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hich team will win the 2013 NBA Finals?
1. Miami — 70.0%
2. L.A. Lakers — 23.3%
3. Oklahoma City — 6.7%
Last year: Miami — 74.1%

Which team will win the Eastern Conference?
1. Miami — 96.7%
2. Boston — 3.3%
Last year: Miami — 96.3%

Which team will win the Western Conference?
1. L.A. Lakers — 60.0%
2. Oklahoma City — 36.7%
3. Denver — 3.3%

Last year: Oklahoma City — 67.9%
Which team will win the Atlantic Division?
1. Boston — 66.7%
2. Brooklyn and New York — 13.3%
4. Philadelphia — 6.7%
Last year: Boston — 64.3%

Which team will win the Central Division?
1. Indiana — 80%
2. Chicago — 20%
Last year: Chicago — 96.4%

Which team will win the Southeast Division?
1. Miami — 96.7%
2. Atlanta — 3.3%
Last year: Miami –96.3%

Which team will win the Southwest Division?
1. San Antonio — 96.7%
2. Memphis — 3.3%
Last year: San Antonio — 63.6%

Which team will win the Northwest Division?
1. Oklahoma City — 86.7%
2. Denver — 10.0%
3. Minnesota — 3.3%
Last year: Oklahoma City — 71.4%

Which team will win the Pacific Division?
1. L.A. Lakers — 96.7%
2. L.A. Clippers — 3.3%
Last year: L.A. Lakers — 77.8%
PLAYERS

Who will win the 2012-13 MVP?
1. LeBron James, Miami — 66.7%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 30.0%
3. Carmelo Anthony, New York — 3.3%
Last year: Kevin Durant — 66.7%

If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
1. LeBron James, Miami — 80.0%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 16.7%
3. Dwight Howard, L.A. Lakers — 3.3%
Last year: Kevin Durant, LeBron James — 37.0%

Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
1. LeBron James, Miami — 50.0%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 20.0%
3. Dwight Howard, L.A. Lakers — 16.7%
4. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers — 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas; Derrick Rose, Chicago
Last year: Dwight Howard — 29.6%

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; Alec Burks, Utah; DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento; Stephen Curry, Golden State; Kenneth Faried, Denver; Taj Gibson, Chicago; Eric Gordon, New Orleans; Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers; Gordon Hayward, Utah; Andre Iguodala, Denver; DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers; Ty Lawson, Denver; JaVale McGee, Denver; Josh Selby, Memphis; Evan Turner, Philadelphia; Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City
Last year: James Harden — 21.4%

Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
1. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers — 69.0%
2. Derrick Rose, Chicago — 20.7%
3. Rajon Rondo, Boston — 6.9%
4. Tony Parker, San Antonio — 3.4%
Last year: Derrick Rose — 59.3%

Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?
1. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers — 66.7%
2. Dwyane Wade, Miami — 23.3%
Also receiving votes: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City; Manu Ginobili, San Antonio; James Harden, Oklahoma City
Last year: Kobe Bryant — 55.6%

Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
1. LeBron James, Miami — 73.3%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 26.7%
Last year: LeBron James — 77.8%

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 is the best center in the NBA?
1. Dwight Howard, L.A. Lakers — 93.3%
2. Andrew Bynum, Philadelphia — 6.7%
Last year: Dwight Howard — 96.3

OFFSEASON MOVES

Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?
1. L.A. Lakers — 86.2%
2. Brooklyn — 6.9%
Also receiving votes: Atlanta, Golden State
Last year: L.A. Clippers — 85.2%

Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?
1. Dwight Howard, L.A. Lakers — 70.0%
2. Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers — 20.0%
Also receiving votes: Andrew Bynum, Philadelphia; Joe Johnson, Brooklyn; Deron Williams, Brooklyn
Last year: Chris Paul – 100%

What was the most underrated player acquisition?
1. Andre Iguodala, Denver — 16.7%
2. Jason Terry, Boston — 13.3%
3. Courtney Lee, Boston — 10.0%
4. Ryan Anderson, New Orleans, Andrei Kirilenko, Minnesota, Brandon Roy, Minnesota, Lou Williams, Atlanta — 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Ray Allen, Miami; Marcus Camby, New York; Gerald Green, Indiana; Grant Hill, L.A. Clippers; Chris Kaman, Dallas; Kyle Lowry, Toronto; O.J. Mayo, Dallas; Darko Milicic, Boston; Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers; Alexey Shved, Minnesota
Last year: Brandon Bass, David West — 15.4%

Which team will be most improved in 2012-13?
1. Brooklyn — 62.1%
2. L.A. Lakers, Minnesota — 10.3%
4. New Orleans — 6.9%
Also receiving votes: Denver, Golden State, Milwaukee
Last year: L.A. Clippers — 66.7%

What was the most surprising move of the offseason?
1. Steve Nash to the Lakers — 39.3%
2. Bynum/Howard/Iguodala trade — 17.9%
3. Knicks not matching Jeremy Lin offer — 14.3%
4. Ray Allen to Miami, Joe Johnson to Brooklyn — 10.7%
Also receiving votes: Jeff Green’s contract, Luis Scola amnestied by Houston
Last year: Chris Paul to the Clippers — 33.3%

ROOKIES & INTERNATIONAL

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 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 rookie is the most athletic?
1. Anthony Davis, New Orleans — 40.0%
2. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Charlotte — 16.7%
3. Andre Drummond, Detroit — 13.3%
4. Terrence Ross, Toronto — 10.0%
5. Perry Jones, Oklahoma City — 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Quincy Acy, Toronto; Terrence Jones, Houston; Thomas Robinson, Sacramento; Dion Waiters, Cleveland
Last year: Derrick Williams — 32.1%

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%
Also receiving votes: Jared Cunningham, Dallas; Andre Drummond, Detroit; Evan Fournier, Denver; John Jenkins, Atlanta; Perry Jones, Oklahoma City; Doron Lamb, Milwaukee; Donatas Motiejunas, Houston; Terrence Ross, Toronto
Last year: Norris Cole — 44.0%

Who is the best international player in the NBA?
1. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas — 72.4%
2. Pau Gasol, L.A. Lakers — 10.3%
Also receiving votes: Manu Ginobili, San Antonio; Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City; Andrei Kirilenko, Minnesota; Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers; Tony Parker, San Antonio
Last year: Dirk Nowitzki — 96.4%

Which international player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2012-13?
1. Jonas Valanciunas, Toronto — 17.2%
2. Ricky Rubio, Minnesota — 13.8%
3. Nikola Pekovic, Minnesota — 13.8%
4. Goran Dragic, Phoenix, Danilo Gallinari, Denver, Donatas Motiejunas, Houston, Kevin Seraphin, Washington, Alexey Shved, Minnesota, Mirza Teletovic, Brooklyn — 6.9%
Also receiving votes: Christian Eyenga, Orlando; Evan Fournier, Denver; Enes Kanter, Utah; Tiago Splitter, San Antonio; Jan Vesely, Washington
Last year: Ricky Rubio — 37.0%

Who is the best international player NOT in the NBA?
1. Juan Carlos Navarro — 34.6%
2. Nikola Mirotic — 11.5%
3. Dimitris Diamantidis, Rudy Fernandez, Bo McCalebb, Dario Saric — 7.7%
Also receiving votes: Nenad Krstic, Milan Macvan, Vassilis Spanoulis, Milos Teodosic, Ante Tomic, Fran Vazquez
Last year: Jonas Valanciunas — 36.0%

DEFENSE

Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?
1. Dwight Howard, L.A. Lakers — 60.0%
2. LeBron James, Miami — 16.7%
3. Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City — 13.3%
Also receiving votes: Tyson Chandler, New York; Kevin Garnett, Boston; Thabo Sefolosha, Oklahoma City
Last year: Dwight Howard — 76.9%

Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
1. Tony Allen, Memphis — 33.3%
2. LeBron James, Miami — 26.7%
3. Avery Bradley, Boston, Andre Iguodala, Denver, Rajon Rondo, Boston, Thabo Sefolosha, Oklahoma City — 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers; Eric Gordon, New Orleans; Dahntay Jones, Dallas; Metta World Peace, L.A. Lakers
Last year: Tony Allen — 26.9%

Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?
1. Dwight Howard, L.A. Lakers — 66.7%
2. Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City — 16.7%
3. Tyson Chandler, New York — 10.0%
Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, New Orleans; Kevin Garnett, Boston
Last year: Dwight Howard — 88.9%

Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?
1. Chicago — 40.0%
2. Miami — 26.7%
3. Boston — 23.3%
4. L.A. Lakers — 6.7%
5. San Antonio — 3.3%
Last year: Chicago — 66.7%

COACHES

Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio — 80.0%
2. Doc Rivers, Boston — 13.3%
Also receiving votes: Rick Adelman, Minnesota; Erik Spoelstra, Miami
Last year: Gregg Popovich — 42.3%

Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio — 60.0%
2. Doc Rivers, Boston — 40.0%
Last year: Gregg Popovich — 42.9%

Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio — 40.0%
2. Rick Carlisle, Dallas — 20.0%
3. Doug Collins, Philadelphia — 13.3%
4. Rick Adelman, Minnesota — 6.7%
5. George Karl, Denver — 6.7%
6. Doc Rivers, Boston — 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Mike Brown, L.A. Lakers; Tom Thibodeau, Chicago
Last year: Gregg Popovich — 35.7%

Which head coach runs the best offense?
1. George Karl, Denver — 31.0%
2. Rick Adelman, Minnesota, Gregg Popovich, San Antonio — 27.6%
4. Scott Brooks, Oklahoma City, Alvin Gentry, Phoenix — 6.9%
Last year: George Karl — 22.2%

Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?
1. Tom Thibodeau, Chicago — 70.0%
2. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio — 10.0%
3. Mike Brown, L.A. Lakers, Rick Carlisle, Dallas — 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Doc Rivers, Boston; Erik Spoelstra, Miami
Last year: Tom Thibodeau — 61.5%

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%
Also receiving votes: Ron Adams, Chicago; Kenny Atkinson, Atlanta; Brett Brown, San Antonio; Michael Curry, Philadelphia; Darren Erman, Golden State; Armond Hill, Boston; Elston Turner, Phoenix
Last year: Mike Malone — 29.2%

Which active player will make the best head coach someday?
1. Chauncey Billups, L.A. Clippers — 20.7%
2. Shane Battier, Miami — 17.2%
3. Derek Fisher — 13.8%
4. Jason Kidd, New York, Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers — 10.3%
6. Grant Hill, L.A. Clippers, Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers — 6.9%
Also receiving votes: Ray Allen, Miami; Luke Walton, Cleveland; Charles Jenkins, Golden State; Earl Watson, Utah
Last year: Derek Fisher — 25.9%

MISCELLANEOUS

Which team is the most fun to watch?
1. Oklahoma City — 30.0%
2. Miami — 26.7%
3. Denver — 16.7%
4. Golden State — 6.7%, L.A. Clippers — 6.7%, San Antonio — 6.7%
Also receiving votes: L.A. Lakers, New York
Last year: Miami — 33.3%

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%

Which player is the most athletic?
1. LeBron James, Miami — 62.1%
2. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City — 20.7%
3. Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers — 13.8%
4. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 3.4%
Last year: LeBron James — 46.2%

Which player is the best pure shooter?
1. Ray Allen, Miami — 56.7%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 20.0%
3. Steve Novak, New York — 6.7%
Also receiving votes: James Harden, Oklahoma City; Kyle Korver, Atlanta; Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers; Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas; Klay Thompson, Golden State
Last year: Ray Allen — 85.7%

Which player is the fastest with the ball?
1. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City — 36.7%
2. Derrick Rose, Chicago — 23.3%
3. Rajon Rondo, Boston — 13.3%
4. Ty Lawson, Denver — 6.7%, John Wall, Washington — 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Aaron Brooks, Sacramento; Darren Collison, Dallas; LeBron James, Miami; Tony Parker, San Antonio
Last year: Derrick Rose — 57.7%

Which player is best at moving without the ball?
1. Ray Allen, Miami — 56.7%
2. Richard Hamilton, Chicago — 10.0%
3. Manu Ginobili, San Antonio — 6.7%, Kyle Korver, Atlanta — 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Luol Deng, Chicago; Marc Gasol, Memphis; James Harden, Oklahoma City; Paul Pierce, Boston; J.J. Redick, Orlando; Klay Thompson, Golden State
Last year: Ray Allen — 67.9%

Which player is the best at getting his own shot?
1. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers — 40.0%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 30.0%
3. LeBron James, Miami — 16.7%
4. Carmelo Anthony, New York — 6.7%, Dwyane Wade, Miami — 6.7%
Last year: Kobe Bryant — 35.7%

Which player is the best offensive rebounder?
1. Kevin Love, Minnesota — 53.3%
2. Kenneth Faried, Denver — 16.7%
3. DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento — 6.7%, dwight Howard, L.A. Lakers — 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Tyson Chandler, New York; Reggie Evans, Brooklyn; Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers; Kris Humphries, Brooklyn; Zach Randolph, Memphis
Last year: Kevin Love — 64.3%

Which player is the best passer?
1. Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers — 58.6%
2. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers — 27.6%
3. Rajon Rondo, Boston — 6.9%, Deron Williams, Brooklyn — 6.9%
Last year: Chris Paul — 40.7%
Which player is the most dangerous in the open floor?
1. LeBron James, Miami — 60.0%
2. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City — 23.3%
3. Derrick Rose, Chicago — 10.0%
4. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers — 6.7%
Last year: LeBron James — 53.8%

which player is the best finisher?
1. LeBron James, Miami — 66.7%
2. Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers — 10.0%, Dwyane Wade, Miami — 10.0%
Also receiving votes: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City; Tyreke Evans, Sacramento; James Harden, Oklahoma City; Josh Smith, Atlanta
Last year: LeBron James — 42.3%

Which player makes the most of limited natural ability?
1. Kevin Love, Minnesota — 34.5%
2. Shane Battier, Miami — 10.3%
3. Marc Gasol, Memphis — 6.9%
Also receiving votes: Ryan Anderson, New Orleans; Matt Bonner, San Antonio; Nick Collison, Oklahoma City; Roy Hibbert, Indiana; Jared Dudley, Phoenix; Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City; Danny Green, San Antonio; Chuck Hayes, Sacramento; Kris Humphries, Brooklyn; Paul Millsap, Utah; Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers; Steve Novak, New York; Luis Scola, Phoenix; Anderson Varejao, Cleveland
Last year: Kevin Love — 26.9%

Who is the toughest player in the NBA?
1. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers — 26.7%
2. Metta World Peace, L.A. Lakers — 10.0%
3. Reggie Evans, Brooklyn — 6.7%, Kenneth Faried, Denver — 6.7%, Kevin Garnett, Boston — 6.7%, LeBron James, Miami — 6.7%, Rajon Rondo, Boston — 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Eric Bledsoe, L.A. Clippers; Tim Duncan, San Antonio; Manu Ginobili, San Antonio; Marcin Gortat, Phoenix; Zaza Pachulia, Atlanta; Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers; Zach Randolph, Memphis; Anderson Varejao, Cleveland; David West, Indiana
Last year: Kobe Bryant — 32.1%

Which player is the best leader?
1. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers — 27.6%
2. Kevin Garnett, Boston — 20.7%
3. Chauncey Billups, L.A. Clippers — 10.3%, Tim Duncan, San Antonio — 10.3%, LeBron James, Miami — 10.3%, Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers — 10.3%
Also receiving votes: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City; Manu Ginobili, San Antonio; Jason Kidd, New York
Last year: Chris Paul — 25.0%

Which player has the best basketball IQ?
1. Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers — 27.6%
2. Tim Duncan, San Antonio — 13.8%, LeBron James, Miami — 13.8%, Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers — 13.8%
5. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers — 10.3%
6. Manu Ginobili, San Antonio — 6.9%
Also receiving votes: Chauncey Billups, L.A. Clippers; Pau Gasol, L.A. Lakers; Jason Kidd, New York; Rajon Rondo, Boston
Last year: Steve Nash — 28.6%

Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
1. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 46.7%
2. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers — 40.0%
3. Carmelo Anthony, New York — 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Chauncey Billups, L.A. Clippers; LeBron James, Miami
Last year: Kobe Bryant — 48.1%

[aarondsonixfanParticipant]

I think that the Clippers are going to surprise a lot of people in the west. They are an EXTREMELY deep team and I think they can make it to the Conference finals against OKC or LAL. I just think that this team is scary and that other teams/fans shouldn’t sleep on them because they will surprise a lot of people

[BostonkingsParticipant]

 GM’s sure do love the Lakers…

[SubZeroParticipant]

They really think the Lakers will be able to get past the Thunder so easily?

[BenchWarmerParticipant]

Lebron is the best small forward and 3rd best ranked power forward. Wonder where he ranks for pgs?
Chris Paul
Deron Williams
Derrick rose
Rajon rondo
Russel westbrook (more of a baller than a baller)
Steve Nash
Lebron
Ty Lawson

Who am I missing? Seriously I should be at work this sites addicting.. My boss is looking at me.. Revise and add to my list where he ranks as a pg

[aarondsonixfanParticipant]

"Russel Westbrook (more of a baller than a baller)"??? That didn’t really make any sense….

[BenchWarmerParticipant]

My boss was on me like Gary pay ton man! More of a baller than a pg. If that makes sense.

[TRC1991Participant]

Ricky Rubio gonna have a breakout year? He might not even play this season… some GM’s aren’t freakishly bright

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