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PREDICTIONS


Which team will win the 2015 NBA Finals?

1. San Antonio -- 46.2%
2. Cleveland -- 15.4%
3. Chicago -- 11.5%
L.A. Clippers -- 11.5%
Oklahoma City -- 11.5%
6. Golden State -- 3.8%

Which team will win the EC finals?
1. Cleveland -- 70.4%
2. Chicago -- 25.9%
3. Washington -- 3.7%

Which team will win the WC finals?
1. San Antonio -- 55.6%
2. Oklahoma City -- 29.6%
3. L.A. Clippers -- 11.1%
4. Golden State -- 3.7%

Which team will win the Atlantic Division?
1. Toronto -- 76.9%
2. Brooklyn -- 19.2%
3. New York -- 3.8%

Which team will win the Central Division?
1. Cleveland -- 60.7%
2. Chicago -- 39.3%

Which team will win the Southeast Division?
1. Washington -- 59.3%
2. Miami -- 29.6%
3. Atlanta -- 7.4%
4. Charlotte -- 3.7%

Which team will win the Northwest Division?
1. Oklahoma City -- 92.9%
2. Portland -- 7.1%

Which team will win the Pacific Division?
1. L.A. Clippers -- 81.5%
2. Golden State -- 18.5%

Which team will win the Southwest Division?
1. San Antonio -- 96.4%
2. Houston -- 3.6%

PLAYERS

Who will win the 2014-15 MVP?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 67.9%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 21.4%
Also receiving votes: Carmelo Anthony, NY; Blake Griffin, LAC; Chris Paul, LAC

If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 50.0%
2. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 25.0%
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 25.0%

Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 76.9%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 11.5%
3. Carmelo Anthony, New York -- 7.7%
4. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas -- 3.8%

Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2014-15?
1. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 29.6%
2. Bradley Beal, Washington -- 14.8%
3. Andre Drummond, Detroit -- 11.1%
Klay Thompson, Golden State -- 11.1%
5. Kenneth Faried, Denver -- 7.4%
Also receiving votes: Rudy Gobert, Utah; Blake Griffin, LAC; Kawhi Leonard, SA; Brook Lopez, Brooklyn; Markieff Morris, Phx; Otto Porter, Wash; Austin Rivers, N.O

Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
1. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 71.4%
2. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City -- 10.7%
3. Tony Parker, San Antonio -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Stephen Curry, GS; Damian Lillard, Port; Derrick Rose, Chi

Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?
1. James Harden, Houston -- 63.0%
2. Klay Thompson, Golden State -- 18.5%
3. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers -- 7.4%
Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 7.4%
5. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 3.7%

Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 75.0%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 25.0%

Who is the best power forward in the NBA?
1. LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland -- 25.0%
Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers -- 25.0%
3. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 21.4%
4. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 10.7%
5. Kevin Love, Cleveland -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Tim Duncan, SA; Kevin Durant, OKC; Dirk Nowitzki, Dal

Who is the best center in the NBA?
1. Dwight Howard, Houston -- 42.9%
2. Marc Gasol, Memphis -- 25.0%
3. Joakim Noah, Chicago -- 17.9%
4. Tim Duncan, San Antonio -- 10.7%
5. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 3.6%

OFFSEASON MOVES

Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?
1. Cleveland -- 89.3%
2. Chicago -- 10.7%

Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 96.3%
2. Pau Gasol, Chicago -- 3.7%

What was the most underrated player acquisition?
1. Tyson Chandler, Dallas -- 17.9%
2. Omer Asik, New Orleans -- 14.3%
Spencer Hawes, L.A. Clippers -- 14.3%
4. Pau Gasol, Chicago -- 7.1%
Paul Pierce, Washington -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Arron Afflalo, Den; Bojan Bogdanovic, Brooklyn; Channing Frye, Orl; James Johnson, Tor; Shawn Marion, Cle; Nikola Mirotic, Chi; Jameer Nelson, Dal; Lance Stephenson, Cha; Andrew Wiggins, Min; Marvin Williams, Cha; Thaddeus Young, Min

Which team will be most improved in 2014-15?
1.
Cleveland -- 75.0%
2.
New Orleans -- 14.3%
3.
Chicago -- 7.1%
4.
Charlotte -- 3.6%

What was the most surprising move of the offseason?
1. LeBron James to Cleveland -- 42.9%
2. Chandler Parsons to Dallas -- 21.4%
3. Afflalo-Fournier trade -- 7.1%
Pau Gasol to Chicago -- 7.1%
Love-Wiggins trade -- 7.1%
Lance Stephenson to Charlotte -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Carmelo Anthony staying in NY; Isaiah Thomas to Phx

ROOKIES & INTERNATIONAL

Who will win the 2014-15 Rookie of the Year?
1. Jabari Parker, Milwaukee -- 75.0%
2. Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota -- 17.9%
Also receiving votes: Nerlens Noel, Phi; Marcus Smart, Bos

Which rookie will be the best player in five years?
1. Jabari Parker, Milwaukee -- 35.7%
2. Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota -- 32.1%
3. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia -- 21.4%
Also receiving votes: Dante Exum, Utah; Doug McDermott, Chi; Julius Randle, LAL

Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?
1. Rodney Hood (23), Utah -- 17.9%
2. Doug McDermott (11), Chicago -- 14.3%
3. Kyle Anderson (30), San Antonio -- 10.7%
Zach LaVine (13), Minnesota -- 10.7%
5. Spencer Dinwiddie (38), Detroit -- 7.1%
Cleanthony Early (34), New York -- 7.1%
Gary Harris (19), Denver -- 7.1%
Nikola Mirotic (23 -- 2011), Chicago -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Bogdan Bogdanovic (27), Phx; K.J. McDaniels (32), Phi; Julius Randle (7), LAL; Dario Saric (12), Phi; T.J. Warren (14), Phx

Who is the best international player in the NBA?
1. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas -- 53.6%
2. Tony Parker, San Antonio -- 28.6%
3. Marc Gasol, Memphis -- 14.3%
4. Goran Dragic, Phoenix -- 3.6%

Which international player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2014-15?
1. Jonas Valanciunas, Toronto -- 33.3%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee -- 18.5%
3. Rudy Gobert, Utah -- 11.1%
3. Evan Fournier, Orlando -- 7.4%
Nikola Mirotic, Chicago -- 7.4%
Ricky Rubio, Minnesota -- 7.4%
Also receiving votes: Steven Adams, OKC; Bojan Bogdanovic, Brooklyn; Danilo Gallinari, Den; Timofey Mozgov, Den

Who is the best international player NOT in the NBA?
1. Rudy Fernandez -- 32.0%
Dario Saric -- 32.0%
3. Sergio Rodriguez -- 12.0%
Milos Teodosic -- 12.0%
Also receiving votes: Mario Hezonja, Nenad Krstic, Vassilis Spanoulis


DEFENSE

Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?
1. Joakim Noah, Chicago -- 35.7%
2. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 21.4%
3. Dwight Howard, Houston -- 14.3%
Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City -- 14.3%
Also receiving votes:
Tony Allen, Mem; Tyson Chandler, Dal; Anthony Davis, N.O; Kawhi Leonard, SA

Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
1.
LeBron James, Cleveland -- 25.0%
2.
Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio -- 21.4%
3.
Tony Allen, Memphis -- 17.9%
4.
Jimmy Butler, Chicago -- 7.1%
Andre Iguodala, Golden State -- 7.1%
Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 7.1%
Klay Thompson, Golden State -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes:
Avery Bradley, Bos; Paul George, Ind

Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?
1.
Joakim Noah, Chicago -- 39.3%
2.
Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City -- 25.0%
3.
Dwight Howard, Houston -- 14.3%
4.
Marc Gasol, Memphis -- 10.7%
Also receiving votes:
Tyson Chandler, Dal; Anthony Davis, N.O; Roy Hibbert, Ind

Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?
1.
Chicago -- 85.7%
2.
Indiana -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes:
Mem, SA

COACHES

Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 92.9%
Also receiving votes: Lionel Hollins, Brooklyn; Tom Thibodeau, Chi

Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 57.1%
2. Doc Rivers, L.A. Clippers -- 35.7%
Also receiving votes: Steve Clifford, Cha; Tom Thibodeau, Chi

Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 46.4%
2. Rick Carlisle, Dallas -- 42.9%
Also receiving votes: Mike Budenholzer, Atl; Doc Rivers, LAC; Tom Thibodeau, Chi

Which head coach runs the best offense?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 77.8%
2. Rick Carlisle, Dallas -- 11.1%
Also receiving votes: Doc Rivers, LAC; Flip Saunders, Min; Erik Spoelstra, Mia

Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?
1. Tom Thibodeau, Chicago -- 92.9%
2. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 7.1%

Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA?
1. Alvin Gentry, Golden State -- 17.9%
2. Adrian Griffin, Chicago -- 7.1%
Tyronn Lue, Cleveland -- 7.1%
Ettore Messina, San Antonio -- 7.1%
Mike Woodson, L.A. Clippers -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Ron Adams, GS; Kenny Atkinson, Atl; Jim Boylan, Cle; Jim Boylen, SA; David Fizdale, Mia; Lawrence Frank, LAC; Tim Grgurich; Melvin Hunt, Den; Chris Jent, Sac; Brian Keefe, NY; Mike Longabardi, Phx; Nate McMillan, Ind; Don Newman, Wash; Nick Nurse, Tor; Joe Prunty, Mil

Which active player will make the best head coach someday?
1. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 24.0%
2. Steve Blake, Portland -- 12.0%
3. Kirk Hinrich, Chicago -- 8.0%
Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers -- 8.0%
4. Mike Conley, Memphis -- 6.0%
Jarrett Jack, Brooklyn -- 6.0%
Also receiving votes: Caron Butler, Det; Jared Dudley, Mil; Manu Ginobili, SA; Willie Green, Orl; Andre Miller, Wash; Nazr Mohammed, Chi; Jameer Nelson, Dal; J.J. Redick, LAC; Rajon Rondo, Bos
 
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MISCELLANEOUS
Which team is the most fun to watch?
1. Golden State -- 57.1%
2. L.A. Clippers -- 21.4%
3. San Antonio -- 17.9%
4. Oklahoma City -- 3.6%

Which team has the best home-court advantage?
1. Oklahoma City -- 42.9%
2. Denver -- 28.6%
3. Golden State -- 17.9%
Also receiving votes: Port, SA, Utah

Which player is the most athletic?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 50.0%
2. Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers -- 10.7%
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City -- 10.7%
4. Gerald Green, Phoenix -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, N.O; Kevin Durant, OKC; Jeremy Evans, Utah; DeAndre Jordan, LAC; Zach LaVine, Min; Andrew Wiggins, Min

Which player is the best pure shooter?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 60.7%
2. Kyle Korver, Atlanta -- 28.6%
Also receiving votes: Ray Allen; Kevin Durant, OKC; Klay Thompson, GS

Which player is the fastest with the ball?
1. John Wall, Washington -- 40.7%
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City -- 40.7%
3. Derrick Rose, Chicago -- 11.1%
Also receiving votes: Ty Lawson, Den; Rajon Rondo, Bos

Which player is best at moving without the ball?
1. Kyle Korver, Atlanta -- 53.6%
2. J.J. Redick, L.A. Clippers -- 10.7%
3. Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 7.1%
Shawn Marion, Cleveland -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Bradley Beal, Wash; Manu Ginobili, SA; Gordon Hayward, Utah; Chandler Parsons, Dal; Klay Thompson, GS; Dwyane Wade, Mia

Which player is the best at getting his own shot?
1. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 42.9%
2. Carmelo Anthony, New York -- 25.0%
3. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 10.7%
4. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Jamal Crawford, LAC; Stephen Curry, GS; James Harden, Hou; Russell Westbrook, OKC

Which player is the best offensive rebounder?
1. Andre Drummond, Detroit -- 42.9%
2. Kevin Love, Cleveland -- 21.4%
3. Reggie Evans, Sacramento -- 7.1%
Kenneth Faried, Denver -- 7.1%
DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers -- 7.1%
Zach Randolph, Memphis -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Dwight Howard, Hou; Joakim Noah, Chi

Which player is the best passer?
1. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 64.3%
2. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 10.7%
Rajon Rondo, Boston -- 10.7%
Ricky Rubio, Minnesota -- 10.7%
5. Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers -- 3.6%

Which player is the most dangerous in the open floor?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 74.1%
Also receiving votes: Jamal Crawford, LAC; Stephen Curry, GS; James Harden, Hou; Tony Parker, SA; Derrick Rose, Chi; John Wall, Wash; Russell Westbrook, OKC

Which player is the best finisher at the rim?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 67.9%
2. Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers -- 10.7%
Also receiving votes: Andre Drummond, Det; Kevin Durant, OKC; James Harden, Hou; Dwight Howard, Hou; Tony Parker, SA; Russell Westbrook, OKC

Who is the toughest player in the NBA?
1. Tony Allen, Memphis -- 25.9%
2. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers -- 11.1%
David West, Indiana -- 11.1%
4. Reggie Evans, Sacramento -- 7.4%
Kenneth Faried, Denver -- 7.4%
Also receiving votes: Andrew Bogut, GS; Caron Butler, Det; Tim Duncan, SA; Kevin Garnett, Brooklyn; Manu Ginobili, SA; Serge Ibaka, OKC; LeBron James, Cle; Joakim Noah, Chi; Chris Paul, LAC; Nikola Pekovic, Min

Which player is the best leader?
1. Tim Duncan, San Antonio -- 35.7%
2. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 28.6%
3. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 14.3%
4. Kevin Garnett, Brooklyn -- 10.7%
Also receiving votes: Stephen Curry, GS; Kevin Durant, OKC; Steve Nash, LAL

Who is the league's best role player?
1. Boris Diaw, San Antonio -- 11.1%
Kenneth Faried, Denver -- 11.1%
3. Jimmy Butler, Chicago -- 7.4%
Taj Gibson, Chicago -- 7.4%
Manu Ginobili, San Antonio -- 7.4%
Kyle Korver, Atlanta -- 7.4%
Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio -- 7.4%
Wes Matthews, Portland -- 7.4%
Joakim Noah, Chicago -- 7.4%
Also receiving votes: Tony Allen, Mem; Nick Collison, OKC; Danny Green, SA; Draymond Green, GS; Dwight Howard, Hou; Andre Iguodala, GS; J.J. Redick, LAC

Which player has the best basketball IQ?
1. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 28.6%
2. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 21.4%
3. Tim Duncan, San Antonio -- 14.3%
4. Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers -- 10.7%
Also receiving votes: Kobe Bryant, LAL; Stephen Curry, GS; Boris Diaw, SA; Kevin Garnett, Brooklyn; Marc Gasol, Mem; Manu Ginobili, SA; Kevin Love, Cle

Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
1. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 76.9%
2. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers -- 7.7%
LeBron James, Cleveland -- 7.7%
Also receiving votes: Carmelo Anthony, NY; Stephen Curry, GS

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I'm fairly certain we know which GM said Pau Gasol would make a bigger impact than LeBron James.....
 
No respect for Kyrie or Love. But they will quickly earn that this year.
 
Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
1.
Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 92.9%
Also receiving votes: Lionel Hollins, Brooklyn; Tom Thibodeau, Chi

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I change my mind about LeBron winning his fifth MVP award this year. I don't think he'll be aggressive enough and will be more focused on pacing himself for the post season. Don't be surprised if Kyrie finishes the season averaging more PPG and FGA than LeBron.
 
Mind boggling that Davis is ranked higher at C than Cousins id give him at the PF but not C.
 
lol

70% chance we win the ecf, but 60% we win the division. I dont understand this math.
 
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70% chance we win the ecf, but 60% we win the division. I dont understand this math.
The two are not mutually exclusive. You can lose the division and win the EC Finals in the playoffs.
 
Mind boggling that Davis is ranked higher at C than Cousins id give him at the PF but not C.

I hear you, man. Also, apparently LeBron is a better power forward than Kevin Love. (Really, I think the vote was for the 'Best' of position, not a ranking... still crazy to see James receive more votes than Love in that category.)

I think these GM surveys are a bit misleading. I don't think positions really pop up in their minds as much as the players themselves do. Positions are interchangeable these days.
 
I'm fairly certain we know which GM said Pau Gasol would make a bigger impact than LeBron James.....
Funny thing is a higher percentage said the Bulls made overall moves. So those GMs think LeBron was a better acquisition than Gasol, but Bulls acquisitions of Mirotic and McBuckets is so vastly superior to the Cavs getting Love, Miller and Marion that it trumps the difference of LeBron and Pau.

Which is truly stunning.
 
I dont get how 11.5% of GMs cant pick the clips to win the championship yet only 11.1% say they will get to the finals, does half a GM think they will go to game 7 of the nba finals in street clothes wait for the ceremony then rush the court with steel chairs and steal it WWE style?
 

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