bradley, Boston – 6.7%
Draymond Green, Golden State – 6.7%
DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles Clippers – 6.7%
6. Hassan Whiteside, Miami – 3.3%
Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 83.3%
2. Rick Carlisle, Dallas – 13.3%
3. Brad Stevens, Boston – 3.3%
Who is the toughest player in the NBA?
1. Tony Allen, Memphis – 23.3%
2. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio – 16.7%
3. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City – 13.3%
Which player is the best leader?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland – 57.1%
2. Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers – 14.3%
T-3. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 10.7%
Draymond Green, Golden State – 10.7%
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