Where Thunder ranked in GM poll


Posted January 18, 2012 by John Rohde Comment on this article Leave a comment

NBA.com recently conducted its 10th annual GM Survey, polling the league’s general managers once the tumultuous offseason calmed down a bit.

Results involving the Thunder are as follows:

Which team will win The 2012 NBA Finals?

1. Miami — 74.1% 2. Oklahoma City — 14.8% 3. L.A. Lakers — 7.4% 4. Chicago – 3.7%

Last year: L.A. Lakers — 63.0%

Which team will win the Western Conference?

1. Oklahoma City — 67.9% 2. L.A. Lakers — 17.9% 3. Portland — 7.1% San Antonio — 7.1%

Last year: L.A. Lakers — 96.4%

Which team will win the Northwest Division?

1. Oklahoma City — 71.4% 2. Portland — 28.6%

Last year: Oklahoma City — 63.0%

Who will win the 2011-12 MVP?

1. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 55.6% 2. LeBron James, Miami — 44.4%

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Last year: Kevin Durant — 66.7%

If you were starting a franchise and could sign any player, who would it be?

T1. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 37.0% T1. LeBron James, Miami — 37.0% 3. Derrick Rose, Chicago — 14.8% 4. Dwight Howard, Orlando — 7.4% 5. Dwyane Wade, Miami — 3.7%

Last year: Kevin Durant – 55.6%

Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?

1. Dwight Howard, Orlando — 29.6% 2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 22.2% 3. LeBron James, Miami — 18.5% 4. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas — 14.8% 5. Derrick Rose, Chicago — 7.4%

Also receiving votes: Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers; Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers

Last year: Kobe Bryant — 35.7%

Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2011-12?

1. James Harden, Oklahoma City — 21.4% T2. Ty Lawson, Denver — 10.7% T2. Kyle Lowry, Houston — 10.7% T4. Paul George, Indiana — 7.1% T4. Jrue Holiday, Philadelphia — 7.1% T4. Marcus Thornton, Sacramento — 7.1%

Also receiving votes: LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland; Andrew Bynum, L.A. Lakers; DeMar DeRozan, Toronto; Eric Gordon, New Orleans; Spencer Hawes, Philadelphia; DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers; Kevin Love, Minnesota; Rajon Rondo, Boston; Lou Williams, Philadelphia; Nick Young, Washington

Last year: Blake Griffin, Russell Westbrook — 14.8%

Who is the best point guard in the NBA?

1. Derrick Rose, Chicago — 59.3% 2. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers — 37.0% 3. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City — 3.7%

Last year: Deron Williams — 50.0%

Who is the best small forward in the NBA?

1. LeBron James, Miami — 77.8% 2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 18.5% 3. Carmelo Anthony, New York — 3.7%

Last year: LeBron James — 67.9%

Who is the best power forward in the NBA?

1. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas — 41.1% 2. Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers — 17.9% 3. Kevin Love, Minnesota — 14.3% 4. LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland — 10.7% 5. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 7.1%

Also receiving votes: Tim Duncan, San Antonio; Kevin Garnett, Boston; Pau Gasol, L.A. Lakers

Last year: Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki — 28.6%

Which team made the best overall moves?

1. L.A. Clippers — 85.2% 2. Indiana — 7.4%

Also receiving votes: Atlanta, Oklahoma City

Last year: Miami — 96.4%

Which rookie is most likely to be a “sleeper” success?

1. Norris Cole, Miami — 44.0% 2. Iman Shumpert, New York — 12.0% T3. MarShon Brooks, New Jersey — 8.0% T3. Kemba Walker, Charlotte — 8.0%

Also receiving votes: Reggie Jackson, Oklahoma City; Brandon Knight, Detroit; Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio; Darius Morris, L.A. Lakers; Klay Thompson, Golden State; Jonas Valanciunas, Toronto; Nikola Vucevic, Philadelphia

Last year: Luke Harangody, Patrick Patterson — 11.1%

Which international player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2011-12?

1. Ricky Rubio, Minnesota — 37.0% 2. Nicolas Batum, Portland — 14.8% 3. Danilo Gallinari, Denver — 11.1% T4. Andrea Bargnani, Toronto — 7.4% T4. Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City — 7.4% T4. Jonas Jerebko, Detroit — 7.4%

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John Rohde joined The Oklahoman staff in January of 1987 as a sports columnist. He has covered all college sports, plus the Texas Rangers,...


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