NBA.com has shared its annual GM survey, in which it polls general managers around the league on burning questions surrounding players, coaches, teams, and offseason moves.
Chief among the 48 questions asked, the NBA’s general managers decided the Brooklyn Nets are the most likely team to win the next NBA championship, followed by LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers. That might explain why Kevin Durant edged out LeBron for league MVP, which would mark his second time winning the award.
Elsewhere, Kyle Lowry was chosen as the player that moved teams who will make the biggest impact, after he was traded to the Miami Heat from the Toronto Raptors during the offseason. Meanwhile the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic was voted the best player to build a team around, while Giannis Antetokounmpo edged Doncic out for best international player.
As part of the poll. General managers weren’t allowed to vote for their own teams, and the percentages are the total result of those who responded to the question.
Check out some of the survey questions below, and head to NBA.com for the full survey.
1. Brooklyn Nets — 72%
2. Los Angeles Lakers – 17%
3. Milwaukee Bucks – 10%
Last year: L.A. Lakers – 81%
1. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 37%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 33%
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 13%
4 (tie). Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 7%
4 (tie). James Harden, Brooklyn – 7%
5. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 3%
Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 32%
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 47%
2. Rudy Gobert, Utah – 17%
3 (tie). Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee – 10%
3 (tie). Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 10%
4. Ben Simmons, Philadelphia – 7%
Also receiving votes: Jimmy Butler, Miami; Anthony Davis, L.A; Draymond Green, Golden State
Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 46%
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 90%
Also receiving votes: Seth Curry, Philadelphia; Kevin Durant, Brooklyn; Duncan Robinson, Miami
Last year: N/A
1. Kyle Lowry, Miami – 77%
2. Russell Westbrook, L.A. Lakers – 17%
Also receiving votes: Spencer Dinwiddie, Washington; Jonas Valanciunas, New Orleans
Last year: Chris Paul – 44%
1. Miami Heat – 47%
2. Los Angeles Lakers – 17%
3 (tie). Brooklyn Nets – 7%
3 (tie). Houston Rockets – 7%
3 (tie). Washington Wizards – 7%
Also receiving votes: Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers
Last year: L.A. Lakers – 37%
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 55%
2. Monty Williams, Phoenix – 17%
3. Quin Snyder, Utah – 14%
4. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 10%
5. Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee – 3%
Last year: Erik Spoelstra – 46%
1. Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis – 17%
2. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 13%
3. Michael Porter Jr., Denver – 10%
4 (tie). Darius Garland, Cleveland – 7%
4 (tie). Keldon Johnson, San Antonio – 7%
4 (tie). Ja Morant, Memphis – 7%
4 (tie). Kevin Porter Jr., Houston – 7%
Also receiving votes: Deandre Ayton, Phoenix; LaMelo Ball, Charlotte; Lonzo Ball, Chicago; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; De’Andre Hunter, Atlanta; Caris LeVert, Indiana; Terance Mann, LA Clippers; Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota; Devin Vassell, San Antonio; Zion Williamson, New Orleans
Last year: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Michael Porter Jr. – 15%
1. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 43%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 40%
Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, L.A.; Kevin Durant, Brooklyn; LeBron James, L.A.; Nikola Jokic, Denver; Zion Williamson, New Orleans
Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic – 43%
1. Chicago Bulls – 27%
2 (tie). Golden State Warriors – 13%
2 (tie). Los Angeles Lakers – 13%
3. Charlotte Hornets – 10%
4 (tie). New Orleans Pelicans – 7%
4 (tie). Toronto Raptors – 7%
Also receiving votes: Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, Washington Wizards
Last year: N/A
