The NBA released its annual NBA App GM survey where they poll the decision-makers of franchises and ask them several questions about the state of the league.
The survey was made up of 50 questions regarding teams, players, coaches and offseason moves. General managers were not allowed to vote for their own team in order to eliminate biased results. Percentages are based on the pool of respondents to a question, rather than all 30 general managers.
The Oklahoma City Thunder were included in some of the final results. Let’s take a look at which question a Thunder player was mentioned in and received votes.
Which rookie will be the best player in five years?
1. Paolo Banchero, Orlando – 31%
2. Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City – 28%
T-3. Jaden Ivey, Detroit – 14%
T-3. Jabari Smith, Houston – 14%
5. Keegan Murray, Sacramento – 7%
Also receiving votes: Dyson Daniels, New Orleans; Bennedict Mathurin, Indiana
Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?
T-1. Jalen Duren (13), Detroit – 14%
T-1. Tari Eason (17), Houston – 14%
T-3. A.J. Griffin (16), Atlanta – 10%
T-3. Shaedon Sharpe (7), Portland – 10%
T-5. Jaden Ivey (5), Detroit – 7%
T-5. Keegan Murray (4), Sacramento – 7%
T-5. Jalen Williams (12), Oklahoma City – 7%
Also receiving votes: MarJon Beauchamp (24), Milwaukee; Malaki Branham (20), San Antonio; Christian Braun (21), Denver; Dyson Daniels (8), New Orleans; Jaden Hardy (37), Dallas; Kenneth Lofton Jr. (undrafted), Memphis; Tyrese Martin (51), Atlanta; Bennedict Mathurin (6), Indiana; Peyton Watson (30), Denver
Which team has the most promising young core?
1. Cleveland Cavaliers – 41%
2. Memphis Grizzlies – 38%
3. Detroit Pistons – 10%
Also receiving votes: New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic
Who is the best international player NOT in the NBA?
1. Victor Wembanyama – 45%
2. Nikola Mirotic – 28%
3. Vasilije Micic – 21%
Also receiving votes: Edy Tavares; Sasha Vezenkov