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Golden State at Brooklyn, TNT 7 p.m. – Marv Albert, Chris Webber
LA Clippers at LA Lakers, TNT 10 p.m. – Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller
New Orleans at Miami, ESPN 12 p.m. – Ryan Ruocco, Richard Jefferson & Izzy Gutierrez
Golden State at Milwaukee, ABC 2:30 p.m. – Dave Pasch, Hubie Brown & Cassidy Hubbarth
Brooklyn at Boston, ABC 5 p.m. – Mark Jones, Doris Burke & Lisa Salters
Dallas at LA Lakers, ABC|ESPN 8 p.m. – Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson & Rachel Nichols
LA Clippers at Denver, ESPN 10:30 p.m. – Ryan Ruocco, Richard Jefferson & Malika Andrews
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| 2020-21 GM Survey, Western Conference Rankings | ||||||
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| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | %Total | |
| 1. | L.A. Lakers | 86% | 11% | — | — | 38% |
| 2. | LA Clippers | 11% | 61% | 25% | — | 28% |
| 3. | Denver | 4% | 21% | 50% | 7% | 19% |
| 4. | Dallas | — | 4% | 11% | 33% | 6% |
| 5. | Portland | — | 4% | 4% | 26% | 4% |
| 6. | Utah | — | — | 7% | 22% | 4% |
| 7. | Golden State | — | — | 4% | 7% | 1% |
| 8. | Phoenix | — | — | — | 4% | 0% |
If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 43%
Luka Doncic, Dallas – 43%
3. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 7%
> Also receiving votes: LeBron James, L.A. Lakers; Zion Williamson, New Orleans
> Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 86%
Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
1. James Harden, Houston – 32%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 29%
3. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 11%
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 7%
Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%
Nikola Jokic, Denver – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers; Damian Lillard, Portland
> Last year: James Harden – 48%
Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2020-21?
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 15%
Michael Porter Jr., Denver – 15%
3. De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento – 12%
4. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 8%
Zion Williamson, New Orleans – 8%
> Also receiving votes: Deandre Ayton, Phoenix; Bol Bol, Denver; Mikal Bridges, Phoenix; Luka Doncic, Dallas; Kevin Durant, Brooklyn; Gordon Hayward, Charlotte; Tyler Herro, Miami; Lauri Markkanen, Chicago; Ja Morant, Memphis; Jamal Murray, Denver; Jayson Tatum, Boston
> Last year: De’Aaron Fox – 19%
Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 30%
2. Damian Lillard, Portland – 22%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 19%
4. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 15%
5. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 11%
6. James Harden, Houston – 4%
> Last year: Stephen Curry – 90%
Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?
1. James Harden, Houston – 68%
2. Bradley Beal, Washington – 11%
Luka Doncic, Dallas – 11%
4. Jimmy Butler, Miami – 7%
5. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 4%
> Last year: James Harden – 86%
Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
1. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 57%
2. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 25%
3. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 11%
> Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Luka Doncic, Dallas
> Last year: Kawhi Leonard – 62%
Who is the best power forward in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 46%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 25%
3. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 21%
4. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 7%
> Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 59%
Who is the best center in the NBA?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 50%
2. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 43%
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 7%
> Last year: Nikola Jokic – 48%
Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 46%
2. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 21%
3. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 18%
4. Rudy Gobert, Utah – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Bam Adebayo, Miami; Jimmy Butler, Miami
> Last year: Kawhi Leonard – 45%
Who is the best international player in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee –68%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 29%
3. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 4%
> Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 79%
Who will win the 2020-21 Kia Rookie of the Year?
1. LaMelo Ball, Charlotte – 39%
2. James Wiseman, Golden State – 29%
3. Obi Toppin, New York – 18%
4. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Deni Avdija, Washington; Isaac Okoro, Cleveland
> Last year: Zion Williamson – 68%
Which rookie will be the best player in five years?
1. James Wiseman, Golden State – 36%
2. LaMelo Ball, Charlotte – 25%
3. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 14%
4. Patrick Williams, Chicago – 11%
5. Isaac Okoro, Cleveland – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Onyeka Okongwu, Atlanta; Obi Toppin, New York
> Last year: Zion Williamson – 68%
> Five years ago: Karl-Anthony Towns – 62%
Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 46%
2. Nick Nurse, Toronto – 18%
Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 18%
4. Brad Stevens, Boston – 11%
> Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Dallas; Steve Kerr, Golden State
> Last year: Gregg Popovich – 55%
Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 32%
2. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 21%
3. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 18%
4. Doc Rivers, Philadelphia – 11%
5. Michael Malone, Denver – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Billy Donovan, Chicago; Tom Thibodeau, New York; Frank Vogel, L.A. Lakers
> Last year: Gregg Popovich – 41%
Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 26%
2. Rick Carlisle, Dallas – 19%
3. Nick Nurse, Toronto – 15%
Brad Stevens, Boston – 15%
5. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee; Michael Malone, Denver; Quin Snyder, Utah; Stan Van Gundy, New Orleans; Frank Vogel, L.A. Lakers
> Last year: Rick Carlisle – 28%
Which new or relocated head coach will make the biggest impact on his new team?
1. Steve Nash, Brooklyn – 28%
2. Doc Rivers, Philadelphia – 24%
3. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 16%
Stan Van Gundy, New Orleans – 16%
5. Billy Donovan, Chicago – 8%
Tom Thibodeau, New York – 8%
> Last year: Monty Williams – 43%
Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA?
1. Mike D’Antoni, Brooklyn – 18%
2. Chris Finch, Toronto – 14%
Darvin Ham, Milwaukee – 14%
4. Jason Kidd, L.A. Lakers – 7%
Charles Lee, Milwaukee – 7%
Wes Unseld Jr., Denver – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Kenny Atkinson, LA Clippers; Mike Brown, Golden State; Dan Burke, Philadelphia; Dan Craig, LA Clippers; Brian Keefe; Mike Longabardi, Washington; Jamahl Mosley, Dallas; David Vanterpool, Minnesota; Jacque Vaughn, Brooklyn
> Last year: Dan Burke, Chris Finch and David Vanterpool – 11%
Which active player will make the best head coach someday?
1. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 36%
2. Rajon Rondo, Atlanta – 29%
3. Udonis Haslem, Miami – 7%
Garrett Temple, Chicago – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Malcolm Brogdon, Indiana; Stephen Curry, Golden State; Jared Dudley, L.A. Lakers; Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn; T.J. McConnell, Indiana; Donovan Mitchell, Utah
> Last year: Mike Conley – 26%
F. MISCELLANEOUS
Which team has the most promising young core?
1. New Orleans Pelicans – 41%
2. Memphis Grizzlies – 22%
3. Atlanta Hawks – 11%
Boston Celtics – 11%
Denver Nuggets – 11%
6. Dallas Mavericks – 4%
> Last year: New Orleans – 28%
Which player is the best passer?
1. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 46%
2. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 25%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 14%
Chris Paul, Phoenix – 14%
> Last year: LeBron James – 57%
Who is the toughest player in the NBA?
1. Steven Adams, New Orleans – 32%
2. P.J. Tucker, Houston – 25%
3. Jimmy Butler, Miami – 14%
Marcus Smart, Boston – 14%
> Also receiving votes: Draymond Green, Golden State; Montrezl Harrell, L.A. Lakers; LeBron James, L.A. Lakers; Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
> Last year: Steven Adams – 32%
Who is the most versatile player in the NBA?
1. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 61%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 14%
3. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 7%
Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Luka Doncic, Dallas; Ben Simmons, Philadelphia; Jayson Tatum, Boston
> Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 46%
Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
1. Damian Lillard, Portland – 32%
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 25%
3. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 18%
4. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 11%
5. Chris Paul, Phoenix – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Devin Booker, Phoenix; Jamal Murray, Denver
> Last year: Stephen Curry – 44%
What’s the biggest pandemic-related challenge facing your team this season?
1. Travel (protocols and safety on the road) – 21%
2. Staying healthy – 18%
3. Compliance and responsibility – 7%
Lack of fans – 7%
Lack of group interaction – 7%
Mental health – 7%
Unpredictability – 7%
> Also receiving votes: Impact on standings from games missed, Lack of continuity and practice time, Limits on personnel, Managing family, Quick transition from the offseason, Relocation, Soft tissue injuries
Trey Hendrickson is up to 12.5 sacks for the Saints, and is another member of that New Orleans 2017 draft class (Marshon Lattimore, Ryan Ramczyk, Marcus Williams, Alvin Kamara) that changed everything for the franchise.
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