NBA General Managers make their picks for 2007-08
GM Survey: Fun To Watch, Skills
Is this the year that the Spurs repeat? Or do the Suns finally break through? Is LeBron poised for an MVP season? Can anyone challenge Kevin Durant for the Rookie of the Year award? Will Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen make the Celtics the 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.
Phoenix Suns |
Which team will be the most fun to watch? |
1. |
Phoenix Suns |
73.1% |
2. |
Golden State Warriors |
15.4% |
Others receiving votes: Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs |
Last year's pick: Phoenix |
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EnergySolutions Arena |
Which team has the best home-court advantage? |
1. |
Utah Jazz |
34.6% |
2. |
Dallas Mavericks |
26.9% |
3. |
San Antonio Spurs |
11.5% |
4. |
Golden State Warriors |
7.7% |
Others receiving votes: Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns |
Last year's pick: Sacramento |
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LeBron James |
Which player is the most athletic? |
1. |
LeBron James, Cleveland |
46.2% |
2. |
Vince Carter, New Jersey |
11.5% |
3. |
Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers |
7.7% |
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Shawn Marion, Phoenix |
7.7% |
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Gerald Wallace, Charlotte |
7.7% |
Others receiving votes: Monta Ellis, Golden State; Dwight Howard, Orlando; Tracy McGrady, Houston; Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix; Tyrus Thomas, Chicago |
Last year's pick: LeBron James |
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Ray Allen |
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Allen Iverson |
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Richard Hamilton |
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Kobe Bryant |
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Tyson Chandler |
Which player is the best offensive rebounder? |
1. |
Tyson Chandler, New Orleans |
26.9% |
2. |
Dwight Howard, Orlando |
11.5% |
3. |
Elton Brand, L.A. Clippers |
7.7% |
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David Lee, New York |
7.7% |
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Shawn Marion, Phoenix |
7.7% |
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Ben Wallace, Chicago |
7.7% |
Others receiving votes: Carmelo Anthony, Denver; Tim Duncan, San Antonio; Reggie Evans, Philadelphia; Jeff Foster, Indiana; Paul Millsap, Utah; Jermaine O'Neal, Indiana; Zach Randolph, New York; Anderson Varejao |
Last year's pick: Ben Wallace |
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Steve Nash |
Which player is the best passer? |
1. |
Steve Nash, Phoenix |
76.9% |
2. |
Jason Kidd, New Jersey |
23.1% |
Last year's pick: Steve Nash |
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Jason Kidd |
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LeBron James |
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Steve Nash |
Which player does the most with least? |
1. |
Steve Nash, Phoenix |
19.2% |
2. |
Shane Battier, Houston |
11.5% |
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Bruce Bowen, San Antonio |
11.5% |
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Chuck Hayes, Houston |
11.5% |
Others receiving votes: Jeff Foster, Indiana; Jorge Garbajosa, Toronto; Ben Gordon, Chicago; Udonis Haslem, Miami; Kirk Hinrich, Chicago; Jason Kapono, Toronto; Kevin Martin, Sacramento; Andre Miller, Philadelphia; Mehmet Okur, Utah; Michael Redd, Milwaukee; Michael Ruffin, Milwaukee; Ben Wallace, Chicago |
Last year's pick: Steve Nash |
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Ron Artest |
Who is the toughest player in the NBA? |
1. |
Ron Artest, Sacramento |
19.2% |
2. |
Ben Wallace, Chicago |
15.4% |
3. |
Andres Nocioni, Chicago |
11.5% |
4. |
Caron Butler, Washington |
7.7% |
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Matt Harpring, Utah |
7.7% |
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Shaquille O'Neal, Miami |
7.7% |
Others receiving votes: Raja Bell, Phoenix; Bruce Bowen, San Antonio; Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers; Kevin Garnett, Boston; Allen Iverson, Denver; Steve Nash, Phoenix; Tayshaun Prince, Detroit; Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix |
Last year's pick: Ben Wallace |
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Steve Nash |
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Kobe Bryant |
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