https://www.nba.com/news/2020-21-gmsurvey Which team will win the 2021 NBA Finals? 1. Los Angeles Lakers – 81% 2. LA Clippers – 11% Also receiving votes: Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat Rank the top four teams in the Eastern Conference: Eastern Conference Rankings 1. Bucks 2. Nets 3. Heat 4. Celtics 5. Sixers 6. Raptors 7. Pacers Rank the top four teams in the Western Conference: Western Conference Rankings 1. Lakers 2. Clippers 3. Nuggets 4. Mavs 5. Blazers 6. Jazz 7. Warriors 8. Suns Who will win the 2020-21 Kia MVP? 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% If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be? 1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 43% Luka Doncic, Dallas – 43% 3. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 7% > Also receiving votes: LeBron James, L.A. Lakers; Zion Williamson, New Orleans Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most 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 receiving votes: Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers; Damian Lillard, Portland Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2020-21? 1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 15% Michael Porter Jr., Denver – 15% 3. De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento – 12% 4. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 8% Zion Williamson, New Orleans – 8% > Also receiving 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 Who is the best point guard in the NBA? 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% Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA? 1. James Harden, Houston – 68% 2. Bradley Beal, Washington – 11% Luka Doncic, Dallas – 11% 4. Jimmy Butler, Miami – 7% 5. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 4% Who is the best small forward in the NBA? 1. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 57% 2. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 25% 3. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 11% > Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Luka Doncic, Dallas Who is the best power forward in the NBA? 1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 46% 2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 25% 3. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 21% 4. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 7% Who is the best center in the NBA? 1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 50% 2. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 43% 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 7%
Which team made the best overall moves this 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% Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact? 1. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 44% 2. Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee – 33% 3. Serge Ibaka, LA Clippers – 7% > Also receiving votes: Bogdan Bogdanovic, Atlanta; Kevin Durant, Brooklyn; Gordon Hayward, Charlotte; Russell Westbrook, Washington What was the most underrated player acquisition? 1. Serge Ibaka, LA Clippers – 15% 2. Steven Adams, New Orleans – 11% Robert Covington, Portland – 11% 4. Seth Curry, Philadelphia – 6% > Also receiving 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 What was the most surprising move of the offseason? 1. Gordon Hayward to Charlotte – 54% 2. John Wall-Russell Westbrook trade – 18% 3. Jerami Grant to Detroit – 11% 4. Montrezl Harrell to the Lakers – 7% Also receiving votes: Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka leaving Toronto; Jrue Holiday to Milwaukee; Chris Paul to Phoenix Who will win the 2020-21 Kia Rookie of the Year? 1. LaMelo Ball, Charlotte – 39% 2. James Wiseman, Golden State – 29% 3. Obi Toppin, New York – 18% 4. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 7% > Also receiving votes: Deni Avdija, Washington; Isaac Okoro, Cleveland Which rookie will be the best player in five 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 receiving votes: Onyeka Okongwu, Atlanta; Obi Toppin, New York Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft? 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 receiving 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 Who is the best head coach in the NBA? 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 Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people? 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 receiving votes: Billy Donovan, Chicago; Tom Thibodeau, New York; Frank Vogel, L.A. Lakers Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments? 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 receiving votes: Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee; Michael Malone, Denver; Quin Snyder, Utah; Stan Van Gundy, New Orleans; Frank Vogel, L.A. Lakers Which new or relocated head coach will make the biggest impact on his 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% Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA? 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 receiving 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 Which active player will make the best head coach someday? 1. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 36% 2. Rajon Rondo, Atlanta – 29% 3. Udonis Haslem, Miami – 7% Garrett Temple, Chicago – 7% > Also receiving votes: Malcolm Brogdon, Indiana; Stephen Curry, Golden State; Jared Dudley, L.A. Lakers; Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn; T.J. McConnell, Indiana; Donovan Mitchell, Utah
Which team has the most promising young core? 1. New Orleans Pelicans – 41% 2. Memphis Grizzlies – 22% 3. Atlanta Hawks – 11% Boston Celtics – 11% Denver Nuggets – 11% 6. Dallas Mavericks – 4% 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% Who is the toughest player in the NBA? 1. Steven Adams, New Orleans – 32% 2. P.J. Tucker, Houston – 25% 3. Jimmy Butler, Miami – 14% Marcus Smart, Boston – 14% > Also receiving votes: Draymond Green, Golden State; Montrezl Harrell, L.A. Lakers; LeBron James, L.A. Lakers; Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers 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 receiving votes: Luka Doncic, Dallas; Ben Simmons, Philadelphia; Jayson Tatum, Boston Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line? 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 receiving votes: Devin Booker, Phoenix; Jamal Murray, Denver What’s the biggest pandemic-related challenge facing your team this season? 1. Travel (protocols and safety on the road) – 21% 2. Staying healthy – 18% 3. Compliance and responsibility – 7% Lack of fans – 7% Lack of group interaction – 7% Mental health – 7% Unpredictability – 7% > Also receiving votes: Impact on standings from games missed, Lack of continuity and practice time, Limits on personnel, Managing family, Quick transition from the offseason, Relocation, Soft tissue injuries
lol 80 percent of people believe the lakers are going back to back. I am not disagreeing but that's an insane number
Giannis and Luka are the two biggest-impact stars in the game today, according to the GMs. That seems notable, both being non-American.
They think they will MVP and who they would take going forward. I think Lebron is still the best player in the NBA until father time wins.
That's fair. Perhaps if there was a question of who you'd take if you wanted to win a championship this season, most would go with LeBron. Perhaps they should consider adding that question to the survey.
lol harden is listed a few times. He's the 6th pg. and the best sg and hes rated the #1 player to force opposing coaches to adjust the most Are you sure you read the entire survey?
