https://www.nba.com/news/2022-23-gm-survey
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%
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 center in the NBA?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 79%
2. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 17%
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 3%
» Last year: Nikola Jokic – 63%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
