NBA GM survey: LeBron James picked as MVP, Stephen Curry as best point guard

NBA general managers tabbed Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James as the favorite to win the MVP award in 2017-18, and they picked the Golden State Warriors to win their second consecutive title in NBA.com’s annual GM Survey.

The Warriors claimed 93% of the vote for NBA champ, and the Cavaliers picked up the remaining 7% of the vote.

For full results to all questions, visit NBA.com.

This how GMs voted for the top four teams in each conference:

East

1. Cleveland
2. Boston
3. Washington
4. Toronto

West

1. Golden State
2. Houston
3. San Antonio
4. Oklahoma City

Other notable questions from the survey are below:

Who will win the 2017-18 MVP?

1. LeBron James - 50%
2. Kevin Durant - 29%
3. Kawhi Leonard - 11%

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

1. Karl-Anthony Towns - 29%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo - 21%
3. LeBron James - 18%

Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?

1. LeBron James - 48%
2. Stephen Curry - 21%
3. James Harden - 14%

Who is the best point guard in the NBA?

1. Stephen Curry - 62%
2. Russell Westbrook - 28%
3. Chris Paul - 7%

Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?

1. James Harden - 83%
2. Klay Thompson - 10%

Who is the best small forward in the NBA?

1. LeBron James - 61%
2. Kevin Durant - 32%
3. Kawhi Leonard - 7%

Who is the best power forward in the NBA?

1. Anthony Davis - 41%
2. LeBron James - 28%
3. Kevin Durant - 17%

Who is the best center in the NBA?

1. Karl-Anthony Towns - 28%
2. Anthony Davis - 24%
3. Marc Gasol - 21%

Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?

1. Oklahoma City - 43%
2. Boston - 25%
3. Minnesota - 14%

Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?

1. Paul George - 59%
2. Jimmy Butler - 17%
3. Chris Paul - 10%

What was the most underrated player acquisition?

1. Paul Millsap - 24%
2. Avery Bradley - 17%
3. Jimmy Butler and Jae Crowder (tie) - 10%

Which team will be most improved in 2017-18?

1. Minnesota - 69%
2. Philadelphia - 17%

What was the most surprising move of the offseason?

1. Boston-Cleveland trade - 45%
2. Paul George to Oklahoma City - 24%
3. Chris Paul to Houston - 14%

Who will win the 2017-18 Rookie of the Year?                                      

1. Lonzo Ball - 62%
2. Ben Simmons - 24%
3. Dennis Smith Jr. - 7%

Which rookie will be the best player in five years?

1. Josh Jackson - 24%
2. Markelle Fultz and Jayson Tatum (tie) - 21%
3. Lonzo Ball and Ben Simmons (tie) - 14%

Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?

1. Dennis Smith Jr. (9) - 37%
2. Kyle Kuzma (27) - 22%
3. Donovan Mitchell and Caleb Swanigan (13, 26) - 7%

Who is the best international player in the NBA?

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo - 69%
2. Nikola Jokic - 14%
3. Marc Gasol - 10%

Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?

1. Kawhi Leonard - 62%
2. Draymond Green - 21%
3. Rudy Gobert - 10%

Who is the best head coach in the NBA?

1. Gregg Popovich - 82%
2. Steve Kerr - 11%