Published October 8, 2024
The Celtics are the team of choice for NBA managers. | Reuters
Like every year, at the beginning of each season, The annual NBA poll was carried out, where the 30 general managers chose the team that will be champion.
The Boston Celtics swept the vote to repeat as NBA champions since they obtained the 83 percent of the votes. Only three teams appeared in the results, the other two that received a vote were Oklahoma City Thunder with 13 percent and Dallas Mavericks.
The Celtics were the favorites to finish atop the Eastern Conference, followed by the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic and the Indiana Pacers.
In the Western Conference, Oklahoma City was the favorite to lead the competition with 80 percent of the votes, followed by Minnesota TimberwolvesDenver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns, Mephis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and Golder State Warriors.
Individual votes
As for individual honors, Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was chosen to win the Youngest Valuable Player award with 40 percent of the votes. For its part, Frenchman Victor Wembanyama received 77 percent of the votes for the player they would most like to start a franchise with.
For the first time in a decade, Stephen Curry was dethroned as the league’s best point guard. Anthony Edwards He stayed with the escort position and Jayson Tatum He was selected as the best small forward for the second consecutive season. Giannis Antetokounmpo y Jokicwere chosen as the best power forward and center and Reed Sheppard, guard of the Houston Rockets, won the vote for Rookie of the Year
As for coaches, Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat was named the league’s top coach for the fifth consecutive season. For its part, los Grizzlies They were voted the most improved team in the league with 67 percent of the vote.
