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PREDICTIONS
Which team will win the 2017 NBA Finals?
- Golden State – 69.0%
- Cleveland – 31.0%
Last year: Cleveland – 53.6%
PLAYERS
Who will win the 2016-17 MVP?
- LeBron James, Cleveland – 46.7%
- Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City – 23.3%
- Stephen Curry, Golden State – 10.0%
James Harden, Houston – 10.0%
- Kevin Durant, Golden State – 6.7%
- Paul George, Indiana – 3.3%
Last year: LeBron James – 39.3%
If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
- Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota – 48.3%
- Kevin Durant, Golden State – 20.7%
- LeBron James, Cleveland – 17.2%
Also receiving votes: Stephen Curry, Golden State; Anthony Davis, New Orleans; Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio; Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City
Last year: Anthony Davis – 86.2%
Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
- LeBron James, Cleveland – 75.0%
- Stephen Curry, Golden State – 21.4%
- Draymond Green, Golden State – 3.6%
Last year: LeBron James – 62.1%
Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2016-17?
- Devin Booker, Phoenix – 31.0%
- Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota – 13.8%
- Myles Turner, Indiana – 10.3%
- D’Angelo Russell, L.A. Lakers – 6.9%
Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota – 6.9%
Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Detroit; Anthony Davis, New Orleans; Kevin Durant, Golden State; C.J. McCollum, Portland; Kristaps Porzingis, New York; Terry Rozier, Boston; Dennis Schroder, Atlanta; Marcus Smart, Boston
Last year: Andrew Wiggins – 17.2%
Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
- Stephen Curry, Golden State – 63.3%
- Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers – 20.0%
- Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City – 10.0%
- Kyrie Irving, Cleveland – 6.7%
Last year: Stephen Curry – 55.2%
Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?
- James Harden, Houston – 56.7%
- Klay Thompson, Golden State – 40.0%
- Dwyane Wade, Chicago – 3.3%
Last year: James Harden – 79.3%
Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
- LeBron James, Cleveland – 76.8%
- Kevin Durant, Golden State – 23.2%
Last year: LeBron James – 89.3%
Who is the best power forward in the NBA?
- Anthony Davis, New Orleans – 29.0%
- LeBron James, Cleveland – 19.4%
- Draymond Green, Golden State – 16.1%
- LaMarcus Aldridge, San Antonio – 12.9%
Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers – 12.9%
- Kevin Durant, Golden State – 9.7%
Last year: Anthony Davis – 82.1%
Who is the best center in the NBA?
- DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers – 33.3%
- DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento – 26.7%
- Anthony Davis, New Orleans – 16.7%
- Marc Gasol, Memphis – 13.3%
- Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota – 6.7%
- Draymond Green, Golden State – 3.3%
Last year: Marc Gasol – 65.5%
OFFSEASON MOVES
Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?
- Golden State – 83.3%
- Indiana – 6.7%
Utah – 6.7%
- Boston – 3.3%
Last year: San Antonio – 79.3%
Which one-player acquisition will make the biggest impact?
- Kevin Durant, Golden State – 80.0%
- Al Horford, Boston – 13.3%
Also receiving votes: George Hill, Utah; Derrick Rose, New York
Last year: LaMarcus Aldridge – 79.3%
Who was the most underrated player acquisition?
- George Hill, Utah – 24.1%
- Jeff Teague, Indiana – 13.8%
- Andrew Bogut, Dallas – 10.3%
- Serge Ibaka, Orlando – 6.9%
Victor Oladipo, Oklahoma City – 6.9%
Also receiving votes: Ryan Anderson, Houston; Matthew Dellavedova, Milwaukee; Boris Diaw, Utah; Mike Dunleavy, Cleveland; Pau Gasol, San Antonio; LeBron James, Cleveland; Courtney Lee, New York; Jeremy Lin, Brooklyn; Zaza Pachulia, Golden State; Dion Waiters, Miami; Thaddeus Young, Indiana
Last year: Ty Lawson, Paul Pierce & David West – 10.3%
Which team will be most improved in 2016-17?
- Minnesota – 56.7%
- Utah – 23.3%
- New York – 10.0%
Also receiving votes: Boston, Houston, L.A. Lakers
Last year: Oklahoma City – 25.0%
What was the most surprising move of the offseason?
- Kevin Durant to Golden State – 46.7%
- Dwyane Wade to Chicago – 43.3%
Also receiving votes: Al Horford to Boston, Ibaka/Oladipo trade, Tyler Johnson offer sheet
Last year: DeAndre Jordan back to Clippers – 24.1%
ROOKIES & INTERNATIONAL
Who will win the 2016-17 Rookie of the Year?
- Kris Dunn, Minnesota – 46.7%
- Buddy Hield, New Orleans – 13.3%
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia – 13.3%
- Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 10.0%
Brandon Ingram, L.A. Lakers – 10.0%
Also receiving votes: Marquese Chriss, Phoenix; Jamal Murray, Denver
Last year: Jahlil Okafor – 44.8%
Which rookie will be the best player in five years?
- Ben Simmons, Philadelphia – 70.0%
- Kris Dunn, Minnesota – 20.0%
- Brandon Ingram, L.A. Lakers – 6.7%
- Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 3.3%
Last year: Karl-Anthony Towns – 62.1%
Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?
- Dejounte Murray (29), San Antonio – 23.3%
- Kris Dunn (5), Minnesota – 16.7%
- Patrick McCaw (38), Golden State – 13.3%
- Henry Ellenson (18), Detroit – 10.0%
- Marquese Chris (8), Phoenix – 6.7%
Skal Labissiere (28), Sacramento – 6.7%
Denzel Valentine (14), Chicago – 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Malcolm Brogdon (36), Milwaukee; Cheick Diallo (33), New Orleans; Thon Maker (10), Milwaukee; Pascal Siakam (27), Toronto; Ivica Zubac (32), L.A. Lakers
Last year: Justise Winslow – 31.0%
Who is the best international player in the NBA?
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 27.6%
- Marc Gasol, Memphis – 24.1%
- Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas – 22.4%
- Kristaps Porzingis, New York – 12.1%
- Pau Gasol, San Antonio – 6.9%
Also receiving votes: Rudy Gobert, Utah; Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota
Last year: Marc Gasol – 62.1%
Who is the best international player NOT in the NBA?
- Milos Teodosic – 53.6%
- Sergio LLull – 28.6%
- Nando de Colo – 14.3%
- Vassilis Spanoulis – 3.6%
Last year: Dario Saric – 28.6%
DEFENSE
Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?
- Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio – 66.7%
- LeBron James, Cleveland – 10.0%
- Avery Bradley, Boston – 6.7%
Draymond Green, Golden State – 6.7%
DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers – 6.7%
- Hassan Whiteside, Miami – 3.3%
Last year: Kawhi Leonard – 27.6%
Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
- Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio – 66.7%
- Avery Bradley, Boston – 16.7%
- Tony Allen, Memphis – 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Jimmy Butler, Chicago; Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Detroit; Klay Thompson, Golden State
Last year: Kawhi Leonard – 44.8%
Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?
- DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers – 50.0%
- Rudy Gobert, Utah – 16.7%
- Draymond Green, Golden State – 10.0%
- Marc Gasol, Memphis – 6.7%
Dwight Howard, Atlanta – 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Bismack Biyombo, Orlando; Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio; Hassan Whiteside, Miami
Last year: Marc Gasol – 27.6%
Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?
- San Antonio – 50.0%
- Boston – 13.3%
- Cleveland – 10.0%
Golden State – 10.0%
Utah – 10.0%
- Atlanta – 6.7%
Last year: Golden State – 58.6%
COACHES
Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
- Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 83.3%
- Rick Carlisle, Dallas – 13.3%
- Brad Stevens, Boston – 3.3%
Last year: Gregg Popovich – 93.1%
Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?
- Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 66.7%
- Steve Kerr, Golden State – 16.7%
- Brad Stevens, Boston – 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Dallas; Steve Clifford, Charlotte; Doc Rivers, L.A. Clippers
Last year: Gregg Popovich – 48.3%
Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
- Rick Carlisle, Dallas – 41.4%
- Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 31.0%
- Brad Stevens, Boston – 13.8%
Also receiving votes: Mike Budenholzer, Atlanta; Doc Rivers, L.A. Clippers; Erik Spoelstra, Miami; Stan Van Gundy, Detroit
Last year: Gregg Popovich – 37.9%
Which head coach runs the best offense?
- Steve Kerr, Golden State – 63.3%
- Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 16.7%
- Rick Carlisle, Dallas – 6.7%
Mike D'Antoni, Houston – 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Brad Stevens, Boston; Terry Stotts, Portland
Last year: Steve Kerr – 58.6%
Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?
- Tom Thibodeau, Minnesota – 60.0%
- Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 33.3%
Also receiving votes: Brad Stevens, Boston; Stan Van Gundy, Detroit
Last year: Gregg Popovich – 31.0%
Which new (or relocated) coach will make the biggest impact this season?
- Tom Thibodeau, Minnesota – 78.3%
- Frank Vogel, Orlando – 10.0%
- Mike D'Antoni, Houston – 8.3%
- Luke Walton, L.A. Lakers – 3.3%
Last year: Alvin Gentry – 32.1%
Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA?
- Ron Adams, Golden State – 37.9%
- Stephen Silas, Charlotte – 10.3%
- James Borrego, San Antonio – 6.9%
Dan Burke, Indiana – 6.9%
Also receiving votes: J.B. Bickerstaff, Memphis; Larry Drew, Cleveland; Chip Engelland, San Antonio; Darren Erman, New Orleans; Tim Grgurich; Adrian Griffin, Oklahoma City; Ettore Messina, San Antonio; Nick Nurse, Toronto; Brian Shaw, L.A. Lakers; David Vanterpool, Portland; Mike Woodson, L.A. Clippers
Last year: Ron Adams – 24.1%
Which active player will make the best head coach someday?
- Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers – 27.6%
- Jared Dudley, Phoenix – 10.3%
Ronnie Price, Oklahoma City – 10.3%
- Manu Ginobili, San Antonio – 6.9%
Jason Terry, Milwaukee – 6.9%
Also receiving votes: Steve Blake; Matt Bonner; Avery Bradley, Boston; Stephen Curry, Golden State; Mike Dunleavy, Cleveland; Draymond Green, Golden State; Shaun Livingston, Golden State; T.J. McConnell, Philadelphia; Andre Miller; Mike Miller, Denver; Jameer Nelson, Denver
Last year: Chris Paul – 25.0%
MISCELLANEOUS
Which team is the most fun to watch?
- Golden State – 93.3%
Also receiving votes: L.A. Clippers, Portland
Last year: Golden State – 93.1%
Which team has the best home-court advantage?
- Golden State – 58.3%
- Denver – 16.7%
- Oklahoma City – 10.0%
- San Antonio – 6.7%
- Utah – 5.0%
- Portland – 3.3%
Last year: Golden State – 65.5%
Which player is the most athletic?
- Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City – 62.1%
- LeBron James, Cleveland – 17.2%
- Zach LaVine, Minnesota – 10.3%
- Aaron Gordon, Orlando – 6.9%
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 3.4%
Last year: Russell Westbrook – 34.5%
Which player is the best pure shooter?
- Stephen Curry, Golden State – 60.0%
- Klay Thompson, Golden State – 26.7%
- Kyle Korver, Atlanta – 10.0%
- J.J. Redick, L.A. Clippers – 3.3%
Last year: Stephen Curry – 79.3%
Which player is the fastest with the ball?
- Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City – 46.7%
- John Wall, Washington – 40.0%
- Stephen Curry, Golden State – 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Kyrie Irving, Cleveland; Ish Smith, Detroit
Last year: John Wall – 53.4%
Which player is best at moving without the ball?
- Klay Thompson, Golden State – 40.0%
- Kyle Korver, Atlanta – 30.0%
- J.J. Redick, L.A. Clippers – 16.7%
- Stephen Curry, Golden State – 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Kevin Durant, Golden State; Dwyane Wade, Chicago
Last year: Kyle Korver – 69.0%
Which player is the best passer?
- Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers – 62.1%
- LeBron James, Cleveland – 20.7%
- Ricky Rubio, Minnesota – 10.3%
Also receiving votes: Rajon Rondo, Chicago; Ben Simmons, Philadelphia
Last year: Chris Paul – 71.4%
What bench player makes the biggest impact when he enters the game?
- Jamal Crawford, L.A. Clippers – 46.7%
- Andre Iguodala, Golden State – 40.0%
- Zach Randolph, Memphis – 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Mike Dunleavy, Cleveland; Manu Ginobili, San Antonio
Last year: Andre Iguodala – 37.9%
Who is the toughest player in the NBA?
- Tony Allen, Memphis – 23.3%
- Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio – 16.7%
- Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City – 13.3%
- Steven Adams, Oklahoma City – 10.0%
Draymond Green, Golden State – 10.0%
- Matthew Dellavedova, Milwaukee – 6.7%
LeBron James, Cleveland – 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Patrick Beverley, Houston; Jimmy Butler, Chicago; Kyle Lowry, Toronto; Isaiah Thomas, Boston
Last year: Tony Allen – 20.7%
Which player is the best leader?
- LeBron James, Cleveland – 57.1%
- Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers – 14.3%
- Stephen Curry, Golden State – 10.7%
Draymond Green, Golden State – 10.7%
Also receiving votes: Tim Duncan; Dwyane Wade, Chicago
Last year: LeBron James – 44.6%
Who is the most versatile player in the NBA?
- LeBron James, Cleveland – 75.0%
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 10.0%
- Draymond Green, Golden State – 8.3%
Also receiving votes: Kevin Durant, Golden State; Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio
Last year: N/A
Which player has the best basketball IQ?
- LeBron James, Cleveland – 65.5%
- Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers –24.1%
- Stephen Curry, Golden State – 6.9%
- Kyle Lowry, Toronto – 3.4%
Last year: Chris Paul – 46.4%
Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
- Stephen Curry, Golden State – 75.9%
- LeBron James, Cleveland – 10.3%
Also receiving votes: Carmelo Anthony, New York; Kevin Durant, Golden State; James Harden, Houston; Kyrie Irving, Cleveland
Last year: Stephen Curry – 51.7%
What rule (regarding play, Draft/Lottery, playoff format, etc.) most needs to change?
- Change Draft Lottery odds/system – 30.0%
- Reduce number of timeouts – 20.0%
- Intentional fouling – 10.0%
- Adopt FIBA goaltending/basket interference rules – 6.7%
Change/stretch the schedule – 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Add a fourth official; Advance-the-ball rule; Remove inactive list; Jump-ball/possession arrow; Max contracts; Playoff seeding (1-16); Shot clock to 14 on offensive rebound.
Last year: Change Draft Lottery odds/system – 24.0%