Annual NBA GM's Survey

What was the most underrated player acquisition?
T1. Brandon Bass, Boston — 15.4%
T1. David West, Indiana — 15.4%
T3. Shane Battier, Miami — 11.5%
T3. Chauncey Billups, L.A. Clippers — 11.5%
T5. Jamal Crawford, Portland — 7.7%
T5. Richard Hamilton, Chicago — 7.7%
T5. George Hill, Indiana — 7.7%

Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
1. Tony Allen, Memphis — 26.9%
2. Rajon Rondo, Boston — 15.4%
T3. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers — 11.5%
T3. LeBron James, Miami — 11.5%
T3. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City — 11.5%

Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio — 42.9%
2. Doc Rivers, Boston — 39.3%

Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio — 35.7%
2. Rick Carlisle, Dallas — 14.3%
T3. Doug Collins, Philadelphia — 10.7%
T3. Doc Rivers, Boston — 10.7%
T3. Tom Thibodeau, Chicago — 10.7%
6. Scott Brooks, Oklahoma City — 7.1%

Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?
1. Tom Thibodeau, Chicago — 61.5%
T2. Mike Brown, L.A. Lakers — 11.5%
T2. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio — 11.5%
4. Doc Rivers, Boston — 7.7%

Which player is the best pure shooter?
1. Ray Allen, Boston — 85.7%

Which player is best at moving without the ball?
1. Ray Allen, Boston — 67.9%
2. Richard Hamilton, Chicago — 10.7%
3. Manu Ginobili — San Antonio — 7.1%

Who is the toughest player in the NBA?
1. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers — 32.1%
2. Rajon Rondo, Boston — 10.7%
T3. Tony Allen, Memphis — 7.1%
T3. Reggie Evans, L.A. Clippers — 7.1%
T3. Kevin Garnett, Boston — 7.1%

Which player is the best leader?
1. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers — 25.0%
2. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers — 14.3%
T3. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City — 10.7%
T3. Steve Nash, Phoenix — 10.7%
T5. Chauncey Billups, L.A. Clippers — 7.1%
T5. Tim Duncan, San Antonio — 7.1%
T5. Kevin Garnett, Boston — 7.1%
T5. Jason Kidd, Dallas — 7.1%

And, um, just in case you wanted to twist the knife a little:

Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?
1. Chicago — 66.7%
T2. Boston — 11.1%
T2. Miami — 11.1%

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Thanks, Bob. Did David Stern get to vote for New Orleans?