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NBA General Managers make their picks for 2006-07
GM Survey: Best Players
Can the Heat repeat as NBA champions? Who will be named this year's MVP? Rookie of the Year? Most improved team?
NBA.com posed these questions and more to the league's general managers, and nearly all of the GM's responded to our survey.* Here's what the guys who call the shots think will transpire this season.
LeBron James |
Who will win the 2006-07 MVP? |
| 39.3% |
| 28.6% |
| 17.9% |
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LeBron James |
If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be? |
| 71.4% |
| 10.7% |
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Shaquille O'Neal |
Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments? |
| 42.9% |
| 21.4% |
| 10.7% |
| 10.7% |
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Dwight Howard |
Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2006-07? |
| 32.1% |
| 7.1% |
| 7.1% |
| 7.1% |
Others receiving votes: Baron Davis, Golden State, Danny Granger, Indiana, Devin Harris, Dallas, Josh Howard, Dallas, Joe Johnson, Phoenix, Nenad Krstic, New Jersey, Jameer Nelson, Orlando, Emeka Okafor, Charlotte, Chris Paul, New Orleans/Oklahoma City, Mickael Pietrus, Golden State, Josh Smith, Atlanta, Gerald Wallace, Charlotte, Hakim Warrick, Memphis |
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Steve Nash |
Who is the best point guard in the NBA? |
| 96.4% |
| 3.6% |
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Kobe Bryant |
Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA? |
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers | 71.4% |
Dwyane Wade, Miami | 21.4% |
Tracy McGrady, Houston | 3.6% |
Michael Redd, Milwaukee | 3.6% |
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LeBron James |
Who is the best small forward in the NBA? |
| 78.6% |
| 7.1% |
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Tim Duncan |
Who is the best power forward in the NBA? |
Tim Duncan, San Antonio | 57.1% |
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas | 25.0% |
Kevin Garnett, Minnesota | 14.3% |
Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix | 3.6% |
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Shaquille O'Neal |
Who is the best center in the NBA? |
| 75.0% |
| 17.9% |
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