The NBA has put out it’s annual GM survey for the 2024-25 season about the very best groups, gamers, coaches and offseason strikes.
*NOTE: “Normal managers weren’t permitted to vote for their very own workforce or personnel. Percentages are primarily based on the pool of respondents to that exact query, moderately than all 30 GMs.”
Let’s take a look at a number of the most attention-grabbing outcomes:
Which workforce will win the 2025 NBA Finals?
1. Boston Celtics – 83%
2. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder – 13%
3. Dallas Mavericks – 3%
» Final yr: Boston Celtics & Denver Nuggets – 33%
Takeaway: GM’s have misplaced religion within the Nuggets.
Who will win the 2024-25 Kia MVP?
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma Metropolis – 40%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 30%
T-3. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 7%
T-3. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 7%
T-3. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 7%
» Additionally receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Jaylen Brown, Boston; Anthony Edwards, Minnesota
» Final yr: Nikola Jokic – 43%
Takeaway: Once more, no religion in Denver.
Who’s the very best taking pictures guard within the NBA?
1. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 33%
2. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 23%
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma Metropolis – 20%
4. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 10%
5. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%
» Additionally receiving votes: Jaylen Brown, Boston; Derrick White, Boston
» Final yr: Devin Booker – 63%
Takeaway: Booker has fallen out of favor after the Suns bought swept.
Which workforce made the very best total strikes this offseason?
1. Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder – 37%
2. Philadelphia 76ers – 33%
3. New York Knicks – 20%
» Additionally receiving votes: Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings
» Final yr: Boston Celtics & Milwaukee Bucks – 23%
Takeaway: GM’s see the Japanese Convention dominating and are impressed by the offseason strikes made.
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 40%
T-2. Bam Adebayo, Miami – 10%
T-2. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota – 10%
T-2. Jrue Vacation, Boston – 10%
T-5. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 7%
T-5. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 7%
T-5. Herb Jones, New Orleans – 7%
» Additionally receiving votes: Alex Caruso, Oklahoma Metropolis; Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota; Marcus Good, Memphis
» Final yr: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 40%
Takeaway: Wemby is the brand new Giannis.
What was probably the most underrated participant acquisition?
1. Alex Caruso, Oklahoma Metropolis – 23%
2. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Orlando – 17%
T-3. Isaiah Hartenstein, Oklahoma Metropolis – 13%
T-3. Tyus Jones, Phoenix – 13%
5. Klay Thompson, Dallas – 10%
6. Chris Paul, San Antonio – 7%
» Additionally receiving votes: Kyle Anderson, Golden State; Donte DiVincenzo, Minnesota; Josh Giddey, Chicago; Caleb Martin, Philadelphia; Gary Trent Jr., Milwaukee
» Final yr: Marcus Good – 17%
Takeaway: GM’s are excessive on the affect Caruso can have at OKC and likewise assume that KCP’s championship expertise with the Nuggets will profit the Magic vastly.
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