Like every year, the GMs of the 30 NBA teams answered a multitude of questions about the coming season and here are their predictions:
Which team will win the 2020 NBA Finals?
1. Los Angeles Lakers – 81%
2. LA Clippers – 11%
Also received votes: Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat
Last year : LA Clippers – 46%
Rank the 4 best teams in the East:
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | %Total | |
| 1. | Milwaukee | 64% | 29% | — | 4% | 35% |
| 2. | Brooklyn | 25% | 32% | 21% | 4% | 24% |
| 3. | Miami | 7% | 25% | 46% | 11% | 21% |
| 4. | Boston | 4% | 7% | 25% | 30% | 11% |
| 5. | Philadelphia | — | 7% | 7% | 30% | 6% |
| 6. | Toronto | — | — | — | 19% | 2% |
| 7. | Indiana | — | — | — | 4% | 0% |
Rank the 4 best teams in the West
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | %Total | |
| 1. | L.A. Lakers | 86% | 11% | — | — | 38% |
| 2. | LA Clippers | 11% | 61% | 25% | — | 28% |
| 3. | Denver | 4% | 21% | 50% | 7% | 19% |
| 4. | Dallas | — | 4% | 11% | 33% | 6% |
| 5. | Portland | — | 4% | 4% | 26% | 4% |
| 6. | Utah | — | — | 7% | 22% | 4% |
| 7. | Golden State | — | — | 4% | 7% | 1% |
| 8. | Phoenix | — | — | — | 4% | 0% |
PLAYERS
Who will be elected MVP of the season 2019-20 ?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 32%
2.Luka Doncic, Dallas – 21%
3. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 18%
LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 18%
5. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 7%
6. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 4%
Last year : Giannis Antetokounmpo – 52%
If you started a franchise today and could sign any player, who would it be?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 43%
Luka Doncic, Dallas – 43%
3. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 7%
Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 86%
Which player forces coaches the most to make adjustments?
1. James Harden, Houston – 32%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 29%
3. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 11%
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 7%
Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%
Nikola Jokic, Denver – 7%
Also received votes: Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers; Damian Lillard, Portland
Last year : James Harthe – 48%
Which player is most likely to explode this season?
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 15%
Michael Porter Jr., Denver – 15%
3. Aaron Fox, Sacramento – 12%
4. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 8%
Zion Williamson, New Orleans – 8%
Also received votes : Deandre Ayton, Phoenix; Bol Bol, Denver; Mikal Bridges, Phoenix; Luka Doncic, Dallas; Kevin Durant, Brooklyn; Gordon Hayward, Charlotte; Tyler Herro, Miami; Lauri Markkanen, Chicago; Ja Morant, Memphis; Jamal Murray, Denver; Jayson Tatum, Boston
Last year: De’Aaron Fox – 19%
Who is the best NBA point guard?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 30%
2. Damian Lillard, Portland – 22%
3.Luka Doncic, Dallas – 19%
4. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 15%
5. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 11%
6. James Harden, Houston – 4%
Last year : Stephen Curry – 90%
Who is the best NBA fullback?
1. James Harden, Houston – 68%
2. Bradley Beal, Washington – 11%
Luka Doncic, Dallas – 11%
4. Jimmy Butler, Miami – 7%
5. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 4%
Last year : James Harden – 86%
Who is the best NBA winger?
1. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 57%
2. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 25%
3. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 11%
Also received votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Luka Doncic, Dallas
Last year: Kawhi Leonard – 62%
Who is the best NBA winger?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 46%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 25%
3. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 21%
4. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 7%
Last year :Giannis Antetokounmpo – 59%
Who is the best NBA pivot?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 50%
2. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 43%
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 7%
Last year : Nikola Jokic – 48%
OFFSEASON MOVEMENTS
Which team made the best moves during the offseason?
1. Los Angeles Lakers – 37%
2. Phoenix Suns – 22%
3. Oklahoma City Thunder – 15%
4. Atlanta Hawks – 7%
Milwaukee Bucks – 7%
Philadelphia 76ers – 7%
7. Portland Trail Blazers – 4%
Last year : LA Clippers – 82%
Which acquisition will have the most impact?
1. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 44%
2. Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee – 33%
3. Serge Ibaka, LA Clippers – 7%
Also received votes: Bogdan Bogdanovic, Atlanta; Kevin Durant, Brooklyn; Gordon Hayward, Charlotte; Russell Westbrook, Washington
Last year : Kawhi Leonard – 67%
The most underrated acquisition?
1. Serge Ibaka, LA Clippers – 15%
2. Steven Adams, New Orleans – 11%
Robert Covington, Portland – 11%
4. Seth Curry, Philadelphia – 6%
Also received votes : Nicolas Batum, LA Clippers; Bogdan Bogdanovic, Atlanta; DeMarcus Cousins, Houston; Kris Dunn, Atlanta; Derrick Favors, Utah; Marc Gasol, L.A. Lakers; Montrezl Harrell, L.A. Lakers; Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee; Derrick Jones Jr., Portland; Luke Kennard, LA Clippers; Kelly Oubre Jr., Golden State; Josh Richardson, Dallas; Rajon Rondo, Atlanta; Dennis Schroder, L.A. Lakers; Tristan Thompson, Boston; John Wall, Houston
Last year : Mike Conley – 36%
The most surprising move of the offseason?
1. Gordon Hayward in Charlotte – 54%
2. John Wall-Russell Westbrook trade – 18%
3. Jerami Grant in Detroit – 11%
4. Show Harrell to the Lakers – 7%
Also received votes : Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka leaving Toronto; Jrue Holiday to Milwaukee; Chris Paul to Phoenix
Last year : Paul George at LA Clippers – 52%
ROOKIES AND INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS
Who will be the rookie for the 2017-18 season?
1. LaMelo Ball, Charlotte – 39%
2. James Wiseman, Golden State – 29%
3. Obi Toppin, New York – 18%
4. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 7%
Also received votes: Deni Avdija, Washington; Isaac Okoro, Cleveland
Last year : Zion Williamson – 68%
Which rookie will be the best player in 5 years?
1. James Wiseman, Golden State – 36%
2. LaMelo Ball, Charlotte – 25%
3. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 14%
4. Patrick Williams, Chicago – 11%
5. Isaac Okoro, Cleveland – 7%
Also received votes : Onyeka Okongwu, Atlanta; Obi Toppin, New York
Last year : Zion Williamson – 68%
5 years ago : Karl-Anthony Towns – 62%
Which rookie is the biggest steal?
1. Tyrese Haliburton (12), Sacramento – 43%
2. Saddiq Bey (19), Detroit – 11%
3. Kira Lewis Jr. (13), New Orleans – 7%
Tyrese Maxey (21), Philadelphia – 7%
Obi Toppin (8), New York – 7%
Also received votes : Precious Achiuwa (20), Miami; Cole Anthony (15), Orlando; Vernon Carey Jr. (32), Charlotte; Theo Maledon (34), Oklahoma City; Skylar Mays (50), Atlanta; Jaden McDaniels (28), Minnesota; Devin Vassell (11), San Antonio
Last year: Nickeil Alexander-Walker – 32%
Who is the best international player in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee –68%
2.Luka Doncic, Dallas – 29%
3. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 4%
Last year :Giannis Antetokounmpo – 79%
DEFENSE
Who is the best NBA defenseman?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 46%
2. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 21%
3. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 18%
4. Rudy Gobert, Utah – 7%
Also received votes : Bam Adebayo, Miami; Jimmy Butler, Miami
Last year: Kawhi Leonard – 45%
COACHES
Who is the best NBA head coach?
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 46%
2. Nick Nurse, Toronto – 18%
Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 18%
4. Brad Stevens, Boston – 11%
Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Dallas; Steve Kerr, Golden State
Last year : Gregg Popovich – 55%
Which coach is the best NBA manager / motivator?
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 32%
2. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 21%
3. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 18%
4. Doc Rivers, Philadelphia – 11%
5. Michael Malone, Denver – 7%
Also received votes : Billy Donovan, Chicago; Tom Thibodeau, New York; Frank Vogel, L.A. Lakers
Last year : Gregg Popovich – 41%
Which head coach makes the best adjustments in a match?
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 26%
2. Rick Carlisle, Dallas – 19%
3. Nick Nurse, Toronto – 15%
Brad Stevens, Boston – 15%
5. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 7%
Also received votes : Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee; Michael Malone, Denver; Quin Snyder, Utah; Stan Van Gundy, New Orleans; Frank Vogel, L.A. Lakers
Last year : Rick Carlisle – 28%
Which new head coach or head coach who has changed teams will have the most impact in their new team?
1. Steve Nash, Brooklyn – 28%
2. Doc Rivers, Philadelphia – 24%
3. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 16%
Stan Van Gundy, New Orleans – 16%
5. Billy Donovan, Chicago – 8%
Tom Thibodeau, New York – 8%
Last year : Monty Williams – 43%
Who is the best NBA assistant coach?
1. Mike D’Antoni, Brooklyn – 18%
2. Chris Finch, Toronto – 14%
Darvin Ham, Milwaukee – 14%
4. Jason Kidd, L.A. Lakers – 7%
Charles Lee, Milwaukee – 7%
Wes Unseld Jr., Denver – 7%
Also received votes: Kenny Atkinson, LA Clippers; Mike Brown, Golden State; Dan Burke, Philadelphia; Dan Craig, LA Clippers; Brian Keefe; Mike Longabardi, Washington; Jamahl Mosley, Dallas; David Vanterpool, Minnesota; Jacque Vaughn, Brooklyn
Last year :Dan Burke, Chris Finch et David Vanterpool – 11%
Which current player will make the best coach one day?
1. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 36%
2. Rayon Circle, Atlanta – 29%
3. Udonis Haslem, Miami – 7%
Garrett Temple, Chicago – 7%
Also received votes:Malcolm Brogdon, Indiana; Stephen Curry, Golden State; Jared Dudley, L.A. Lakers; Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn; T.J. McConnell, Indiana; Donovan Mitchell, Utah
Last year :Mike Conley – 26%
DIVERS
Who is the most versatile player in the NBA?
1. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 61%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 14%
3. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 7%
Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 7%
Also received votes : Luka Doncic, Dallas; Ben Simmons, Philadelphia; Jayson Tatum, Boston
Last year : Giannis Antetokounmpo – 46%
Which team has the most promising young nucleus?
1. New Orleans Pelicans – 41%
2. Memphis Grizzlies – 22%
3. Atlanta Hawks – 11%
Boston Celtics – 11%
Denver Nuggets – 11%
6. Dallas Mavericks – 4%
Last year :New Orleans – 28%
Which player is the hardest?
1. Steven Adams, New Orleans – 32%
2. P.J. Tucker, Houston – 25%
3. Jimmy Butler, Miami – 14%
Marcus Smart, Boston – 14%
Also received votes: Draymond Green, Golden State; Montrezl Harrell, L.A. Lakers; LeBron James, L.A. Lakers; Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
Last year : Steven Adams – 32%
Which player is the best passer?
1. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 46%
2. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 25%
3.Luka Doncic, Dallas – 14%
Chris Paul, Phoenix – 14%
Last year: LeBron James – 57%
Which player would you give the shoot of the match to?
1. Damian Lillard, Portland – 32%
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 25%
3. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 18%
4.Luka Doncic, Dallas – 11%
5. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 7%
Also received votes: Devin Booker, Phoenix; Jamal Murray, Denver
Last year :Stephen Curry – 44%
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