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

Oct. 25 -- 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.



Jason Kidd
Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
Jason Kidd, New Jersey
78.6%
Steve Nash, Phoenix
9.5%
Sam Cassell, Minnesota
4.8%
Stephon Marbury, New York
4.8%
Others receiving votes: Tony Parker, San Antonio



Kobe Bryant
Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers
100.0%



Tracy McGrady
Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
Tracy McGrady, Houston
52.4%
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota
19.0%
Peja Stojakovic, Sacramento
9.5%
Others receiving votes: Ron Artest, Indiana; LeBron James, Cleveland; Andrei Kirilenko, Utah; Paul Pierce, Boston



Tim Duncan
Who is the best power forward in the NBA?
Tim Duncan, San Antonio
66.7%
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota
33.3%



Shaquille O'Neal
Who is the best center in the NBA?
95.2%
Tim Duncan, San Antonio
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.)