NBA General Managers make their picks for 2004-05
GM Survey: Championship

Nov. 5 -- In 2004-05, who will be the MVP? Rookie of the Year? Most improved team? And who's going to win it all?

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.



San Antonio Spurs
Which team will win NBA Finals 2005?
San Antonio Spurs
45.2%
Detroit Pistons
33.3%
Minnesota Timberwolves
9.5%
Indiana Pacers
7.1%
Miami Heat
4.8%



Tim Duncan
If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
Tim Duncan, San Antonio
47.6%
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota
28.6%
LeBron James, Cleveland
14.3%
9.5%



Kobe Bryant
Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
81.0%
Tim Duncan, San Antonio
4.8%
Allan Houston, New York
4.8%
Reggie Miller, Indiana
4.8%
4.8%
RESULTS & SCHEDULE
Oct. 28: International
Oct. 30: Coaches
Nov. 1: Rookies
Nov. 4: MVP
Nov. 5: Championship
FAN SURVEY


(* - Percentages are based on the pool of respondents to the survey, rather than all 30 general managers.)