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Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Oct 17, 2019.

  1. J.R.

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    Which team will win the 2020 NBA Finals?

    1. LA Clippers -- 46%
    2. Milwaukee Bucks -- 36%
    3. Los Angeles Lakers -- 11%

    Also receiving votes: Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers

    Last year: Golden State – 87%

    2019-20 GM Survey, Eastern Conference rankings
    1. Milwaukee
    2. Philadelphia
    3. Boston
    4. Brooklyn
    T-4. Toronto
    6. Indiana
    7. Miami
    8. Orlando

    Last year: Ninety percent picked Boston to win the East. Order after the Celtics was Toronto, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Indiana, Washington and Miami.

    2019-20 GM Survey, Western Conference rankings
    1. LA Clippers
    2. Denver
    3. L.A. Lakers
    4. Utah
    5. Houston
    6. Golden State
    7. Portland
    8. San Antonio

    Last year: Nintey percent picked Golden State to win the West. Order after the Warriors was Houston, Oklahoma City, Utah, L.A. Lakers, Portland/San Antonio, and Denver.

    Who will win the 2019-20 Kia MVP?
    1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee -- 52%
    2. Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 10%
    Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers -- 10%
    Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers -- 10%
    5. Nikola Jokic, Denver -- 7%

    Also receiving votes: James Harden, Houston; LeBron James, L.A. Lakers; Damian Lillard, Portland

    Last year: LeBron James – 30%

    If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?

    1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee -- 86%
    2. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers -- 7%
    Luka Doncic, Dallas -- 7%

    Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo -- 30%

    Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?

    1. James Harden, Houston -- 48%
    2. Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 17%
    LeBron James, L.A. Lakers -- 17%
    4. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee -- 14%
    5. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn -- 3%

    Last year: LeBron James -- 60%

    Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
    1. Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 90%
    2. Damian Lillard, Portland -- 7%
    3. LeBron James, LA Lakers -- 3%

    Last year: Stephen Curry -- 57%

    Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?
    1. James Harden, Houston – 86%
    2. Paul George, LA Clippers – 7%

    Also receiving votes: Jimmy Butler, Miami; Klay Thompson, Golden State

    Last year: James Harden -- 73%

    Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
    1. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers -- 62%
    2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers -- 24%
    3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee -- 14%

    Last year: LeBron James -- 57%

    Who is the best power forward in the NBA?
    1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee -- 59%
    2. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers -- 28%
    3. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers -- 10%
    4. LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio -- 3%

    Last year: Anthony Davis -- 37%

    Who is the best center in the NBA?
    1. Nikola Jokic, Denver -- 48%
    2. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia -- 28%
    3. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers -- 17%

    Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota

    Last year: Anthony Davis -- 40%
     
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  3. J.R.

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    Which team will be most improved in 2018-19?
    1. Los Angeles Lakers -- 38%
    2. Dallas Mavericks -- 21%
    3. LA Clippers -- 10%
    4. Atlanta Hawks -- 7%
    Brooklyn Nets -- 7%
    Chicago Bulls -- 7%
    New Orleans Pelicans -- 7%
    8. New York Knicks -- 4%

    Last year: L.A. Lakers -- 80%

    Who will win the 2018-19 Rookie of the Year?
    1. Zion Williamson, New Orleans -- 68%
    2. Ja Morant, Memphis -- 29%
    3. Darius Garland, Cleveland -- 4%

    Last year: Luka Doncic -- 43%

    Which rookie will be the best player in five years?
    1. Zion Williamson, New Orleans -- 68%
    2. Ja Morant, Memphis -- 18%
    3. Cameron Reddish, Atlanta -- 7%

    Also receiving votes: Jarrett Culver, Minnesota; Darius Garland, Cleveland

    Last year: DeAndre Ayton & Jaren Jackson Jr. -- 27%

    Who is the best international player NOT in the NBA?
    1. Nikola Mirotic, FC Barcelona -- 55%
    2. Nando de Colo, Fenerbahce -- 21%
    3. Sergio Llull, Real Madrid -- 17%

    Also receiving votes: Deni Avdija, Maccabi Tel Aviv; Jan Vesely, Fenerbahce

    Last year: Sergio Llull -- 39%

    Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
    1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 55%
    2. Erik Spoelstra, Miami -- 17%
    3. Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee -- 10%
    4. Steve Kerr, Golden State -- 7%

    Also receiving votes: Steve Clifford, Orlando; Doc Rivers, LA Clippers; Quin Snyder, Utah

    Last year: Brad Stevens -- 47%

    Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?
    1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 41%
    2. Doc Rivers, LA Clippers -- 31%
    3. Steve Kerr, Golden State -- 17%

    Also receiving votes: Kenny Atkinson, Brooklyn; Mike D'Antoni, Houston; Terry Stotts, Portland

    Last year: Gregg Popovich -- 47%

    Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
    1. Rick Carlisle, Dallas -- 28%
    2. Brad Stevens, Boston -- 17%
    3. Quin Snyder, Utah -- 14%
    4. Steve Clifford, Orlando -- 10%
    Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 10%
    6. Nick Nurse, Toronto -- 7%

    Also receiving votes: Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee; Michael Malone, Denver; Doc Rivers, LA Clippers; Erik Spoelstra, Miami

    Last year: Brad Stevens -- 53%

    Which head coach runs the best offense?
    1. Steve Kerr, Golden State -- 38%
    2. Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee -- 14%
    Mike D'Antoni, Houston -- 14%
    Terry Stotts, Portland -- 14%
    5. Michael Malone, Denver -- 7%
    Nick Nurse, Toronto -- 7%
    Quin Snyder, Utah -- 7%

    Last year: Steve Kerr -- 40%

    Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?
    1. Quin Snyder, Utah -- 28%
    2. Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee -- 24%
    3. Nate McMillan, Indiana -- 7%
    Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 7%
    Doc Rivers, LA Clippers -- 7%
    Erik Spoelstra, Miami -- 7%
    Brad Stevens, Boston -- 7%

    Also receiving votes: Kenny Atkinson, Brooklyn; Dwane Casey, Detroit; Steve Clifford, Orlando; Nick Nurse, Toronto

    Last year: Quin Snyder -- 33%

    Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA?
    1. Dan Burke, Indiana -- 11%
    Chris Finch, New Orleans -- 11%
    David Vanterpool, Portland -- 11%
    4. Darvin Ham, Milwaukee -- 7%
    Alex Jensen, Utah -- 7%
    Igor Kokoskov, Sacramento -- 7%
    Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers -- 7%
    Nate Tibbets, Portland -- 7%

    Also receiving votes: Ron Adams, Golden State; Chip Engelland, San Antonio; Chris Fleming, Chicago; Adrian Griffin, Toronto; Phil Handy, L.A. Lakers; Jason Kidd, L.A. Lakers; Keith Smart, New York; Ime Udoka, Philadelphia

    Last year: Ron Adams -- 17%

    Which active player will make the best head coach someday?
    1. Mike Conley, Utah -- 26%
    2. Chris Paul, Oklahoma City -- 19%
    3. Malcolm Brogdon, Indiana -- 15%
    4. Rajon Rondo, L.A. Lakers -- 11%

    Also receiving votes: Jalen Brunson, Dallas; Jared Dudley, L.A. Lakers; Andre Iguodala, Memphis; Kyle Korver, Milwaukee; C.J. McCollum, Portland; Doug McDermott, Indiana; Garrett Temple, Brooklyn; Lance Thomas, Brooklyn

    Last year: Chris Paul -- 25%
     
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    Which team is the most fun to watch?
    1. Denver Nuggets -- 31%
    2. New Orleans Pelicans -- 21%
    3. Golden State Warriors -- 17%
    4. Milwaukee Bucks -- 10%
    5. Portland Trail Blazers -- 7%

    Also receiving votes: Houston Rockets, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings

    Last year: Golden State -- 60%

    Which team has the best home-court advantage?
    1. Denver Nuggets -- 38%
    2. Utah Jazz -- 24%
    Golden State Warriors -- 24%
    4. Portland Trail Blazers -- 7%

    Also receiving votes: Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors

    Last year: Golden State -- 50%

    Which team has the most promising young core?
    1. New Orleans Pelicans -- 28%
    2. Denver Nuggets -- 24%
    3. Atlanta Hawks -- 17%
    4. Sacramento Kings -- 10%
    5. Philadelphia 76ers -- 7%

    Also receiving votes: Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies

    Last year: Philadelphia -- 47%

    Which player is the most athletic?
    1. Zion Williamson, New Orleans -- 41%
    2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee -- 28%
    3. Aaron Gordon, Orlando -- 7%
    Derrick Jones Jr., Miami -- 7%
    Mitchell Robinson, New York -- 7%
    Russell Westbrook, Houston -- 7%
    7. Zach LaVine, Chicago -- 3%

    Last year: Russell Westbrook -- 48%

    Which player is the best pure shooter?
    1. Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 86%
    2. Klay Thompson, Golden State -- 11%
    3. J.J. Redick, New Orleans -- 4%

    Last year: Stephen Curry -- 73%

    Which player is the fastest with the ball?
    1. De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento -- 64%
    2. Russell Westbrook, Houston -- 25%

    Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Stephen Curry, Golden State; Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn

    Last year: Russell Westbrook -- 50%

    Which player is best at moving without the ball?
    1. Klay Thompson, Golden State -- 43%
    2. J.J. Redick, New Orleans -- 25%
    3. Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 21%
    4. Kyle Korver, Milwaukee -- 7%
    5. C.J. McCollum, Portland -- 4%

    Last year: Klay Thompson -- 53%

    Which player is the best passer?
    1. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers -- 57%
    2. Nikola Jokic, Denver -- 32%
    3. Chris Paul, Oklahoma City -- 7%
    4. James Harden, Houston -- 4%

    Last year: LeBron James -- 50%

    What bench player makes the biggest impact when he enters the game?
    1. Lou Williams, LA Clippers -- 79%
    2. Montrezl Harrell, LA Clippers -- 7%
    Fred VanVleet, Toronto -- 7%

    Also receiving votes: Spencer Dinwiddie, Brooklyn; Domantas Sabonis, Indiana

    Last year: Lou Williams -- 41%

    Who is the toughest player in the NBA?
    1. Steven Adams, Oklahoma City -- 32%
    2. Draymond Green, Golden State -- 18%
    3. P.J. Tucker, Houston -- 14%
    4. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers -- 7%

    Also receiving votes: Aron Baynes, Phoenix; Patrick Beverley, LA Clippers; Udonis Haslem, Miami; Joe Ingles, Utah; Damian Lillard, Portland; Kyle Lowry, Toronto; Marcus Smart, Boston; Klay Thompson, Golden State

    Last year: Steven Adams -- 33%

    Which player is the best leader?
    1. Damian Lillard, Portland -- 41%
    2. Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 37%
    3. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers -- 15%

    Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Chris Paul, Oklahoma City

    Last year: LeBron James -- 30%

    Who is the most versatile player in the NBA?
    1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee -- 46%
    2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers -- 39%
    3. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers -- 7%

    Also receiving votes: Paul George, LA Clippers; Nikola Jokic, Denver

    Last year: LeBron James -- 63%

    Which player has the best basketball IQ?
    1. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers -- 64%
    2. Nikola Jokic, Denver -- 11%
    3. Chris Paul, Oklahoma City -- 7%
    Rajon Rondo, L.A. Lakers -- 7%

    Also receiving votes: James Harden, Houston; Al Horford, Philadelphia; Andre Iguodala, Memphis

    Last year: LeBron James -- 70%

    Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
    1. Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 44%
    2. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn -- 11%
    Damian Lillard, Portland -- 11%
    Klay Thompson, Golden State -- 11%
    5. Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn -- 7%
    Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers -- 7%

    Also receiving votes: James Harden, Houston; LeBron James, L.A. Lakers

    Last year: Kevin Durant -- 40%

    What rule (regarding play, Draft/Lottery, playoff format, etc.) most needs to change?

    1. Playoff seeding (1-16) -- 18%
    2. Draft (Better combine or more medical info) -- 11%
    Draft Lottery -- 11%
    Free agency (Before Draft or no moratorium) -- 11%
    Schedule (Fewer games, no back-to-backs) -- 11%

    Also receiving votes: Conference realignment, Draft one-and-done rule, Eliminate tanking, Extra foul in overtime, FIBA goaltending, Increased control of G League players, Instant replay, Midseason tournament, No FGA for half-court heaves, Roster size, Tampering

    Last year: Playoff seeding – 18%
     
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    Not one GM thinks the Rockets will win the title...... Daryl didn't even vote for his own team.

    Good to see Chris Finch leading the way for best assistant coach in the league.
     
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    That high?
    Maybe I should watch more Nuggets games this year.
     
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    Denver is loaded with a great roster; Jokic, Murray, Millsap, Harris, Barton, Plumlee, etc -- players who complement each other on the court and play well together under a great coach in Mike Malone. Now, if Michael Porter Jr. comes in strong after sitting out his rookie due to injury, then watch out because the Nuggets are going to be a force in the West.

    In fact, I would pick the Nuggets to have the best record in the West this season because Clippers, Lakers, etc will be more concerned about load management on their superstars to get ready for the playoffs.
     
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    I agree with Denver being really good, but "fun to watch?" Aside from MPJ, there's no one on that roster that I'd tune in for, to be honest. Jokic's game isn't exactly electrifying.
     
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    Rick Carlisle is the best coach at making in-game adjustments, but didn't get a single vote for "best coach?"

    How is Steph Curry at 10% of MVP voting but Harden doesn't even register in the top 5? How is Anthony Davis also at 10% while LeBron didn't get a single vote?

    Lakers make the playoffs with LeBron and without AD. Lakers miss the playoffs with AD and without LeBron.

    What a bogus list.
     
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    I actually think the Nuggets are more fun to watch then good, but that's just me.
     
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    Yeah of course,I knew they were good.

    But I hadn't realised that they were the most exciting and fun team to watch.

    I haven't watched many games of them last season because they are at the worst time possible.

    I will definitely watch more this year to see what is all the excitement
     
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    1 - not a single GM thinks Embiid will win the MVP?

    2 - Curry is by far the guy they want to take a shot with the game on the line? I love Curry. But have they seen his stats in this situation in the playoffs?
     
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    PJ Tucker voted #1 THICC
     
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    Denver is fun to watch if u enjoy more team ball over overwhelming individual greatness...me personally, I really like Jamal Murray, and Jokic can be fun to watch

    young and athletic squad that plays with a lot of energy
     
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    To each their own, but I absolutely love to watch Jokic play and even jokingly call him "Jock Itch" on this board.

    He's the best skilled center in the NBA right now and has the best hands and passing ability of a big man since Chris Webber -- averaging 7.3 assists last season. Now, if only he could work on his cardio and stamina, and maybe also lose all that whale fat from his body then who knows Jock Itch might even win MVP.

    But that's just me. I love old school big men who work on their skills and play post-up style -- a dying art in the NBA.
     
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    So many head scratchers in there, but they are also just doing this for media to talk about so I don’t believe this is in any way how GMs truly feel.
     
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