NBA.com posed these questions and more to the league's general managers, and a high majority of the GM's responded to our survey.* Here's what the guys who call the shots think about the new season.

Al Harrington

Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2004-05? Al Harrington, Atlanta 36.8% Yao Ming, Houston 10.5% Dwyane Wade 10.5% Others receiving votes: Jonathan Bender, Indiana; Chris Bosh, Toronto; Marcus Camby, Denver; Jamal Crawford, New York; Eddy Curry, Chicago; Manu Ginobili, San Antonio; Willie Green, Philadelphia; Brian Scalabrine, New Jersey

Phoenix & Orlando

Which team will be most improved in 2004-05? Orlando Magic 31.0% Phoenix Suns 31.0% Miami Heat 14.3% Others receiving votes: Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, L.A. Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards

Josh Smith

Which rookie is most likely to be a "sleeper" success? Josh Smith, Atlanta 15.8% Luke Jackson, Cleveland 10.5% Al Jefferson, Boston 10.5% Shaun Livingston, L.A. Clippers 10.5% J.R. Smith, New Orleans 10.5% Others receiving votes: Tony Allen, Boston; Josh Childress, Atlanta; Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia; Kevin Martin, Sacramento; Jameer Nelson, Orlando; Sasha Vujacic, L.A. Lakers; Delonte West, Boston; Dorell Wright, Miami

Mehmet Okur

Which international player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2004-05? Mehmet Okur, Detroit 14.3% Mickael Pietrus, Golden State 14.3% Primoz Brezec, Charlotte 9.5% Pau Gasol, Memphis 9.5% Nene, Denver 9.5% Andres Nocioni, Chicago 9.5% Manu Ginobili, San Antonio 7.1% Yao Ming, Houston 7.1% Others receiving votes: Carlos Arroyo, Utah; Boris Diaw, Atlanta; Gordan Giricek, Utah; Tony Parker, San Antonio; Darius Songaila, Sacramento