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

Nov. 4 -- 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.



Shaquille O'Neal
Who will win the 2004-05 MVP?
57.1%
Tim Duncan, San Antonio
19.0%
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota
14.3%
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
9.5%



Kevin Garnett
Which player is the best leader?
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota
42.9%
Jason Kidd, New Jersey
19.0%
Tim Duncan, San Antonio
14.3%
Others receiving votes: Chauncey Billups, Detroit; Vlade Divac, L.A. Lakers; Reggie Miller, Indiana; Steve Nash, Phoenix; Shaquille O'Neal, Miami



Shaquille O'Neal
Which player forces coaches to make the most adjustments?
81.0%
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota
9.5%
Tim Duncan, San Antonio
4.8%
Tracy McGrady, Houston
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.)