The NBA general managers have voted on who they consider the best players at each position for the upcoming season. Here’s a quick summary of their selections:

Best Players at Each Position:

    Point Guard: Luka Dončić led with 37% of the votes, followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30%) and Stephen Curry (23%).
    Shooting Guard: Anthony Edwards topped with 33%, with Devin Booker (23%) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (20%) trailing.
    Small Forward: Jason Tatum was selected as the best small forward, while LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Luka Dončić tied for second at 17% each.
    Power Forward: Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 77%, and Kevin Durant came in a distant second with 7%.
    Center: Nikola Jokić received a resounding 87% of the votes, with Joel Embiid and Victor Wembanyama picking up the remaining votes.

Additional Categories:

MVP Favorites: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Dončić were the frontrunners, with Gilgeous-Alexander at 40% and Dončić at 30%.
Rookie of the Year: Reed Sheppard was the favorite, leading with 50% of the votes, while Zach Edey followed with 30%.
Best Defensive Player: Victor Wembanyama was seen as the best defensive player, receiving 40% of the votes.

Best Team to Start a Franchise With: Wembanyama again took the lead, chosen by 77% of GMs.
Best Offseason Moves: The Oklahoma City Thunder were deemed to have had the best offseason, with 37% of the vote.
Best Coach: Erik Spoelstra led with 69%, highlighting his reputation among the league’s top coaches.

Predicted Champions:

Eastern Conference: The Boston Celtics received overwhelming support, securing 97% of the votes to win the East.
Western Conference: The Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns were the top teams, but the Nuggets were favored overall.


NBA Champion: The general consensus had the Celtics as strong title contenders, but the Nuggets also garnered support as they look to repeat.

These insights provide an interesting glimpse into the perspectives of those who make the decisions, as well as what might be expected for the upcoming season.