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2024-25 NBA.com GM Survey: 50 questions ahead of new season
The annual survey is here. NBA general managers react to key topics before the 2024-25 season tips off.
John Schuhmann
Updated on October 8, 2024 4:31 PM
The Boston Celtics were one of the most dominant champions in recent memory, ranking in the top two on both ends of the floor in the regular season and then losing only three playoff games on their way to the franchise’s 18th title.
It’s been seven years since the NBA had a repeat champion, but it should be no surprise that the Celtics are heavy favorites to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy again in 2025. In the 23rd annual NBA.com GM Survey, 83% of respondents picked Boston to do just that, with that rate being the third highest for a title pick in the history of the survey. Not coincidentally, the Celtics were the most popular response for both the league’s best defensive team and the team that will lead the league in offensive efficiency this season.
The Celtics don’t have the most popular players in the survey, but GMs selected Jayson Tatum as the league’s best small forward for the second straight year. Jrue Holiday, meanwhile, was tabbed as the NBA’s best perimeter defender.
The best overall defender, according to the league’s GMs, is a 20-year old with only 71 games of NBA experience. The San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is also, overwhelmingly, the player that decision-makers would most like to start a franchise with.
The GMs responded to 50 different questions about the best teams, players, coaches and offseason moves. General managers were not permitted to vote for their own team or personnel. Percentages are based on the pool of respondents to that particular question, rather than all 30 GMs.
PREDICTIONS
Which team will win the 2025 NBA Finals?
1. Boston Celtics – 83%
2. Oklahoma City Thunder – 13%
3. Dallas Mavericks – 3%
» Last year: Boston Celtics & Denver Nuggets – 33%
Eastern Conference rankings
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | %Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Boston | 97% | 39% | |||
| 2. | New York | 43% | 37% | 14% | 22% | |
| 3. | Philadelphia | 50% | 20% | 17% | 21% | |
| 4. | Cleveland | 3% | 7% | 20% | 17% | 9% |
| 5. | Milwaukee | 13% | 31% | 6% | ||
| 6. | Orlando | 10% | 7% | 3% | ||
| 7. | Indiana | 14% | 1% |
%Total = Percentage of total points (4 for 1st place vote, 3 for 2nd, 2 for 3rd, 1 for 4th)
» Last year: 53% picked Boston to win the East. Order after the Celtics was Milwaukee, Cleveland, Philadelphia, New York, Miami and Atlanta.
Western Conference rankings
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | %Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oklahoma City | 80% | 10% | 3% | 35% | |
| 2. | Minnesota | 40% | 40% | 10% | 21% | |
| 3. | Denver | 7% | 27% | 27% | 20% | 17% |
| 4. | Dallas | 7% | 23% | 23% | 20% | 15% |
| 5. | Phoenix | 7% | 3% | 3% | 23% | 7% |
| 6. | Memphis | 3% | 7% | 10% | 3% | |
| 7. | New Orleans | 10% | 1% | |||
| 8. | Golden State | 3% | 0% |
%Total = Percentage of total points (4 for 1st place vote, 3 for 2nd, 2 for 3rd, 1 for 4th)
» Last year: 70% picked Denver to win the West. Order after the Nuggets was Phoenix, L.A. Lakers, Golden State, LA Clippers, Memphis, New Orleans and Sacramento (tie), Dallas and Oklahoma City.
PLAYERS
Who will win the 2024-25 Kia MVP?
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 40%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 30%
T-3. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 7%
T-3. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 7%
T-3. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Jaylen Brown, Boston; Anthony Edwards, Minnesota
» Last year: Nikola Jokic – 43%
If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 77%
T-2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 10%
T-2. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 10%
4. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 3%
» Last year: Nikola Jokזic – 33%
Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
1. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 33%
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 30%
3. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 23%
T-4. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 7%
T-4. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 7%
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 40%
Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2024-25?
1. Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City – 13%
T-2. Evan Mobley, Cleveland – 10%
T-2. Ja Morant, Memphis – 10%
T-2. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 10%
T-5. Paolo Banchero, Orlando – 7%
T-5. Cade Cunningham, Detroit – 7%
T-5. Brandon Miller, Charlotte – 7%
» Also receiving votes: LaMelo Ball, Charlotte; Anthony Edwards, Minnesota; Dereck Lively II, Dallas; Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia; Trey Murphy III, New Orleans; Keegan Murray, Sacramento; Andrew Nembhard, Indiana; Alperen Sengun, Houston; Cam Thomas, Brooklyn; Amen Thompson, Houston; Ausar Thompson, Detroit
» Last year: Anthony Edwards – 23%
Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
1. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 37%
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 30%
3. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 23%
4. Jalen Brunson, New York – 10%
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 63%
Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?
1. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 33%
2. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 23%
3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 20%
4. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 10%
5. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Jaylen Brown, Boston; Derrick White, Boston
» Last year: Devin Booker – 63%
Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
1. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 47%
T-2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 17%
T-2. Kevin Durant, Phoenix – 17%
T-2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 17%
5. Jaylen Brown, Boston – 3%
» Last year: Jayson Tatum – 47%
Who is the best power forward in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 77%
2. Kevin Durant, Phoenix – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers; Draymond Green, Golden State; Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento; Jayson Tatum, Boston; Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 97%
Who is the best center in the NBA?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 87%
2. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 10%
3. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 3%
» Last year: Nikola Jokic – 93%
Highest percentage of total votes on position questions
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 17%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 15%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 12%
T-4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 10%
T-4. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 10%
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 19.3%
OFFSEASON MOVES
Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?
1. Oklahoma City Thunder – 37%
2. Philadelphia 76ers – 33%
3. New York Knicks – 20%
» Also receiving votes: Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings
» Last year: Boston Celtics & Milwaukee Bucks – 23%
Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?
1. Paul George, Philadelphia – 60%
T-2. Mikal Bridges, New York – 13%
T-2. Karl-Anthony Towns, New York – 13%
4. Alex Caruso, Oklahoma City – 7%
» Also receiving votes: DeMar DeRozan, Sacramento; Isaiah Hartenstein, Oklahoma City
» Last year: Damian Lillard – 47%
What was the most underrated player acquisition?
1. Alex Caruso, Oklahoma City – 23%
2. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Orlando – 17%
T-3. Isaiah Hartenstein, Oklahoma City – 13%
T-3. Tyus Jones, Phoenix – 13%
5. Klay Thompson, Dallas – 10%
6. Chris Paul, San Antonio – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Kyle Anderson, Golden State; Donte DiVincenzo, Minnesota; Josh Giddey, Chicago; Caleb Martin, Philadelphia; Gary Trent Jr., Milwaukee
» Last year: Marcus Smart – 17%
Which team will be most improved in 2024-25?
1. Memphis Grizzlies – 67%
2. San Antonio Spurs – 13%
3. Philadelphia 76ers – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns
» Last year: Oklahoma City Thunder – 30%
What was the most surprising move of the offseason?
1. Karl-Anthony Towns to New York – 27%
2. Paul George to Philadelphia – 23%
3. DeMar DeRozan to Sacramento – 17%
4. Mikal Bridges to New York – 10%
5. Zaccharie Risacher drafted No. 1 – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Deni Avdija to Portland; Tyus Jones to Phoenix, Caleb Martin to Philadelphia, Dejounte Murray to New Orleans, Klay Thompson to Dallas
» Last year: Holiday/Lillard trade – 43%
ROOKIES & INTERNATIONAL
Who will win the 2024-25 Rookie of the Year?
1. Reed Sheppard, Houston – 50%
2. Zach Edey, Memphis – 30%
3. Stephon Castle, San Antonio – 13%
» Also receiving votes: Ron Holland II, Detroit; Alex Sarr, Washington
» Last year: Victor Wembanyama – 50%
Which rookie will be the best player in five years?
1. Reed Sheppard, Houston – 43%
2. Stephon Castle, San Antonio – 17%
3. Zaccharie Risacher, Atlanta – 13%
T-4. Bub Carrington, Washington – 7%
T-4. Alex Sarr, Washington – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Matas Buzelis, Chicago; Donovan Clingan, Portland; Ron Holland II, Detroit; Dalton Knecht, L.A. Lakers
» Last year: Victor Wembanyama – 90%
» Five years ago: Zion Williamson – 70%
Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?
T-1. Bub Carrington (14), Washington – 10%
T-1. Devin Carter (13), Sacramento – 10%
T-1. Johnny Furphy (35), Indiana – 10%
T-1. Dalton Knecht (17), L.A. Lakers – 10%
T-1. Terrence Shannon Jr. (27), Minnesota – 10%
T-1. Nikola Topic (12), Oklahoma City – 10%
T-7. Matas Buzelis (11), Chicago – 7%
T-7. Donovan Clingan (7), Portland – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Cam Christie (46), LA Clippers; Isaiah Collier (29), Utah; Zach Edey (9), Memphis; Kyle Filipowski (32), Utah; Jared McCain (16), Philadelphia; Baylor Scheierman (30), Boston; Reed Sheppard (3), Houston; Cody Williams (10), Utah
» Last year: Cam Whitmore – 43%
Who is the best international player in the NBA?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 87%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 10%
3. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 3%
» Last year: Nikola Jokic – 80%
Who is the best international player NOT in the NBA?
1. Sasha Vezenkov – 30%
2. Nikola Mirotic – 23%
3. Edy Tavares – 17%
4. Nolan Traore – 10%
T-5. Dzanan Musa – 7%
T-5. Cedi Osman – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Boban Marjanovic, Armel Traore
» Last year: Nikola Mirotic – 37%
DEFENSE
Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 40%
T-2. Bam Adebayo, Miami – 10%
T-2. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota – 10%
T-2. Jrue Holiday, Boston – 10%
T-5. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 7%
T-5. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 7%
T-5. Herb Jones, New Orleans – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Alex Caruso, Oklahoma City; Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota; Marcus Smart, Memphis
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 40%
Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
1. Jrue Holiday, Boston – 43%
2. Alex Caruso, Oklahoma City – 20%
3. Herb Jones, New Orleans – 17%
4. Lu Dort, Oklahoma City – 7%
» Also receiving votes: OG Anunoby, New York; Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota; Marcus Smart, Memphis; Derrick White, Boston
» Last year: Jrue Holiday – 50%
Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 40%
2. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota – 37%
3. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 10%
4. Bam Adebayo, Miami – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis
» Last year: Jaren Jackson Jr. – 30%
Who is the most versatile defender in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 17%
T-2. OG Anunoby, New York – 13%
T-2. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 13%
4. Bam Adebayo, Miami – 10%
T-5. Jrue Holiday, Boston – 7%
T-5. Jonathan Isaac, Orlando – 7%
T-5. Herb Jones, New Orleans – 7%
T-5. Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Alex Caruso, Oklahoma City; Lu Dort, Oklahoma City; Aaron Gordon, Denver; Evan Mobley, Cleveland; Marcus Smart, Memphis; Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 37%
Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?
1. Boston Celtics – 57%
2. Minnesota Timberwolves – 23%
3. Oklahoma City Thunder – 20%
» Last year: Boston Celtics – 47%
COACHES
Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 69%
2. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City – 17%
3. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Mike Budenholzer, Phoenix; Chris Finch, Minnesota
» Last year: Erik Spoelstra – 73%
Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 37%
2. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 17%
T-3. Joe Mazzulla, Boston – 10%
T-3. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 10%
T-3. Doc Rivers, Milwaukee – 10%
6. Jason Kidd, Dallas – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City; Michael Malone, Denver; Tom Thibodeau, New York
» Last year: Erik Spoelstra – 37%
Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
1. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 28%
2. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 24%
3. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City – 17%
T-4. Rick Carlisle, Indiana – 7%
T-4. Taylor Jenkins, Memphis – 7%
T-4. Nick Nurse, Philadelphia – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Chris Finch, Minnesota; Will Hardy, Utah; Michael Malone, Denver
» Last year: Erik Spoelstra – 43%
Which head coach runs the best offense?
1. Rick Carlisle, Indiana – 47%
2. Joe Mazzulla, Boston – 17%
3. Chris Finch, Minnesota – 13%
4. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 10%
» Also receiving votes: Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City; Michael Malone, Denver; Nick Nurse, Philadelphia; Erik Spoelstra, Miami
» Last year: Mike Brown – 33%
Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 23%
T-2. Chris Finch, Minnesota – 20%
T-2. Tom Thibodeau, New York – 20%
4. Joe Mazzulla, Boston – 17%
5. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City – 10%
6. Jamahl Mosley, Orlando – 7%
7. Ime Udoka, Houston – 3%
» Last year: Erik Spoelstra – 40%
Which new or relocated head coach will make the biggest impact on his new team?
1. Mike Budenholzer, Phoenix – 40%
T-2. Kenny Atkinson, Cleveland – 20%
T-2. J.B. Bickerstaff, Detroit – 20%
4. Charles Lee, Charlotte – 10%
5. Jordi Fernandez, Brooklyn – 7%
6. JJ Redick, L.A. Lakers – 3%
» Last year: Ime Udoka – 57%
Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA?
T-1. Sam Cassell, Boston – 17%
T-1. Micah Nori, Minnesota – 17%
3. Sean Sweeney, Dallas – 10%
T-4. Chris Quinn, Miami – 7%
T-4. Jeff Van Gundy, LA Clippers – 7%
» Also receiving votes: David Adelman, Denver; Pat Delany, Toronto; Chris DeMarco, Golden State; Lindsey Harding, L.A. Lakers; Trevor Hendry, Cleveland; Juwan Howard, Brooklyn; Royal Ivey, Houston; Jay Larranaga, LA Clippers; Josh Longstaff, Charlotte; Dale Osborne, Orlando; Jordan Ott, Cleveland; Terry Stotts, Golden State; Jay Triano, Sacramento
» Last year: Jordi Fernandez – 31%
Which active player will make the best head coach someday?
1. Chris Paul, San Antonio – 30%
2. Garrett Temple, Toronto – 20%
3. Mike Conley, Minnesota – 13%
T-4. T.J. McConnell, Indiana – 7%
T-4. Fred VanVleet, Houston – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Harrison Barnes, San Antonio; Bradley Beal, Phoenix; Jalen Brunson, New York; Jrue Holiday, Boston; Al Horford, Boston; Tyus Jones, Phoenix; Kyle Lowry, Philadelphia
» Last year: Chris Paul – 20%
MISCELLANEOUS
Which team is the most fun to watch?
1. Indiana Pacers – 37%
2. Oklahoma City Thunder – 27%
T-3. Denver Nuggets – 10%
T-3. Golden State Warriors – 10%
5. Boston Celtics – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns
» Last year: Denver Nuggets – 30%
Which team has the best home-court advantage?
1. Denver Nuggets – 47%
2. Oklahoma City Thunder – 17%
T-3. Boston Celtics – 13%
T-3. New York Knicks – 13%
5. Utah Jazz – 7%
6. Sacramento Kings – 3%
» Last year: Denver Nuggets – 37%
Which team will have the league’s most efficient offense this season?
1. Boston Celtics – 53%
2. Indiana Pacers – 20%
3. Oklahoma City Thunder – 13%
4. Dallas Mavericks – 7%
» Also receiving votes: New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns
» Last year: Denver Nuggets – 34%
Which team’s level of success this season is toughest to predict?
1. Los Angeles Lakers – 17%
T-2. Houston Rockets – 13%
T-2. New Orleans Pelicans – 13%
4. Phoenix Suns – 10%
T-5. Dallas Mavericks – 7%
T-5. Philadelphia 76ers – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, LA Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings
» Last year: Philadelphia 76ers – 30%
Which team has the most promising young core?
1. Oklahoma City Thunder – 60%
2. Orlando Magic – 20%
3. Houston Rockets – 10%
4. San Antonio Spurs – 7%
5. Detroit Pistons – 3%
» Last year: Oklahoma City Thunder – 73%
Which player is the most athletic?
1. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 45%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 17%
3. Amen Thompson, Houston – 10%
T-4. Ja Morant, Memphis – 7%
T-4. Ausar Thompson, Detroit – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Bam Adebayo, Miami; Jalen Green, Houston; Jonathan Kuminga, Golden State; Zion Williamson, New Orleans
» Last year: Ja Morant – 34%
Which player is the best pure shooter?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 87%
» Also receiving votes: Kevin Durant, Phoenix; Luke Kennard, Memphis; Trey Murphy III, New Orleans; Klay Thompson, Dallas
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 90%
Which player is the fastest with the ball?
1. De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento – 52%
2. Ja Morant, Memphis – 38%
3. Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia – 7%
4. Kyrie Irving, Dallas – 3%
» Last year: De’Aaron Fox – 57%
Which player is the best at moving without the ball?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 83%
» Also receiving votes: Desmond Bane, Memphis; Mikal Bridges, New York; CJ McCollum, New Orleans; Duncan Robinson, Miami; Klay Thompson, Dallas
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 73%
Which player is the best passer?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 70%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 17%
3. Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana – 10%
4. Josh Giddey, Chicago – 3%
» Last year: Nikola Jokic – 67%
Which player is the best leader?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 33%
T-2. Jalen Brunson, New York – 23%
T-2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 23%
T-4. Jrue Holiday, Boston – 7%
T-4. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 7%
T-4. Chris Paul, San Antonio – 7%
» Last year: LeBron James – 27%
Who is the most versatile player in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 30%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 20%
T-3. Kevin Durant, Phoenix – 10%
T-3. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 10%
T-3. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 10%
6. Mikal Bridges, New York – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Bam Adebayo, Miami; Jrue Holiday, Boston; Nikola Jokic, Denver; Amen Thompson, Houston
» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 45%
Which player has the best basketball IQ?
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 53%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 30%
T-3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 7%
T-3. Chris Paul, San Antonio – 7%
5. Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana – 3%
» Last year: Nikola Jokic – 50%
Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 40%
2. Kevin Durant, Phoenix – 23%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 10%
T-4. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 7%
T-4. Damian Lillard, Milwaukee – 7%
» Also receiving votes: DeMar DeRozan, Sacramento; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; Kyrie Irving, Dallas; Jamal Murray, Denver
» Last year: Stephen Curry – 37%
What rule (regarding play, schedule, Draft/Lottery, playoff format, roster construction, etc.) most needs to change?
1. Roster construction – Apron rules/trade math too restrictive or should be indexed to team’s market – 20%
2. Schedule – fewer games and/or back-to-backs – 17%
T-3. Game flow – Reduce stoppages and replay reviews, or change to G-League, 1-free-throw rule – 13%
T-3. Playoff format – Seed 1-16 or let top seeds choose opponents – 13%
T-5. Free agency before the Draft – 7%
T-5. Return to a one-day Draft – 7%
» Also receiving votes: Add third round to the Draft, Draft Lottery format, Expand All-Star rosters to 15 players, Elam ending, Fouls on lobs should be shooting fouls, Playoff eligibility for two-way players, Remove divisions
» Last year: N/A
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2. דרוג חדש של 20 הנבחרים הראשונים לדראפט 2025 (תסתכלו על מספר 16!)
2025 NBA draft Big Board rankings: Top 20 prospects
Jonathan Givony, ESPNOct 9, 2024, 07:00 AM E
Which prospects are best positioned to define the 2025 NBA draft?
As the start of the 2024-25 men's college basketball season nears, and with international leagues underway, NBA front offices are honing in on what's shaping up as a particularly strong class.
Cooper Flagg and the Rutgers duo of Airious "Ace" Bailey and Dylan Harper have been the early headliners, but there's a whole season ahead for players to make a case for themselves in what looks to be a deep, talented draft.
Check back regularly from now until when Round 1 begins in June 2025, as ESPN draft analysts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo update this Big Board over the coming months as players rise and fall.
Here's how the prospects in our Top 25 are tracking at this early stage.
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1. Cooper Flagg, SF/PF, Duke
Height: 6-9 | Age: 17.7 | Prev. rank: 1
Flagg appears to be settling in nicely as a freshman at Duke from what we saw in a recent practice, where we saw him put all his winning qualities on display, going 3-0 against a group of veteran players. The 17-year-old's versatility on both ends of the floor will make him an impact player from Day 1 despite his youth, as he's already one of the best teenage defenders you'll find with his exceptional combination of intensity, instincts and explosiveness.
Duke's lack of playmaking depth should give him opportunity to grow with perhaps the weakest part of his game, his shot creation, as the season progresses. Flagg's memorable performance with the USA Basketball Select Team this summer stuck with NBA executives, and there's significant runway for him to confirm his status as the draft's No. 1 pick with a winning and productive season. — Givony
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2. Airious "Ace" Bailey, SG/SF, Rutgers
Height: 6-10 | Age: 18.1 | Prev. rank: 2
We got a chance to see up close what makes Bailey perhaps the draft's most talented prospect in a recent visit to Rutgers, where he put his impressive combination of size, explosiveness, shot creation, shot-making prowess, defensive versatility and competitive approach on full display.
How quickly Bailey can get up to speed with his shot selection, his decision-making, his off-ball defensive awareness and the demanding nature of the college game will determine whether he can become a potential No. 1 pick challenger, but NBA scouts are not ruling him out because of his immense long-term upside. He'll be tested this season playing an outsized role in the Big Ten alongside Dylan Harper. — Givony
3. Dylan Harper, PG/SG, Rutgers
Height: 6-6 | Age: 18.5 | Prev. rank: 3
Harper will have a vast platform to showcase himself as Rutgers' starting point guard, giving him a path to challenge Flagg and his teammate Bailey atop this draft. We watched him in practice at Rutgers and left impressed with the work he has done with his frame, and especially the vision and creativity he showed operating out of pick-and-roll after mostly being known for his scoring prowess earlier in his career.
Harper's size, strength, feel for the game and skill level allow him to play older than he is at 18 years old, but he's going to be tested this season in the Big Ten with defenses tilted toward slowing him down, which should shed insight into where he stands with his perimeter shooting, finishing ability and leadership skills. — Givony
4. VJ Edgecombe, SG, Baylor
Height: 6-5 | Age: 19.1 | Prev. rank: 5
Edgecombe is tracking as a sleeper for the No. 1 draft pick, with NBA teams highly intrigued by his adjustment to what promises to be more of a playmaking role at Baylor. He had an eye-opening summer with the Bahamian national team and has started to answer some of the questions about his feel for the game.
Edgecombe's explosive athleticism should allow him to apply pressure downhill and in transition, and if he can make a good case for himself as more of a combo guard than a true wing — a role his frame is much better suited for dimensionally — his name should be among the first called in June. — Woo
5. Nolan Traore, PG, Saint-Quentin
Height: 6-5 | Age: 18.3 | Prev. rank: 4
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- Who will be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft? We predicted chances for 5 top prospects8dJonathan Givony
Traore is coming off two of the best performances of his young career: a 27-point, five-assist outing in the FIBA Champions League in a Saint-Quentin blowout win against a weak Kolossos team from Greece, followed by a 20-point, 10-assist outing in a win against Nancy in France. Turnovers, playing through contact and defense were early issues for the 18-year-old, but he has shown progress as his unbeaten team (4-0) is off to a strong start.
Traore's talent has been on full display. He has demonstrated exceptional speed getting downhill and operating at different gears, and he has made strong pick-and-roll playmaking reads. His shooting has looked dynamic pulling up off the dribble, as well.
He is going to be challenged nightly running the show in the French league and the Champions League, something that's rare for a player his age at this level of competition. It should make him a better player, but it will also put his areas of growth under the microscope. — Givony
6. Kon Knueppel, SG/SF, Duke
Height: 6-7 | Age: 19.1 | Prev. rank: 17
Knueppel has drawn rave reviews all preseason from Duke's coaching staff, and we got to witness it when taking in a 90-minute scrimmage in Durham, North Carolina. It's easy to see why Knueppel led the Nike EYBL in scoring and 3-pointers made while converting a blistering 47% of his attempts, as he has elite balance, footwork and range getting into spot-up and pull-up jumpers. He has shown excellent pace, physicality and skill with the ball, demonstrating versatility and smarts while creating shots for himself and others.
Although he is not blessed with elite length or quickness, his fast processing speed, strength, and competitiveness help him hold his own defensively. Duke coaches say he has been the best player in several practices, and they expect him to make significant contributions this season. We'll have to see how it translates to real games, but there's excitement about what we saw. — Givony
7. Drake Powell, SG/SF, North Carolina
Height: 6-6 | Age: 19.0 | Prev. rank: 11
Powell made strong progress over the summer, and he looks set to be an important player for North Carolina. He projects as a high-level NBA defender, with room to improve physically and the right mentality to be impactful on the perimeter across multiple positions. The Tar Heels are going to be guard-driven, allowing Powell to slide into a natural supporting role where he can thrive in transition and as a cutter and spacer.
We're curious to see how much he evolves individually on offense, as he is not an advanced ball handler or creator yet, but the positives figure to far outweigh the negatives as he progresses as a valuable two-way wing player in the long run. The opportunity is there for him to solidify himself as a high-level talent. — Woo
8. Khaman Maluach, C, Duke
Height: 7-2 | Age: 18.0 | Prev. rank: 6
Maluach has obvious appeal at 7-foot-2, 250 pounds with a 7-6 wingspan. After watching Duke's practice last week, it's obvious he's going to play an important role anchoring the Blue Devils' defense with his terrific timing as a rim-protector and solid mobility covering ground on the perimeter. Maluach is a terrific communicator who plays with intensity, which helps compensate to an extent for his lack of experience, having played the sport for roughly only five years. That shows up most vividly on offense, where he doesn't have the best hands or processing speed currently, being a little mistake prone and not quite as reliable a finisher as one might hope with him lacking strength and balance.
He has shown flashes of stretch potential in small doses, and that combined with his shot blocking and outstanding intangibles is intriguing considering he turned 18 on Sept. 14. — Givony
9. Hugo Gonzalez, SG/SF, Real Madrid
Height: 6-7 | Age: 18.6 | Prev. rank: 7
Playing time has been hard to come by for Gonzalez, who had 8 total minutes in Real Madrid's first five games, an ominous start that wasn't entirely unexpected considering the EuroLeague powerhouse team's depth and championship aspirations. It will be interesting to see if Gonzalez is content playing mop-up minutes this season or elects to push for a loan to a better situation, where he could showcase himself more favorably to NBA scouts. Gonzalez's significant buyout greatly reduced his options this summer as many of his European peers flocked to college or more favorable platforms for playing time and development.
Gonzalez has shown considerable talent in other settings with his explosiveness, aggressive style and defensive intensity, but it might not be easy to show that off in his current situation. — Givony
10. Liam McNeeley, SG/SF, UConn
Height: 6-7 | Age: 18.9 | Prev. rank: 10
Well-regarded for his feel and versatility at forward, McNeeley will be a key player on a reloading UConn team that will want to play to his strengths. His intangibles fall in line with what NBA teams have come to expect from Huskies prospects in recent years — he's a competitive, smart player who can make contributions in a range of areas, with good passing chops and a developed shooting stroke.
All of those strengths have allowed his game to play up, and outweighed an average physical profile for his position. Considering the apparent fit between player and program, the adjustment at UConn is expected to be smooth, giving McNeeley a shot to be a lottery pick. — Woo
11. Egor Demin, SG/SF, BYU
Height: 6-9 | Age: 18.5 | Prev. rank: 9
Demin is part of a new wave of elite international prospects lured to play college basketball with lucrative NIL deals and a significant platform in the Big 12 at BYU. Despite standing 6-9, Demin played point guard exclusively at Real Madrid, giving him distinctive versatility with the creativity he shows operating out of pick-and-roll. Demin has made a significant volume of 3-pointers everywhere he has played but hasn't always been consistent with his shooting.
He has things to prove from a toughness perspective, especially on the defensive end. Talent has never been a question for the Russian guard, who missed out on national team exposure the past few summers because his country was banned by FIBA, so there's room for movement with his draft standing depending on how he transitions to the college game. — Givony
12. Collin Murray-Boyles, PF/C, South Carolina
Height: 6-7 | Age: 19.3 | Prev. rank: 23
The top-ranked college returner on our Top 100 board, Murray-Boyles looks set to go from popular draft sleeper to full-fledged star this season. He had fans around the league hoping he'd remain in last year's draft but ultimately opted to rejoin the Gamecocks. This season's spotlight on him will be much brighter — and his cagey, lunch-pail style of play should make him effective as an interior scorer, rebounder and improving playmaker.
There are some limitations here: Murray-Boyles hasn't added a 3-point shot to his repertoire and is a touch undersized for a power forward. But he's a smart player who affects winning in the run of play on both ends of the court, which will earn him serious looks from scouts. NBA teams will be curious to see how his game and role expands , and how much South Carolina will end up playing through him. — Woo
13. Carter Bryant, SF/PF, Arizona
Height: 6-8 | Age: 18.8 | Prev. rank: 14
Bryant drew positive reviews in practice at Arizona before being sidelined by a back injury. At 6-8 and 220 pounds, with a big wingspan and terrific frame, he has versatility and upside to tap into long term with his dynamic shotmaking ability, passing creativity, ability to finish emphatically around the rim and defensive versatility.
Consistency wasn't always there in high school, as his decision-making, toughness and shot selection were sporadic at times, making him a little more theoretical than some evaluators hoped, something we'll have to learn more about this season. He's likely to get minutes at both forward spots for an Arizona team looking to make a deep NCAA tournament run. — Givony
14. Tre Johnson, SG, Texas
Height: 6-6 | Age: 18.5 | Prev. rank: 8
Johnson's ball-dominant, shoot-first style can be a bit polarizing at times, but he figures to play a leading role at Texas this season and should have a big platform to showcase his breadth of skills as a scorer.
He has been able to put the ball in the basket at every stop so far and comes with three-level scoring potential, reliant more on his excellent touch and craft in lieu of elite athleticism.
Johnson enters college as one of the most polished scorers in his high school class, and if he can settle in efficiently with what seems likely to be a healthy diet of shots, he can make a real run as a lottery pick. — Woo
15. Kasparas Jakucionis, PG, Illinois
Height: 6-6 | Age: 18.3 | Prev. rank: 18
Jakucionis has been a hit since arriving on campus, with the Illini staff excited about the level of feel, size and maturity he'll bring to the court. The Lithuanian had some big moments over the summer at the FIBA U18s and should make a positive impact in what figures to be a significant role.
NBA teams will be eager to see how his game translates to college, particularly in the Big Ten, where he will face heightened length and athleticism and be tasked with making smart reads for teammates and picking his spots as a scorer. Jakucionis isn't especially explosive or long, and the speed of that adjustment will be an excellent litmus test for his NBA prospects. — Woo
16. Ben Saraf, PG/SG, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
Height: 6-6 | Age: 18.4 | Prev. rank: NR
The MVP of the FIBA U18 EuroBasket, Saraf has translated his excellent summer performance to the season pretty seamlessly, guiding Ratiopharm Ulm to a 6-0 record as his team's starting point guard. Saraf's combination of size, feel for the game, passing creativity and scoring instincts is distinctive. He has been able to get where he wants on the court and has held his own defensively better than expected for his age.
He is somewhat of a streaky shooter and finisher, so it will be interesting to see how his unorthodox style of play translates against high-level competition as he's better scouted, especially his outside shooting (5-for-20 from 3 in six games). One cannot discount the sheer productivity he is amassing in the EuroCup and German BBL, giving him a runway to raise his profile with the significant platform at his disposal. — Givony
17. Motiejus Krivas, C, Arizona
Height: 7-3 | Age: 19.8 | Prev. rank: 19
The path was cleared for Krivas to take on a significant role this season when Oumar Ballo transferred from Arizona. He has been limited at practice in the early going, nursing a foot injury, but figures to return to full strength in November. Krivas has a chance to establish himself as one of college basketball's top defensive bigs, relying on excellent positional size, nimble feet and a strong motor.
While not supremely skilled on offense, Krivas has the tools to be impactful under the basket. Those things add up to an attractive long-term floor as a defense-oriented backup center, but scouts will be curious to better understand where his ceiling lies in what should be a much larger role in terms of both minutes and opportunities. He has the ability to be a difference-maker in the Big 12. — Woo
18. Noa Essengue, PF, Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany)
Height: 6-10 | Age: 17.8 | Prev. rank: 15
Essengue is off to a productive start to the season, carving out a solid role playing 23 minutes per game for Ratiopharm Ulm (6-0) in the German BBL and EuroCup. The 17-year-old has had some impressive highlights using his quickness and explosiveness for emphatic finishes, while showing nice vision as a passer, getting to the free throw line at an high rate and making more outside shots than expected, albeit in a small sample size.
Defense and rebounding have been a struggle which is not surprising considering his youth and thin frame, but the fact he's getting on the court and contributing at this level of competition is notable. It will be interesting to see if he continues to make shots from beyond the arc (3-for-10 from 3 in six games), an area he has been inconsistent in for much of his career. — Givony
19. Derrion Reid, SF/PF, Alabama
Height: 6-8 | Age: 18.2 | Prev. rank: 21
Reid brings an interesting mix of traits at forward, capable of handling the ball, making plays and attacking the rim, while contributing on the glass and playing a plus, disruptive style as a defensive stopper. While perhaps better-suited long term at the 4 physically, his versatility at both forward spots should be a solid fit for Alabama, where the Crimson Tide will want to play up-tempo, which caters to his strengths.
Reid's excellent basketball feel and mélange of strengths makes him a name worth watching closely in the early going, even if his game is a tad unorthodox. The development of his jumper, particularly if he's spending more time on the perimeter, will be critical. — Woo
20. Michael Ruzic, PF, Joventut (Spain)
Height: 6-10 | Age: 18.0 | Prev. rank: 12
Taking 11 shots in 65 minutes through four games, opportunity hasn't been easy to come by for Ruzic — who turned 18 on Oct. 4 — in the EuroCup and ACB, the best domestic league in Europe. Still, there's a lot to like at 6-10 with terrific perimeter shooting ability, outstanding basketball instincts on both ends of the court and a youthful appearance that suggests significant growth is still in store.
Early indicators suggest his limited role might not be too different than last season, which might make it difficult for him to build traction unless he gets lucky to be given a bigger platform as the season continues. Scouts might have to be opportunistic with the way they evaluate him. — Givony
3. מיצ'ל רובינסון מהניקס יחזור לשחק רק בינואר
הוא עבר ניתוחים מסובכים בשני העקבים שלו. הניקס בונים עליו כאחד השחקנים החשובים לאליפות 2024
4. הרב ג'ונס יהיה הסנטר הפותח של הפליקנס
הניו אורלינס פליקנס הראו התקדמות נאה בשלוש השנים האחרונות תחת המאמן ווילי גרין, אבל הם לא הצליחו להתרומם OVER THE HUMP (מעל הדבשת) כמו שאומרים. הקבוצה רוצה כבר להיות אלופת המערב ולשחק על אליפות ה-NBA.
עתה עם התוספת של דג'ונטה מוריי לזאיון ויליאמסון, ברנדון אינגראם, סיג'יי מקולם, והרב ג'ונס, עם שחקנים טובים מהספסל כמו טריי מורפי III, חוזה אלברדו, וג'ורדן האוקינס. אבל הקבוצה איבדה את ג'ונאס ולנצ'יונאס לפרי אייג'נסי לוושינגטון ויזרדס ואת לארי נאנס לאטלנטה האוקס בטרייד שהביא את מוריי לקבוצה.
לפי שאמס צ'רנייה, הקבוצה תעלה עם הרב ג'ונס בסנטר וזאיון ויליאמסון ב-4, במין "SMALL BALL CENTER". אז החמישייה תהייה סיג'יי מקולם בפוינט, דג'ונטה מוריי יהיה השוטינג גארד, ברנדון אינגראם יהיה הסמול פורוורד, זאיון ויליאמסון הפאואר פורוורד, והרב ג'ונס הסנטר.
While Williamson would be the obvious choice to be the Pelicans' starting center in the absence of Valanciunas, starting Jones in this spot is also advantageous to the team. Aside from taking pressure off Zion and maintaining his health to begin the season, having Jones down low gives the Pelicans a lot more options on how to attack offensively. In doing so, Williamson can live up to the hype of being an elite-level offensive weapon at the power forward spot.
5. תנו מבט בנזק שהוריקן מילטון עשה ל-ARENA של קבוצת הבייסבול טמפה-ביי רייז
6. שחקני הורנטס שיטריפו אתכם וירעידו את הליגה העונה
Hornets player who will shock NBA with breakout 2024-25 season
מבוסס על מאמר של Jerry Donatien ב-CLUTCHSPORTS
The Charlotte Hornets storylines heading into the 2024-25 season are nothing short of interesting. LaMelo Ball's return headlines anything going on in the Queen City, but there's one player whose impact will be vital for how far the Hornets could go. Mark Williams' development could shatter the expectations that have been set on this team if he's healthy this season. He's likely sitting out the preseason with a left foot strain, but should have a breakout kind of campaign once the real thing kicks off in a couple weeks.
לכל קבוצות הטופ ישנו 'מגן טבעת' רציני: קריסטפס פרוז'ינגיס הראה זאת בסידרת הגמר נגד דאלאס. לדאלאס היו שניים: דניאל גפורד ודרק לייבלי.
עתה יש להורנטס אחד: מארק ויליאמס. בעונה שעברה היו כמה שבועות בהן הוא היה בין עשרת מגיני הטבעת המובילים בליגה. הוא רק בן 23, ומנבאים לו עתיד גדול. מה עם משחק ההתקפה שלו? התשובה היא – –
Gravity of LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller will magnify Mark Williams' offense
בעונה שעברה הוא קלע רק 10.3 נק' למשחק, אבל העונה עם למלו בול וברנדון מילר, תצפו לפיק-אנד-רולס מצויינים עם זה או עם זה. הוא כנראה לא יהיה שחקן שהמאמן יקרא תרגילים עבורו, אבל הוא יקלע הרבה יותר מ-10 נק' העונה ב-FLOW OF THE GAME, ובנדודות של SECOND CHANCE.
Brandon Miller – BREAKOUT YEAR
ברנדון מילר, בן 22, בחירת דראפט שנייה של ההורנטס ב-2023 עומד לפרוץ העונה לטופ אשלון של הגארדים. עם למלו בול על הפארקט, ברנדון מילר – 1.91 מ' מאלבמה, יהיה הרבה יותר חופשי בהתקפה. בעונה שעברה הוא היה טוב מאד. העונה הוא יהיה מצויין . אני, דוק לס, מנבא שהוא יהיה אול סטאר העונה ויחד עם למלו בול שניהם יהוו את אחד מצמד הגארדים הטוב ביותר בליגה.
ללמלו בול תהיה BREAK-OUT YEAR
בלי ששמנו לב למלו בול צמח לגובה 1.98 מ'. הוא מגיע רעב לעונה זו. הוא רוצה סוף-סוף עונה בה יוכל להראות את יכולתו: יכולת של סופרסטאר שיעשה את האול סטאר ויעזור עם שאר שחקני שרלוט הצעירים להפוך את הקבוצה לאחת המרתקות בליגה!
תודה רבה מנחם.
למלו דביל רציני, ואת זה אי אפשר לתקן.
דווקא מיצ'יץ' אחרי שהגיע שנה שעברה (עם גרנט וויליאמס) עשה מהם קבוצה תחרותית, מחוברת ומלהיבה.
אתה יכול להרחיב את טענתך לגבי למלו?
כן, לא בונים על דביל פציע
פציע אני מבין אבל זה לא קשור לדביל (הוא לא מונטה אליס ששבר את הרגל כשנסה על וספה) אבל אבקש טיעונים לענין הדביל. שלושה לפחות
ממה שעולה בראש מייד:
“Ain’t no party like a diddy party”
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חשוב לתת את הקונטקסט לתמונות. לא סתם לברון התחפש למנקה, זו הייתה מסיבה שעשו לקובי ברייאנט
השארתי לכל אחד להעלות את האסוציאציות שלו…
תודה רבה מנחם
גמר חתימה טובה לך ולכל אנשי הופס קו איי אל.
צום קל לכל הצמים
לגבי שרלוט, אני רואה אותם לוקחים משחק בית אחד מהסלטיקס השנה. כמו שנה שעברה.
מקווה שבן שרף ישפר מיקום בדראפט, לא ייאמן איך הילד הזה פרץ השנה.
בכלל אלה שפורצים בליגות האירופיות משחקים לדעתי ברמה יותר גבוהה ממה שיש במכללות, אבל מה אני מבין?
אגב, נכנסתי עכשיו לבוקסקורים מהלילה ויורש העצירות עם 0 מ 4 מהשדה. מה שכן הלייקרס מצליחה יותר ככל שהוא זורק פחות… אולי אם יקבל מינוס 12 דקות הלייקרס ינצחו ב 12 הפרש?
זה גדול וחלק מהתגובות שוות ביותר
https://rotter.net/forum/scoops1/872087.shtml#1
תודה מנחם
יש הייפ רציני סביב בן שרף
בחלק מהמוק דראפטים הוא גם טופ 10 (אזור של בחירה 7-10)
ברנדון מילר 2.06 ולא 1.91
שחקן שהראה המון פוטנציאל בעונה הקודמת
ההייפ מוצדק, בייבי גינובילי גדל לנו בישראל
אחלה כינוי
לפעמים הוא בהחלט קטלני עם השמאלית שלו
כמובן שהשמאליות בולטת בהשוואה, אבל גם החוצפה, היצירתיות, ההגנה, החטיפות, יש הרבה שמשותף
ברנדון מילר הוא 2.06 לא 1.91 ,הבעיה לשחק בשרלוט מגדיל את הסיכויים שלך להיות שחקן מבוזבז,עם מי הוא ישחק עם למלו רווי הפציעות,עם מיילס ברידגס הדפוק בראש,ועוד חבורה של שחקנים בינוניים.
לגבי הסקר רק 3% לדאלאס למרות ששיחקו בגמר ,והוסיפו את קליי.ולמרות ששלוקה נותנים 30% כשחקן הטוב ביותר.יש הערכה מוגזמת לויקטור,מאחר ואני מחבב אותו ,אני מקווה שהם צודקים.
מי לדעתי הגניבה הגדולה של הדראפט,לטעמי טופיץ במקום 12,לולא היה פצוע הוא שווה בחירה 1-3 .שימו לב ןמאוד לא מפתיע המוסר הטוב ביותר הוא יוקיץ המשחק סנטר!
רק 20% רוצים שינוי באפרון,הסיבה זה מקור הכנסה לקבוצות שמתחת לאפרון ויש לא מעט כאלו.
הדירוג לדראפט אם שרף היום הוא 16 ,באוקטובר ביוני יהיה יותר גבוה,בין היתר על חשבון גונזלס שלא יקבל הרבה דקות בריאל מדריד.הקרב על מס 1 רק מתחיל ביילי,דילן הרפר עוד יכולים להבחר 1.ביילי 2.08 שיכול לשחק גארד מזכיר את דוראנט,דילן 1.98 יכול לשחק גם 1 וגם 2 היום אוהבים רכזים בגובה שלו.
יום כיפור רגוע לכולנו.הלוואי
המנגרים כרגיל הולכים עם הזרם ומה שהיה שנה שעברה שום חשיבה אחרת. כמו אוהד כורסא ממוצע. לא סתם כמות רפי ההבנה שם ככ גדולה.
ויקטור לא קרוב אפילו לשחקן שסביבו אני בונה קבוצה מכל שחקני הליגה יש ככ הרבה יותר טובים ממנו גם ב5 שנים הבאות.
אני מניח שהמנג'רים מבינים יותר בnba, כי ביורוליג הם לא ממש בקיאים. מי הליצן שהצביע לבובאן (המלך) בתור השחקן הכי טוב ביורוליג? חליק, הוא אפילו לא השחקן הכי טוב בחדר, גם כשהוא עם עצמו בשירותים.
תודה רבה מנחם
תודה על המעורב
צום קל למי שצם וגמר חתימה טובה
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nיא אללה איזה מעורב מעולה. לגבי השאלון תפסו לי את העין שני דברים: טייטום ה sf הכי טוב בליגה ביי פאר. הדבר השני שהאוף סיזן של אוק היה הטוב ביותר דבר שאני פשוט לא מצךיח להבין למה. נףמה הם עשו? לדעצי ההיפך אוף סיזן גרןע.
אני כל כך עם השלישיה של שארלוט ראיתי את למלו לפני כמה ימים רק שלא יפצע. גאוה לראות שם את בן שרף הוא פשוט שחקן מעולה.
תודה מנחם
בן שרף חייב לשפר את הקליעה. יש לו הכל חוץ מזה.
תודה מנחם.
בן שרף ממוקם גבוה בדרפטים, אני מקווה שזה ישאר ככה.
שמת פוקוס גדול על שארלוט. זו אכן קבוצה צעירה ומלהיבה.
את לאמלו אני מאוד אוהב, הוא אול אראונד מצוין, רק מה, נפצע המון.
בראנדון מילר יהיה אולסטאר השנה? אני מוכן להתערב שלא.
מעורב נהדר
לא הייתי בונה על מיטשל רובינסון ומנסה להעביר אותו בטרייד (ממה שנשאר מהנכסים). רק אולי בינואר הוא יחזור, ולא בטוח שהוא יחזור 100% וישרוד גם ריצת פלייאוף ארוכה. הוא החתיכה האחרונה בפאזל שהניקס צריכים לטפל בה. אם הם מביאים מישהו סולידי במקומו אז הם סוגרים את הרוסטר בצורה מיטבית.
הרב ג'ונס שחקן הגנה אדיר אבל הוא ווינג בגובה 2.01. לשחק איתו סנטר ושהפאוור פורוורד שלך הוא 1.98 זה באמת מצריך הליכה לרב לברכות ותפילות.
חתימה טובה לכולם!!!
אחרי שראיתי במשאל הקבוצה האהודה של מנחם, להפתעתי, לג"ס יש כאן הרבה אוהדים (אוהדים , לא כאלו שמחבבים אותה) אז כמה נקודות אחרי 2 משחקי טרום עונה ראשונים:
כולם מתיחסים לדקות המשחק שהם מקבלים ברצינות
כולם , למעט וויגינס, בריאים. אחרי מות אביו התחזקה אצלי הספקולציה שלפני שנתיים בהעדרות הארוכה הוא תרם איבר כליה או אונת כבד לאבא שלו. לא ראיתי איזכור כזה בשום מקום אבל זה ההסבר היחיד שמסתדר בראיה שלי עם כל מה שכן פורסם.
לקר אין מושג מי תהיה החמישיה הפותחת. גם לא המסיימת אבל זה מושך פות תשומת לב. קר הוא חסיד גדול של רוטציות קבועות וזה חדש עבורו.
היה שוט של ספסל המאמנים, קר קם והיה מחוץ לפריים. סטוטס וסטקהאוז שיושבים משני צידיו לא החליפו מילה או מבט. שניהם נעצו עיניים קדימה. לא נראה לי טבעי. לא סימן טוב.
ג"ס זרקה בכל משחק מעל ל 50 שלשות. בראשון קלעה 23 אחוז ובשני 53 אחוז. זה מה שהולך להיות גם בהמשך.
ההגנה טובה בעצירת מסירות, ריבאונד וכו אבל הטבעת נגישה לכל בר בירב. סקרמנו נשארה במשחק בזכות זריקות מה 2 ויתרון בקליעות עונשין
ג"ס כקבוצה קולעת גרוע מהעונשים וכמו תמיד , לא מקבלת הרבה זריקות.
פודז יפתח את העונה מהספסל. הוא מוסר הרבה יותר טוב ממה שהוא קולע. אני צופה שבמשחק הקרוב קר ינסה את הילד כשותף של קרי בתחילת המשחק אחרי שניבה את מילטון ופודז.
ה 9 מיליון ש גארי פיטון מקבל הם בזבוז כסף. לא כי הוא רע במיוחד פשוט יש מספיק שחקנים שיכולים לעשות מה שהוא עושה ובעיקר –
ג"ס חייבת 7 פוטר עם משחק הגנה טוב. מה דעתם של אוהדי יוסטון על לנדייל תמורת CP2 ?
כמה נקודות מעניינות מסקר המנג׳רים:
תודה על המעורב
מעניינת הבחירה בוומבי כשחקן לפתוח איתו קבוצה. עפ המשחק הכנה האחרון הוא עדיין לוקה בקבלת החלטות אבל, כמות הפעמים בה שחקנים מהססים לזרוק לידו היא מדהימה. ההשפעה ההגנתית שלו חסרת תקדים
גמר חתימה טובה
בן שרף מוכשר
הוא מוגדר לפעמים עי הסקאוטרים כווינג. הוא חייב להיות פוינט גארד ולשלוט במשחק. נקודות לשיפור: העלאת מסה, משחק בימין, קליעה מ 3
תודה לכל מגיב
תודה לכל המגיבים, גמר חתימה טובה, וצום קל לצמים
זכורה לי שנה שבה קארל אנטוני טאונס שלט בכל הבחירות של המנג'רים. מקווה בשבילו ובשביל הליגה שוומבניאמה יסיים בצורה שונה את הקריירה.
כנראה שמי שדירג שחקני NBA לשעבר המשחקים בחו"ל, לא באמת עוקב אחרי מה שקורה פה. ניקולה מירוטיץ כבר מזמן לא שחקן חמישיה ונמצא בירידה מתמדת. הענק בובאן מרינוביץ היה ונשאר קוריוז ותו לא. אתמול לא שותף אפילו לשנייה בהפסד אנאדולו אפס לפנרבחצ'ה.
תודה מנחם וגמר חתימה טובה לכולם
בדיחה יפה של סטיבנס (או מי מטעמו שמילא את הסקר) לבחור בקליבלנד מקום ראשון במזרח
מי האנשים האלה שיצאו והצביעו בהמוניהם לוומבי בבחירה של שחקן אחד שהיית מביא אם היית יכול…77 אחוז… הטמביליאדה במיטבה.
לא מסוגל לראות איך יוסטון לא מסיימת לפני ג״ס העונה.
יש שם סגל עמוק מאוד, צעיר אומנם אבל לא חסר להם כמעט כלום כדי להיות ההפתעה במערב(כמובן בכפוף לזה שיהיה יותר מזל עם הפציעות).
בס"ד
תודה רבה.