http://www.nba.com/news/2012-13-gm-survey Of note: Who is the best power forward in the NBA? 1. Kevin Love, Minnesota -- 30.0% 2. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas -- 23.3% 3. LeBron James, Miami -- 16.7% 4. LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland -- 10.0% 5. Kevin Garnett, Boston, and Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers -- 6.7% Also receiving votes: Tim Duncan, San Antonio; Pau Gasol, L.A. Lakers Last year: Dirk Nowitzki -- 41.4% Who will win 2012-13 Rookie of the Year? 1. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 76.7% 2. Damian Lillard, Portland -- 20.0% 3. Austin Rivers, New Orleans -- 3.3% Last year: Kyrie Irving -- 63.0% Which rookie is most likely to be a "sleeper" success? 1. Jared Sullinger, Boston -- 17.2% 2. Maurice Harkless, Orlando, Andrew Nicholson, Orlando -- 13.8% 4. Jae Crowder, Dallas, Damian Lillard, Portland -- 10.3% 6. Terrence Jones, Houston -- 6.9% Last year: Norris Cole -- 44.0% Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA? 1. Brian Shaw, Indiana -- 23.3% 2. Mike Budenholzer, San Antonio -- 20.0% 3. Steve Clifford, L.A. Lakers, Mike Malone, Golden State -- 10.0% 5. Maurice Cheeks, Oklahoma City, Jay Triano, Portland -- 6.7% Which team has the best home-court advantage? 1. Oklahoma City -- 70.0% 2. Miami -- 10.0%, Utah -- 10.0% Also receiving votes: Denver, L.A. Lakers, Portland Last year: Oklahoma City -- 44.4%
OK, that just pisses me off. Why, because they all wear matching free tee shirts? They are the least knowledgeable, least sophisticated fans in the NBA (possibly all of professional sports). They are clueless sheep. They boo every fucking call that goes against them, even when it's obviously a correct call. After a while, this has to piss off the refs. They should stick to something they know, like rodeo. BNM
Oh and I missed these: Which rookie will be the best player in five years? 1. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 86.7% 2. Bradley Beal, Washington -- 6.7% Also receiving votes: Damian Lillard, Portland; Jonas Valanciunas, Toronto Last year: Kyrie Irving -- 51.9% Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2012-13? 1. Klay Thompson, Golden State -- 13.3% 2. Kyrie Irving, Cleveland, and Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio -- 10.0% 4. Paul George, Indiana, and James Harden, Oklahoma City -- 6.7% Also receiving votes: Nicolas Batum, Portland; Last year: James Harden -- 21.4%
Sorry, but I really disagree here. Having a great home court advantage has nothing at all to do with knowledge of the game. I have had the opportunity to go to a game in OKC, and it is loud, the stands are full and they do not show any respect for the opponents. All that to me says great home court advantage.
Ben Golliver @ Blazersedge writes: "Sorry LaMarcus Aldridge, You're the 4th Best PF in the League." Sorry, Ben Golliver, that's not what the survey says. The question was, who is the best PF. LaMarcus finished 4th, with 10% voting he is the best. The question was not: 'rank the PFs'. No telling the outcome of that question. Maybe he finishes, no. 2. Maybe no. 6. Who knows.
I think he was referring to you calling OKC and "Opportunity" instead of more of a "misfortune" or something else synonomous with misfortune.
OKC is a lot like Portland, without that pesky scenic beauty to worry about. The city itself, or what I saw of it anyway, is clean and quaint like Portland is
As a GSW fan, I'm keeping my expectations low. But its nice to hear GMs and fans think highly of Klay. Ray Allen or Reggie Miller still seem like a stretch to me. I'd be happy if he became and Allan Houston level SG. I love that Klay actually plays solid defense, better than any of the aforementioned players thus far.
