{"id":929241,"date":"2026-10-15T16:28:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T16:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/929241\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T16:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T16:28:11","slug":"2026-27-nba-gm-survey-48-questions-before-new-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/929241\/","title":{"rendered":"2026-27 NBA GM Survey: 48 questions before new season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2358376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/16x9-yt-1568x882.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1568\" height=\"882\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The San Antonio Spurs are both the team of the future and the team of the present.<\/p>\n<p>In the 25th annual NBA GM Survey, the Spurs are the most popular pick to win the championship and the top pick (by a wider margin) for best young core. Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper are just 22, 21 and 20 years old, respectively, and they\u2019re capable of winning a title right now.<\/p>\n<p>Wembanyama received the most votes for MVP and the player GMs would most like to start a franchise with, and he set records for both categories with the highest percentage of votes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/nba-gm-survey-complete-history\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GM Survey history<\/a>. Overall, Wembanyama earned the top spot for eight different questions.<\/p>\n<p>The GMs responded to 48 questions about the best teams, players, coaches and offseason moves. General managers were not permitted to vote for their own team or personnel.<\/p>\n<p>&gt; Predictions<\/p>\n<p>Which team will win the 2027 NBA Finals?<\/p>\n<p>1. San Antonio Spurs \u2013 50%<br \/>2. Oklahoma City Thunder \u2013 43%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Oklahoma City Thunder \u2013 80%<\/p>\n<p>Eastern Conference rankings<\/p>\n<p>Team<br \/>\n1st<br \/>\n2nd<br \/>\n3rd<br \/>\n4th<br \/>\n%Total<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0 \u00a0<br \/>\nKnicks<br \/>\n60%<br \/>\n27%<\/p>\n<p>3%<br \/>\n32%<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0<br \/>\n76ers<br \/>\n23%<br \/>\n17%<br \/>\n20%<br \/>\n10%<br \/>\n19%<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0<br \/>\nCavaliers<br \/>\n7%<br \/>\n17%<br \/>\n33%<br \/>\n10%<br \/>\n15%<\/p>\n<p>4.<br \/>\nCeltics<br \/>\n7%<br \/>\n20%<br \/>\n17%<br \/>\n27%<br \/>\n15%<\/p>\n<p>5.<br \/>\nPistons<br \/>\n3%<br \/>\n20%<br \/>\n13%<br \/>\n17%<br \/>\n12%<\/p>\n<p>6.<br \/>\nRaptors<\/p>\n<p>3%<br \/>\n20%<br \/>\n3%<\/p>\n<p>7.<br \/>\nPacers<\/p>\n<p>10%<\/p>\n<p>2%<\/p>\n<p>Heat<\/p>\n<p>3%<br \/>\n13%<br \/>\n2%<\/p>\n<p>%Total = Percentage of total points (4 for 1st place vote, 3 for 2nd, 2 for 3rd, 1 for 4th)<\/p>\n<p>\u00bb Last year: 63% picked Cleveland to win the East. Order after the Cavs was New York, Orlando, Atlanta, Detroit, Milwaukee, Philadelphia and Boston.<\/p>\n<p>Western Conference rankings<\/p>\n<p>Team<br \/>\n1st<br \/>\n2nd<br \/>\n3rd<br \/>\n4th<br \/>\n%Total<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0<br \/>\nSpurs<br \/>\n53%<br \/>\n43%<\/p>\n<p>34%<\/p>\n<p>2.<br \/>\nThunder<br \/>\n47%<br \/>\n50%<\/p>\n<p>34%<\/p>\n<p>3.<br \/>\nTimberwolves<\/p>\n<p>53%<br \/>\n13%<br \/>\n12%<\/p>\n<p>4.<br \/>\nNuggets<\/p>\n<p>7%<br \/>\n17%<br \/>\n50%<br \/>\n10%<\/p>\n<p>5.<br \/>\nRockets<\/p>\n<p>30%<br \/>\n23%<br \/>\n8%<\/p>\n<p>6.<br \/>\nLakers<\/p>\n<p>10%<br \/>\n1%<\/p>\n<p>7.<br \/>\nTrail Blazers<\/p>\n<p>3%<br \/>\n0%<\/p>\n<p>%Total = Percentage of total points (4 for 1st place vote, 3 for 2nd, 2 for 3rd, 1 for 4th)<\/p>\n<p>\u00bb Last year: 87% picked Oklahoma City to win the West. Order after the Thunder was Denver, Houston, Minnesota, Golden State, LA Clippers, L.A. Lakers, Dallas and San Antonio.<\/p>\n<p>&gt; Players<\/p>\n<p>Who will win the 2026-27 Kia MVP?<\/p>\n<p>1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio \u2013 77%<br \/>2. Nikola Joki\u0107, Denver \u2013 10%<br \/>3. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; Jayson Tatum, Boston<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Nikola Joki\u0107 \u2013 67%<\/p>\n<p>If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?<\/p>\n<p>1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio \u2013 93%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; Cooper Flagg, Dallas<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Victor Wembanyama \u2013 83%<\/p>\n<p>Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?<\/p>\n<p>1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio \u2013 47%<br \/>2. Nikola Joki\u0107, Denver \u2013 33%<br \/>3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City \u2013 10%<br \/>4. Stephen Curry, Golden State \u2013 7%<br \/>5. Luka Don\u010di\u0107, L.A. Lakers \u2013 3%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Nikola Joki\u0107 \u2013 57%<\/p>\n<p>Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2026-27?<\/p>\n<p>1. Dylan Harper, San Antonio \u2013 27%<br \/>T-2. Cooper Flagg, Dallas \u2013 7%<br \/>T-2. Collin Murray-Boyles, Toronto \u2013 7%<br \/>T-2. Amen Thompson, Houston \u2013 7%<br \/>T-2. Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Scottie Barnes, Toronto; Matas Buzelis, Chicago; Stephon Castle, San Antonio; Cedric Coward, Memphis; Tyler Herro, Milwaukee; Walker Kessler, L.A. Lakers; Kon Knueppel, Charlotte; Jonathan Kuminga, Minnesota; Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia; Brandon Miller, Charlotte; Ajay Mitchell, Oklahoma City; Ja Morant, Portland; Payton Pritchard, Boston; Alex Sarr, Washington<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Amen Thompson \u2013 30%<\/p>\n<p>Who is the best point guard in the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City \u2013 67%<br \/>2. Jalen Brunson, New York \u2013 20%<br \/>3. Luka Don\u010di\u0107, L.A. Lakers \u2013 10%<br \/>4. Stephen Curry, Golden State \u2013 3%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander \u2013 73%<\/p>\n<p>Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>1. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota \u2013 73%<br \/>2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City \u2013 13%<br \/>3. Luka Don\u010di\u0107, L.A. Lakers \u2013 10%<br \/>4. Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland \u2013 3%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Anthony Edwards \u2013 70%<\/p>\n<p>Who is the best small forward in the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>1. Luka Don\u010di\u0107, L.A. Lakers \u2013 37%<br \/>2. Jayson Tatum, Boston \u2013 33%<br \/>3. Kawhi Leonard, Toronto \u2013 17%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami; Scottie Barnes, Toronto; Jaylen Brown, Philadelphia; Kevin Durant, Houston<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Luka Don\u010di\u0107 \u2013 40%<\/p>\n<p>Who is the best power forward in the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami \u2013 70%<br \/>2. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio \u2013 23%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, Washington; Jayson Tatum, Boston<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo \u2013 93%<\/p>\n<p>Who is the best center in the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>1. Nikola Joki\u0107, Denver \u2013 63%<br \/>2. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio \u2013 37%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Nikola Joki\u0107 \u2013 97%<\/p>\n<p>Highest percentage of total votes on position questions<\/p>\n<p>1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City \u2013 16%<br \/>T-2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami \u2013 15%<br \/>T-2. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota \u2013 15%<br \/>4. Nikola Joki\u0107, Denver \u2013 13%<br \/>5. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio \u2013 12%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Nikola Joki\u0107 \u2013 19%<\/p>\n<p>&gt; Offseason Moves<\/p>\n<p>Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?<\/p>\n<p>1. Philadelphia 76ers \u2013 73%<br \/>2. Miami Heat \u2013 10%<br \/>3. Charlotte Hornets \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Toronto Raptors<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Atlanta Hawks \u2013 53%<\/p>\n<p>Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?<\/p>\n<p>1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami \u2013 53%<br \/>2. Jaylen Brown, Philadelphia \u2013 20%<br \/>T-3. LeBron James, Philadelphia \u2013 13%<br \/>T-3. Kawhi Leonard, Toronto \u2013 13%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Kevin Durant \u2013 73%<\/p>\n<p>What was the most underrated player acquisition?<\/p>\n<p>1. Tobias Harris, San Antonio \u2013 20%<br \/>2. Mitchell Robinson, Boston \u2013 17%<br \/>3. Naz Reid, Charlotte \u2013 10%<br \/>T-4. LaMelo Ball, Minnesota \u2013 7%<br \/>T-4. Lu Dort, Atlanta \u2013 7%<br \/>T-4. Jonathan Kuminga, Minnesota \u2013 7%<br \/>T-4. Peyton Watson, Cleveland \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Isaiah Joe, Detroit; Kawhi Leonard, Toronto; Sandro Mamukelashvili, L.A. Lakers; Kelly Oubre Jr., Indiana; Zaccharie Risacher, Dallas; Anfernee Simons, Philadelphia; Dean Wade, Philadelphia; Aaron Wiggins, Atlanta<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Desmond Bane \u2013 17%<\/p>\n<p>Which team will be most improved in 2026-27?<\/p>\n<p>1. Indiana Pacers \u2013 43%<br \/>2. Washington Wizards \u2013 23%<br \/>3. Utah Jazz \u2013 13%<br \/>4. Toronto Raptors \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Orlando Magic \u2013 47%<\/p>\n<p>&gt; Rookies &amp; International<\/p>\n<p>Who will win the 2026-27 Rookie of the Year?<\/p>\n<p>1. Cameron Boozer, Memphis \u2013 50%<br \/>2. Caleb Wilson, Chicago \u2013 20%<br \/>3. AJ Dybantsa, Washington \u2013 17%<br \/>4. Darryn Peterson, Utah \u2013 13%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Cooper Flagg \u2013 97%<\/p>\n<p>Which rookie will be the best player in five years?<\/p>\n<p>T-1. AJ Dybantsa, Washington \u2013 33%<br \/>T-1. Caleb Wilson, Chicago \u2013 33%<br \/>3. Cameron Boozer, Memphis \u2013 23%<br \/>4. Darryn Peterson, Utah \u2013 10%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Cooper Flagg \u2013 93%<br \/>\u00bb Five years ago: Evan Mobley \u2013 33%<\/p>\n<p>Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?<\/p>\n<p>1. Brayden Burries (10), Milwaukee \u2013 30%<br \/>T-2. Allen Graves (19), Toronto \u2013 10%<br \/>T-2. Labaron Philon (22), Philadelphia \u2013 10%<br \/>T-2. Meleek Thomas (34), Cleveland \u2013 10%<br \/>T-5. Cameron Boozer (3), Memphis \u2013 7%<br \/>T-5. Cameron Carr (24), L.A. Lakers \u2013 7%<br \/>T-5. Chris Cenac (27), Boston \u2013 7%<br \/>T-5. Yaxel Lendeborg (11), Golden State \u2013 7%<br \/>T-5. Caleb Wilson (4), Chicago \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Nate Ament (13), Milwaukee; Mikel Brown Jr. (6), Brooklyn<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Kasparas Jaku\u010dionis \u2013 17%<\/p>\n<p>Who is the best international player in the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio \u2013 53%<br \/>2. Nikola Joki\u0107, Denver \u2013 47%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Nikola Joki\u0107 \u2013 93%<\/p>\n<p>Who is the best international player NOT in the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>1. Sasha Vezenkov \u2013 77%<br \/>2. Jonas Valan\u010di\u016bnas \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje, Nikola Miroti\u0107, Jean Montero, Kendrick Nunn, Edy Tavares<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Sasha Vezenkov \u2013 44%<\/p>\n<p>&gt; Defense<\/p>\n<p>Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio \u2013 97%<br \/>2. Ausar Thompson, Detroit \u2013 3%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Victor Wembanyama \u2013 80%<\/p>\n<p>Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>1. Amen Thompson, Houston \u2013 30%<br \/>T-2. Alex Caruso, Oklahoma City \u2013 17%<br \/>T-2. Ausar Thompson, Detroit \u2013 17%<br \/>4. Dyson Daniels, Atlanta \u2013 10%<br \/>T-5. Stephon Castle, San Antonio \u2013 7%<br \/>T-5. Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Atlanta; OG Anunoby, New York; Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City; Derrick White, Boston<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Dyson Daniels \u2013 31%<\/p>\n<p>Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio \u2013 97%<br \/>2. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota \u2013 3%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Victor Wembanyama \u2013 80%<\/p>\n<p>Who is the most versatile defender in the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio \u2013 30%<br \/>2. Amen Thompson, Houston \u2013 17%<br \/>3. Scottie Barnes, Toronto \u2013 13%<br \/>T-4. Bam Adebayo, Miami \u2013 10%<br \/>T-4. OG Anunoby, New York \u2013 10%<br \/>6. Ausar Thompson, Detroit \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami; Toumani Camara, Portland; Draymond Green, Golden State; Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Amen Thompson \u2013 18%<\/p>\n<p>Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>1. Oklahoma City Thunder \u2013 77%<br \/>2. San Antonio Spurs \u2013 20%<br \/>3. Toronto Raptors \u2013 3%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Oklahoma City Thunder \u2013 83%<\/p>\n<p>&gt; Coaches<\/p>\n<p>Who is the best head coach in the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami \u2013 43%<br \/>2. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City \u2013 37%<br \/>3. Mike Brown, New York \u2013 10%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Indiana; Chris Finch, Minnesota; Steve Kerr, Golden State<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Erik Spoelstra \u2013 52%<\/p>\n<p>Which head coach is the best manager\/motivator of people?<\/p>\n<p>T-1. Steve Kerr, Golden State \u2013 23%<br \/>T-1. Joe Mazzulla, Boston \u2013 23%<br \/>T-1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami \u2013 23%<br \/>4. Mike Brown, New York \u2013 10%<br \/>5. J.B. Bickerstaff, Detroit \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Indiana; Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City; Mitch Johnson, San Antonio; Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Erik Spoelstra \u2013 28%<\/p>\n<p>Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?<\/p>\n<p>1. Rick Carlisle, Indiana \u2013 30%<br \/>2. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers \u2013 23%<br \/>3. Erik Spoelstra, Miami \u2013 20%<br \/>4. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City \u2013 10%<br \/>5. Joe Mazzulla, Boston \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Mike Brown, New York; Chris Finch, Minnesota; Nick Nurse, Philadelphia<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Tyronn Lue \u2013 40%<\/p>\n<p>Which head coach runs the best offense?<\/p>\n<p>1. Rick Carlisle, Indiana \u2013 47%<br \/>T-2. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City \u2013 10%<br \/>T-2. Steve Kerr, Golden State \u2013 10%<br \/>4. Kenny Atkinson, Cleveland \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: David Adelman, Denver; Mike Brown, New York; Will Hardy, Utah; Joe Mazzulla, Boston; Jordan Ott, Phoenix; JJ Redick, L.A. Lakers; Quin Snyder, Atlanta; Erik Spoelstra, Miami<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Rick Carlisle \u2013 53%<\/p>\n<p>Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?<\/p>\n<p>1. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City \u2013 67%<br \/>T-2. Erik Spoelstra, Miami \u2013 10%<br \/>T-2. Ime Udoka, Houston \u2013 10%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: J.B. Bickerstaff, Detroit; Mitch Johnson, San Antonio; Joe Mazzulla, Boston; Jordan Ott, Phoenix<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Mark Daigneault \u2013 37%<\/p>\n<p>Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>1. Jeff Van Gundy, LA Clippers \u2013 17%<br \/>2. Billy Donovan, San Antonio \u2013 13%<br \/>T-3. Royal Ivey, Houston \u2013 10%<br \/>T-3. Chris Quinn, Miami \u2013 10%<br \/>T-5. Dave Bliss, Oklahoma City \u2013 7%<br \/>T-5. Sam Cassell, Boston \u2013 7%<br \/>T-5. Frank Vogel, Golden State \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Johnnie Bryant, Cleveland; Darren Erman, New York; Trevor Hendry, Cleveland; Juwan Howard, Brooklyn; Chris Jent, New York; Scott King, San Antonio; Josh Longstaff, Charlotte; Lloyd Pierce, Indiana; Corliss Williamson, San Antonio<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Micah Nori \u2013 25%<\/p>\n<p>Which active player will make the best head coach someday?<\/p>\n<p>1. Mike Conley, Boston \u2013 50%<br \/>2. T.J. McConnell, Indiana \u2013 13%<br \/>3. Jalen Brunson, New York \u2013 10%<br \/>4. Draymond Green, Golden State \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Jrue Holiday, Portland; Tyus Jones, Denver; CJ McCollum, Atlanta; Andrew Nembhard, Indiana; Fred VanVleet, Houston; Derrick White, Boston<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Chris Paul \u2013 27%<\/p>\n<p>&gt; Miscellaneous<\/p>\n<p>Which team is the most fun to watch?<\/p>\n<p>T-1. Minnesota Timberwolves \u2013 30%<br \/>T-1. San Antonio Spurs \u2013 30%<br \/>T-3. Denver Nuggets \u2013 10%<br \/>T-3. Philadelphia 76ers \u2013 10%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder \u2013 27%<\/p>\n<p>Which team has the best home-court advantage?<\/p>\n<p>T-1. Denver Nuggets \u2013 37%<br \/>T-1. Oklahoma City Thunder \u2013 37%<br \/>3. New York Knicks \u2013 20%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder \u2013 43%<\/p>\n<p>Which team will have the league\u2019s most efficient offense this season?<\/p>\n<p>1. Oklahoma City Thunder \u2013 27%<br \/>2. Denver Nuggets \u2013 20%<br \/>3. New York Knicks \u2013 17%<br \/>4. Boston Celtics \u2013 13%<br \/>5. Philadelphia 76ers \u2013 10%<br \/>6. Los Angeles Lakers \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Cleveland Cavaliers \u2013 40%<\/p>\n<p>Which team\u2019s level of success this season is toughest to predict?<\/p>\n<p>1. Philadelphia 76ers \u2013 27%<br \/>2. Minnesota Timberwolves \u2013 17%<br \/>T-3. Los Angeles Lakers \u2013 13%<br \/>T-3. Utah Jazz \u2013 13%<br \/>T-5. Golden State Warriors \u2013 7%<br \/>T-5. Indiana Pacers \u2013 7%<br \/>T-5. Portland Trail Blazers \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: LA Clippers, Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Philadelphia 76ers \u2013 47%<\/p>\n<p>Which team has the most promising young core?<\/p>\n<p>1. San Antonio Spurs \u2013 87%<br \/>2. Washington Wizards \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Charlotte Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Oklahoma City Thunder \u2013 50%<\/p>\n<p>Which player is the most athletic?<\/p>\n<p>1. Amen Thompson, Houston \u2013 63%<br \/>2. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota \u2013 20%<br \/>3. Ausar Thompson, Detroit \u2013 10%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: VJ Edgecombe, Philadelphia; Dylan Harper, San Antonio<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Amen Thompson \u2013 58%<\/p>\n<p>Which player is the best pure shooter?<\/p>\n<p>1. Stephen Curry, Golden State \u2013 97%<br \/>2. Kon Knueppel, Charlotte \u2013 3%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Stephen Curry \u2013 93%<\/p>\n<p>Which player is the fastest with the ball?<\/p>\n<p>1. Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia \u2013 53%<br \/>2. De\u2019Aaron Fox, San Antonio \u2013 17%<br \/>3. Ja Morant, Portland \u2013 13%<br \/>T-4. Jeremiah Fears, New Orleans \u2013 7%<br \/>T-4. Amen Thompson, Houston \u2013 7%<br \/>6. VJ Edgecombe, Philadelphia \u2013 3%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: De\u2019Aaron Fox \u2013 53%<\/p>\n<p>Which player is the best at moving without the ball?<\/p>\n<p>1. Stephen Curry, Golden State \u2013 80%<br \/>2. Duncan Robinson, Detroit \u2013 10%<br \/>3. Kon Knueppel, Charlotte \u2013 7%<br \/>4. Lauri Markkanen, Utah \u2013 3%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Stephen Curry \u2013 90%<\/p>\n<p>Which player is the best passer?<\/p>\n<p>1. Nikola Joki\u0107, Denver \u2013 87%<br \/>2. Luka Don\u010di\u0107, L.A. Lakers \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana; LeBron James, Philadelphia<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Nikola Joki\u0107 \u2013 80%<\/p>\n<p>Which player is the best leader?<\/p>\n<p>1. Jalen Brunson, New York \u2013 53%<br \/>2. Stephen Curry, Golden State \u2013 20%<br \/>3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Cade Cunningham, Detroit; LeBron James, Philadelphia; Nikola Joki\u0107, Denver; Damian Lillard, Portland; Jayson Tatum, Boston; Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Stephen Curry \u2013 43%<\/p>\n<p>Who is the most versatile player in the NBA?<\/p>\n<p>1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio \u2013 57%<br \/>2. Scottie Barnes, Toronto \u2013 17%<br \/>3. Nikola Joki\u0107, Denver \u2013 10%<br \/>4. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: OG Anunoby, New York; Cooper Flagg, Dallas; LeBron James, Philadelphia<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama \u2013 30%<\/p>\n<p>Which player has the best basketball IQ?<\/p>\n<p>1. Nikola Joki\u0107, Denver \u2013 67%<br \/>2. LeBron James, Philadelphia \u2013 33%<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Nikola Joki\u0107 \u2013 80%<\/p>\n<p>Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?<\/p>\n<p>1. Stephen Curry, Golden State \u2013 50%<br \/>2. Jalen Brunson, New York \u2013 17%<br \/>T-3. Luka Don\u010di\u0107, L.A. Lakers \u2013 10%<br \/>T-3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City \u2013 10%<br \/>5. Kevin Durant, Houston \u2013 7%<br \/>\u00bb Also receiving votes: Nikola Joki\u0107, Denver; Damian Lillard, Portland<br \/>\u00bb Last year: Stephen Curry \u2013 47%<\/p>\n<p>* * *<\/p>\n<p>John Schuhmann has covered the NBA for more than 20 years. You can e-mail him\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/mailto:jschuhmann.nba.com@gmail.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>, find his\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/writers-archive\/22\/john-schuhmann\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">archive here\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/johnschuhmann.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">follow him on Bluesky.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The San Antonio Spurs are both the team of the future and the team of the present. 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