NBA GM Survey

Results from the NBA GM Survey. Doesn't mean much but interesting none the less Which team will win the 2016 NBA Finals? 1. Cleveland -- 53.6% 2. San Antonio -- 25.0% 3. Golden State -- 17.9% 4. Oklahoma City -- 3.6% Last year: San Antonio -- 46.2% Who will win the 2015-16 MVP? 1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 39.3% 2. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 25.0% 3. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 10.7% James Harden, Houston -- 10.7% 5. Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 7.1% Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City -- 7.1% Last year: LeBron James -- 67.9% If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be? 1. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 86.2% 2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 6.9% LeBron James, Cleveland -- 6.9% Last year: LeBron James -- 50.0% Other highlights (more Spurs focused) Who is the best small forward in the NBA? 1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 89.3% 2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 8.9% 3. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio -- 1.8% Last year: LeBron James -- 75.0% Who is the best power forward in the NBA? 1. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 82.1% 2. Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers -- 7.1% LeBron James, Cleveland -- 7.1% 4. LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio -- 3.6% Last year: LaMarcus Aldridge & Blake Griffin -- 25.0% Who is the best center in the NBA? 1. Marc Gasol, Memphis -- 65.5% 2. DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento -- 13.8% 3. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 6.9% Tim Duncan, San Antonio -- 6.9% DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers -- 6.9% Last year: Dwight Howard -- 42.9% Which team made the best overall moves this offseason? 1. San Antonio -- 79.3% 2. Houston -- 6.9% L.A. Clippers -- 6.9% Also receiving votes: L.A. Lakers, Portland Last year: Cleveland -- 89.3% Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact? 1. LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio -- 79.3% 2. Ty Lawson, Houston -- 10.3% 3. Greg Monroe, Milwaukee -- 6.9% 4. DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers -- 3.4% Last year: LeBron James -- 96.3% What was the most underrated player acquisition? 1. Ty Lawson, Houston -- 10.3% Paul Pierce, L.A. Clippers -- 10.3% David West, San Antonio -- 10.3% Who is the best defensive player in the NBA? 1. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio -- 27.6% 2. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 17.2% 3. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 13.8% 4. Tony Allen, Memphis -- 10.3% 5. Draymond Green, Golden State -- 6.9% DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers -- 6.9% Also receiving votes: Tim Duncan, San Antonio; Marc Gasol, Memphis; Rudy Gobert, Utah; Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City; Andre Iguodala, Golden State Last year: Joakim Noah -- 35.7% Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA? 1. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio -- 44.8% 2. Tony Allen, Memphis -- 17.2% 3. Jimmy Butler, Chicago -- 10.3% LeBron James, Cleveland -- 10.3% Who is the best head coach in the NBA? 1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 93.1% Also receiving votes: Mike Budenholzer, Atlanta; Steve Kerr, Golden State Last year: Gregg Popovich -- 92.9% Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments? 1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 37.9% 2. Rick Carlisle, Dallas -- 31.0% 3. Steve Kerr, Golden State -- 10.3% 4. Jason Kidd, Milwaukee -- 6.9% Also receiving votes: Steve Clifford, Charlotte; Erik Spoelstra, Miami; Brad Stevens, Boston; Stan Van Gundy, Detroit Last year: Gregg Popovich --46.4% Which head coach runs the best offense? 1. Steve Kerr, Golden State -- 58.6% 2. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 27.6% 3. Mike Budenholzer, Atlanta -- 6.9% Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Dallas; Brad Stevens, Boston Last year: Gregg Popovich -- 77.8% Which head coach has the best defensive schemes? 1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 31.0% 2. Dave Joerger, Memphis -- 27.6% 3. Steve Kerr, Golden State -- 13.8% 4. Steve Clifford, Charlotte -- 6.9% Jason Kidd, Milwaukee -- 6.9% Which player is the best leader? 1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 44.6% 2. Tim Duncan, San Antonio -- 30.4% 3. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 17.9% Who is the league's best role player? 1. Andre Iguodala, Golden State -- 20.7% 2. Draymond Green, Golden State -- 17.2% 3. Kyle Korver, Atlanta -- 13.8% 4. Danny Green, San Antonio -- 10.3% Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio -- 10.3% 6. Manu Ginobili, San Antonio -- 6.9%