NBA 공홈의 2022-23시즌 GM 설문조사 결과

 

PREDICTIONS    

 

Which team will win the 2023 NBA Finals?

1. Milwaukee Bucks – 43%
2. Golden State Warriors – 25%
3. LA Clippers – 21%
4. Boston Celtics – 11%
» Last year: Brooklyn Nets – 72%

 

Eastern Conference rankings

%Total = Percentage of total points (4 for 1st place vote, 3 for 2nd, 2 for 3rd, 1 for 4th)

» Last year: 83% picked Brooklyn to win the East. Order after the Nets was Milwaukee, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston and Indiana.

 

Western Conference rankings

%Total = Percentage of total points (4 for 1st place vote, 3 for 2nd, 2 for 3rd, 1 for 4th)

» Last year: 80% picked the Lakers to win the West. Order after the Lakers was Utah, Phoenix, Denver, Golden State, LA Clippers, Dallas and Portland.

 

 

PLAYERS

 

Who will win the 2022-23 Kia MVP?

1. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 48%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 34%
3. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 14%
4. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 3%
» Last year: Kevin Durant – 37%

 

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

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 55%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 45%
» Last year: Luka Doncic – 43%

 

Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?

1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 52%
T-2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 14%
T-2. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 14%
T-4. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 7%
T-4. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Kevin Durant, Brooklyn; Ja Morant, Memphis
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 27%

 

Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2022-23?

1. Evan Mobley, Cleveland – 21%
T-2. Cade Cunningham, Detroit – 17%
T-2. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 17%
4. Zion Williamson, New Orleans – 14%
» Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers; Rudy Gobert, Minnesota; Jalen Green, Houston; Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana; Jonathan Kuminga, Golden State; Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia; Ben Simmons, Brooklyn; Anfernee Simons, Portland; Franz Wagner, Orlando
» Last year: Jaren Jackson Jr. – 17%

 

Who is the best point guard in the NBA?

1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 72%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 14%
3. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 10%
4. Trae Young, Atlanta – 3%
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 57%

 

Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?

1. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 45%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 28%
3. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 17%
» Also receiving votes: Bradley Beal, Washington; James Harden, Philadelphia; Jayson Tatum, Boston
» Last year: James Harden – 63%

 

Who is the best small forward in the NBA?

1. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 45%
2. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 24%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 17%
4. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 10%
5. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 3%
» Last year: Kevin Durant – 67%

 

Who is the best power forward in the NBA?

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 86%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 10%
3. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 3%
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 63%

 

Who is the best center in the NBA?

1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 79%
2. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 17%
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 3%
» Last year: Nikola Jokic – 63%

 

Highest percentage of total votes on position questions

T-1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 18%
T-1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 18%
3. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 16%
4. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 12%
5. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 10%

 

OFFSEASON MOVES

 

Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?

1. Cleveland Cavaliers – 41%
T-2. Minnesota Timberwolves – 17%
T-2. Philadelphia 76ers – 17%
T-2. Utah Jazz – 17%
» Also receiving votes: Boston Celtics, Sacramento Kings
» Last year: Miami Heat – 47%

 

Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?

1. Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland – 59%
2. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota – 31%
3. Jalen Brunson, New York – 7%
4. P.J. Tucker, Philadelphia – 3%
» Last year: Kyle Lowry – 77%

 

What was the most underrated player acquisition?

1. Malcolm Brogdon, Boston – 28%
T-2. P.J. Tucker, Philadelphia – 14%
T-2. John Wall, LA Clippers – 14%
4. De’Anthony Melton, Philadelphia – 10%
5. Bojan Bogdanovic, Detroit – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Barton/Morris, Washington; Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Denver; Rudy Gobert, Minnesota; Jerami Grant, Portland; Kevin Huerter, Sacramento; Dejounte Murray, Atlanta; Royce O’Neale, Brooklyn; Nets not trading stars
» Last year: Larry Nance Jr. – 28%

 

Which team will be most improved in 2021-22?

1. LA Clippers – 41%
T-2. Cleveland Cavaliers – 17%
T-2. New Orleans Pelicans – 17%
4. Minnesota Timberwolves – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings
» Last year: Chicago Bulls – 27%

 

What was the most surprising move of the offseason?

1. Rudy Gobert to Minnesota – 47%
2. Donovan Mitchell to Cleveland – 43%
3. Dejounte Murray to Atlanta – 7%
4. Andre Drummond to Chicago – 3%
» Last year: Russell Westbrook to the Lakers – 50%

 

 

 

ROOKIES & INTERNATIONAL

 

Who will win the 2022-23 Rookie of the Year?

1. Paolo Banchero, Orlando – 79%
2. Keegan Murray, Sacramento – 17%
3. Jabari Smith, Houston – 3%
» Last year: Jalen Green – 47%

 

Which rookie will be the best player in five years?

1. Paolo Banchero, Orlando – 31%
2. Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City – 28%
T-3. Jaden Ivey, Detroit – 14%
T-3. Jabari Smith, Houston – 14%
5. Keegan Murray, Sacramento – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Dyson Daniels, New Orleans; Bennedict Mathurin, Indiana
» Last year: Evan Mobley – 33%
» Five years ago: Josh Jackson – 24%

 

Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?

T-1. Jalen Duren (13), Detroit – 14%
T-1. Tari Eason (17), Houston – 14%
T-3. A.J. Griffin (16), Atlanta – 10%
T-3. Shaedon Sharpe (7), Portland – 10%
T-5. Jaden Ivey (5), Detroit – 7%
T-5. Keegan Murray (4), Sacramento – 7%
T-5. Jalen Williams (12), Oklahoma City – 7%
» Also receiving votes: MarJon Beauchamp (24), Milwaukee; Malaki Branham (20), San Antonio; Christian Braun (21), Denver; Dyson Daniels (8), New Orleans; Jaden Hardy (37), Dallas; Kenneth Lofton Jr. (undrafted), Memphis; Tyrese Martin (51), Atlanta; Bennedict Mathurin (6), Indiana; Peyton Watson (30), Denver
» Last year: Jalen Suggs – 23%

 

Who is the best international player in the NBA?

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 57%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 28%
3. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 16%
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 60%

 

Who is the best international player NOT in the NBA?

1. Victor Wembanyama – 45%
2. Nikola Mirotic – 28%
3. Vasilije Micic – 21%
» Also receiving votes: Edy Tavares; Sasha Vezenkov
» Last year: Nikola Mirotic – 53%

 

 

DEFENSE

Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 48%
2. Draymond Green, Golden State – 24%
3. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Bam Adebayo, Miami; Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee; Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers; Ben Simmons, Brooklyn; Andrew Wiggins, Golden State
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 47%

 

Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?

1. Marcus Smart, Boston – 41%
2. Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee – 31%
3. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 10%
4. Mikal Bridges, Phoenix – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Paul George, LA Clippers; Ben Simmons, Brooklyn; Andrew Wiggins, Golden State
» Last year: Jrue Holiday – 50%

 

Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?

1. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota – 83%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 10%
3. Draymond Green, Golden State – 7%
» Last year: Rudy Gobert – 77%

 

Who is the most versatile defender in the NBA?

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 41%
2. Draymond Green, Golden State – 31%
3. Bam Adebayo, Miami – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Mikal Bridges, Phoenix; Paul George, LA Clippers; Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis; Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers; Pascal Siakam, Toronto; Ben Simmons, Brooklyn
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 40%

 

Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?

1. Boston Celtics – 69%
2. Golden State Warriors – 10%
T-3. Miami Heat – 7%
T-3. Milwaukee Bucks – 7%
» Also receiving votes: LA Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies
» Last year: Milwaukee Bucks – 40%

 

 

 

COACHES

 

Who is the best head coach in the NBA?

1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 52%
2. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 22%
T-3. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 7%
T-3. Monty Williams, Phoenix – 7%
5. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 5%
» Also receiving votes: Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee; Taylor Jenkins, Memphis
» Last year: Erik Spoelstra – 55%

 

Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?

1. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 38%
2. Monty Williams, Phoenix – 28%
3. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 14%
T-4. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 7%
T-4. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Willie Green, New Orleans; Taylor Jenkins, Memphis
» Last year: Monty Williams – 50%

 

Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?

1. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 55%
T-2. Nick Nurse, Toronto – 17%
T-2. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 17%
» Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Indiana; Chris Finch, Minnesota; Jason Kidd, Dallas
» Last year: Tyronn Lue – 37%

 

Which head coach runs the best offense?

1. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 62%
2. Chris Finch, Minnesota – 14%
T-3. Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee – 7%
T-3. Nick Nurse, Toronto – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Indiana; Taylor Jenkins, Memphis; Monty Williams, Phoenix
» Last year: Quin Snyder – 27%

 

Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?

1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 34%
2. Nick Nurse, Toronto – 31%
T-3. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 7%
T-3. Tom Thibodeau, New York – 7%
T-3. Ime Udoka, Boston – 7%
T-3. Monty Williams, Phoenix – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Taylor Jenkins, Memphis; Michael Malone, Denver
» Last year: Tom Thibodeau – 37%

 

Which new or relocated head coach will make the biggest impact on his new team?

1. Darvin Ham, L.A. Lakers – 48%
2. Mike Brown, Sacramento – 31%
3. Steve Clifford, Charlotte – 17%
4. Will Hardy, Utah – 3%
» Last year: Rick Carlisle – 64%

 

Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA?

T-1. Kenny Atkinson, Golden State – 34%
T-1. Charles Lee, Milwaukee – 34%
3. Adrian Griffin, Toronto – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Ron Adams, Golden State; Malik Allen, Miami; Sam Cassell, Philadelphia; Chris Fleming, Chicago; Alex Jenson, Utah; Igor Kokoskov, Brooklyn; Chris Quinn, Miami
» Last year: Kenny Atkinson / Darvin Ham – 17%

 

Which active player will make the best head coach someday?

1. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 32%
2. Garrett Temple, New Orleans – 14%
3. CJ McCollum, New Orleans – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Patrick Beverley, L.A. Lakers; Malcolm Brogdon, Boston; Jalen Brunson, New York; Mike Conley, Utah; Matthew Dellavedova, Sacramento; Taj Gibson, Washington; Draymond Green, Golden State; Andre Iguodala, Golden State; Kyle Lowry, Miami; T.J. McConnell, Indiana; Patty Mills, Brooklyn; Rajon Rondo; Ish Smith, Denver
» Last year: Chris Paul – 34%

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Which team is the most fun to watch?

1. Golden State Warriors – 52%
2. Memphis Grizzlies – 28%
3. Brooklyn Nets – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors
» Last year: Brooklyn Nets – 30%

 

Which team has the best home-court advantage?

1. Toronto Raptors – 21%
T-2. Boston Celtics – 17%
T-2. Denver Nuggets – 17%
T-4. Golden State Warriors – 14%
T-4. Utah Jazz – 14%
6. New York Knicks – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers
» Last year: Utah Jazz – 47%

 

Which team will have the league’s most efficient offense this season?

1. Golden State Warriors – 38%
2. Milwaukee Bucks – 17%
3. Denver Nuggets – 14%
T-4. LA Clippers – 7%
T-4. Philadelphia 76ers – 7%
T-4. Phoenix Suns – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Memphis Grizzlies
» Last year: N/A

 

Which team’s level of success this season is toughest to predict?

1. Brooklyn Nets – 32%
2. L.A. Lakers – 18%
3. Memphis Grizzlies – 14%
T-4. Chicago Bulls – 7%
T-4. Minnesota Timberwolves – 7%
T-4. New Orleans Pelicans – 7%
T-4. Philadelphia 76ers – 7%
» Also receiving votes: LA Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers
» Last year: N/A

 

Which team has the most promising young core?

1. Cleveland Cavaliers – 41%
2. Memphis Grizzlies – 38%
3. Detroit Pistons – 10%
» Also receiving votes: New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic
» Last year: Atlanta Hawks – 50%

 

Which player is the most athletic?

1. Ja Morant, Memphis – 38%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 31%
3. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 21%
4. Zion Williamson, New Orleans – 7%
5. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 3%
» Last year: Zion Williamson – 27%

 

Which player is the best pure shooter?

1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 91%
2. Klay Thompson, Golden State – 5%
3. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 3%
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 90%

 

Which player is the fastest with the ball?

1. Ja Morant, Memphis – 62%
2. De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento – 31%
» Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia
» Last year: De’Aaron Fox – 59%

 

Which player is the best at moving without the ball?

1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 81%
2. Klay Thompson, Golden State – 12%
» Also receiving votes: Mikal Bridges, Phoenix; Luka Doncic, Dallas
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 50%

 

Which player is the best passer?

1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 72%
T-2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 10%
T-2. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Stephen Curry, Golden State; LeBron James, L.A. Lakers
» Last year: LeBron James – 33%

 

Which player is the best leader?

1. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 34%
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 22%
3. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 14%
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 12%
5. Damian Lillard, Portland – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Jimmy Butler, Miami; Draymond Green, Golden State
» Last year: Chris Paul – 43%

 

Who is the most versatile player in the NBA?

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 59%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 21%
T-3. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 7%
T-3. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Paul George, LA Clippers; Ben Simmons, Brooklyn
» Last year: LeBron James – 57%

 

Which player has the best basketball IQ?

1. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 45%
2. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 24%
3. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 14%
4. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 10%
5. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%
» Last year: LeBron James – 53%

 

Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?

1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 55%
2. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 17%
3. Damian Lillard, Portland – 14%
» Also receiving votes: DeMar DeRozan, Chicago; Luka Doncic, Dallas; Nikola Jokic, Denver; Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
» Last year: Kevin Durant – 41%

 

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

1. Coach’s challenges / automatic reviews (including keeping challenge if successful) – 17%
T-2. Free agency before Draft – 14%
T-2. Mandatory Draft medical information – 14%
T-4. Lottery odds (flatten or “wheel” proposal) – 10%
T-4. Playoff format (including no Play-In if 9th/10th place too far back) – 10%
T-6. Elam Ending – 7%
T-6. More leeway for defense (fewer fouls or eliminate def. 3 seconds) – 7%
T-6. Schedule – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Luxury tax re: own drafted supermax player; One FTA attempt for all trips to the line; No divisions; Nothing
» Last year: Take/transition fouls – 13%

 

 

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