Monday, Oct. 27
GM Survey Topic 11: The Finals

Who are the top players? Who is the best coach? Which team has the best chance of dethroning the Spurs? Which player would a GM sign first if he were starting a team today?

NBA.com posed questions to the league's general managers to learn what the men who make the personnel decisions in the NBA really think.


Lakers
L.A. Lakers
Who will win the 2004 NBA Finals?
Los Angeles Lakers
52.4%
San Antonio Spurs
23.8%
Sacramento Kings
9.5%
Others receiving votes: New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat


Karl Malone
Karl Malone
Which player has the greatest hunger to win the championship in 2003-04?
Karl Malone, L.A. Lakers
38.1%
Gary Payton, L.A. Lakers
19.0%
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota
14.3%
Others receiving votes: Jason Kidd, New Jersey; Alonzo Mourning, New Jersey; Allen Iverson, Philadelphia; Shaquille O'Neal, L.A. Lakers


Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant
Which player in the NBA would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
52.4%
Reggie Miller, Indiana
14.3%
Tim Duncan, San Antonio
9.5%
Others receiving votes: Peja Stojakovic, Sacramento; Tracy McGrady, Orlando; Nick Van Exel, Golden State; Ray Allen, Seattle; Paul Pierce, Boston
PAST RESULTS
Oct. 13: Coaches
Oct. 15: Most improved
Oct. 16: Rookies
Oct. 17: Defense
Oct. 20: Fun to watch