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

Nov. 1 -- 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.



Emeka Okafor
Who will win the 2004-05 Rookie of the Year?
Emeka Okafor, Charlotte
42.9%
Ben Gordon, Chicago
23.8%
Dwight Howard, Orlando
23.8%
4.8%
Devin Harris, Dallas
4.8%



Dwight Howard
Which rookie will be the best player in five years?
Dwight Howard, Orlando
70.0%
Shaun Livingston, L.A. Clippers
10.0%
Emeka Okafor, Charlotte
10.0%
5.0%
5.0%



Andres Nocioni
Which international rookie is most ready to contribute this season?
41.2%
17.6%
Andres Biedrins, Golden State
11.8%
Beno Udrih, San Antonio
11.8%
Sasha Vujacic, L.A. Lakers
11.8%
Others receiving votes: Pavel Podkolzin, Dallas



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


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.)