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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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

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% Shawn Marion, Phoenix 7.7% 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

Ray Allen

Which player is the best pure shooter? 1. Ray Allen, Boston 59.6% 2. Michael Redd, Milwaukee 11.5% 3. Jason Kapono, Toronto 7.7% 4. Kyle Korver, Philadelphia 5.8% Others receiving votes: Richard Hamilton, Detroit; Steve Nash, Phoenix; Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas; Peja Stojakovic, New Orleans Last year's pick: Ray Allen

Allen Iverson

Which player is the fastest with the ball? 1. Allen Iverson, Denver 23.1% 2. T.J. Ford, Toronto 21.2% 3. Leandro Barbosa, Phoenix 19.2% 4. Jason Kidd, New Jersey 7.7% Steve Nash, Phoenix 7.7% Rajon Rondo, Boston 7.7% 7. Chris Paul, New Orleans 5.8% Others receiving votes: Gilbert Arenas, Washington; Tony Parker, San Antonio Last year's pick: Allen Iverson

Richard Hamilton

Which player is best at moving without the ball? 1. Richard Hamilton, Detroit 73.1% Others receiving votes: Manu Ginobli, San Antonio; Richard Jefferson, New Jersey; Andrei Kirilenko, Utah; Kyle Korver, Philadelphia; Shawn Marion, Phoenix; Kevin Martin, Sacramento; Michael Redd, Milwaukee Last year's pick: Richard Hamilton

Kobe Bryant

Which player is the best at getting his own shot? 1. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers 88.5% 2. Gilbert Arenas, Washington 3.8% LeBron James, Cleveland 3.8% Tracy McGrady, Houston 3.8% Last year's pick: Kobe Bryant

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% David Lee, New York 7.7% Shawn Marion, Phoenix 7.7% 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

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

Jason Kidd

Which player is the best in the open court? 1. Jason Kidd, New Jersey 34.6% 2. LeBron James, Cleveland 26.9% 3. Steve Nash, Phoenix 19.2% Others receiving votes: Gilbert Arenas, Washington; Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers; Tracy McGrady, Houston; Tony Parker, San Antonio; Dwyane Wade, Miami Last year's pick: Steve Nash

LeBron James

Who is the best finisher? 1. LeBron James, Cleveland 38.5% 2. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers 19.2% 3. Amare Stoudemire, Phoenix 11.5% 4. Carmelo Anthony, Denver 7.7% Vince Carter, New Jersey 7.7% Shawn Marion, Phoenix 7.7% Others receiving votes: Dwight Howard, Orlando; Tony Parker, San Antonio Last year's pick: LeBron James

Steve Nash

Which player does the most with least? 1. Steve Nash, Phoenix 19.2% 2. Shane Battier, Houston 11.5% Bruce Bowen, San Antonio 11.5% 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

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% Matt Harpring, Utah 7.7% 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

Steve Nash

Which player is the best leader? 1. Steve Nash, Phoenix 42.3% 2. Jason Kidd, New Jersey 30.8% 3. Tim Duncan, San Antonio 15.4% Others receiving votes: Chauncey Billups, Detroit; Sam Cassell, L.A. Clippers; Kevin Garnett, Boston Last year's pick: Steve Nash

Kobe Bryant

Which player in the NBA would you want taking a shot with the game on the line? 1. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers 88.5% 2. Carmelo Anthony, Denver 3.8% Tim Duncan, San Antonio 3.8% Steve Nash, Phoenix 3.8% Last year's pick: Kobe Bryant