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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
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