PREDICTIONS
Which team will win the 2015 NBA Finals?
1. San Antonio -- 46.2%
2. Cleveland -- 15.4%
3. Chicago -- 11.5%
L.A. Clippers -- 11.5%
Oklahoma City -- 11.5%
6. Golden State -- 3.8%
Last year: Miami -- 75.9%
Which team will win the Eastern Conference finals?
1. Cleveland -- 70.4%
2. Chicago -- 25.9%
3. Washington -- 3.7%
Last year: Miami -- 86.2%
Which team will win the Western Conference finals?
1. San Antonio -- 55.6%
2. Oklahoma City -- 29.6%
3. L.A. Clippers -- 11.1%
4. Golden State -- 3.7%
Last year: San Antonio -- 40.0%
Which team will win the Atlantic Division?
1. Toronto -- 76.9%
2. Brooklyn -- 19.2%
3. New York -- 3.8%
Last year: Brooklyn -- 75.9%
Which team will win the Central Division?
1. Cleveland -- 60.7%
2. Chicago -- 39.3%
Last year: Indiana -- 51.7%
Which team will win the Southeast Division?
1. Washington -- 59.3%
2. Miami -- 29.6%
3. Atlanta -- 7.4%
4. Charlotte -- 3.7%
Last year: Miami -- 100%
Which team will win the Northwest Division?
1. Oklahoma City -- 92.9%
2. Portland -- 7.1%
Last year: Oklahoma City -- 96.6%
Which team will win the Pacific Division?
1. L.A. Clippers -- 81.5%
2. Golden State -- 18.5%
Last year: L.A. Clippers -- 89.7%
Which team will win the Southwest Division?
1. San Antonio -- 96.4%
2. Houston -- 3.6%
Last year: San Antonio -- 70.0%
PLAYERS
Who will win the 2014-15 MVP?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 67.9%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 21.4%
Also receiving votes: Carmelo Anthony, New York; Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers; Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers
Last year: LeBron James -- 69.0%
If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 50.0%
2. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 25.0%
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 25.0%
Last year: LeBron James -- 89.7%
Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 76.9%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 11.5%
3. Carmelo Anthony, New York -- 7.7%
4. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas -- 3.8%
Last year: LeBron James -- 66.7%
Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2014-15?
1. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 29.6%
2. Bradley Beal, Washington -- 14.8%
3. Andre Drummond, Detroit -- 11.1%
Klay Thompson, Golden State -- 11.1%
5. Kenneth Faried, Denver -- 7.4%
Also receiving votes: Rudy Gobert, Utah; Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers; Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio; Brook Lopez, Brooklyn; Markieff Morris, Phoenix; Otto Porter, Washington; Austin Rivers, New Orleans
Last year: Anthony Davis -- 27.6%
Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
1. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 71.4%
2. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City -- 10.7%
3. Tony Parker, San Antonio -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Stephen Curry, Golden State; Damian Lillard, Portland; Derrick Rose, Chicago
Last year: Chris Paul -- 70.0%
Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?
1. James Harden, Houston -- 63.0%
2. Klay Thompson, Golden State -- 18.5%
3. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers -- 7.4%
Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 7.4%
5. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 3.7%
Last year: James Harden -- 56.7%
Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 75.0%
2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 25.0%
Last year: LeBron James -- 86.7%
Who is the best power forward in the NBA?
1. LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland -- 25.0%
Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers -- 25.0%
3. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 21.4%
4. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 10.7%
5. Kevin Love, Cleveland -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Tim Duncan, San Antonio; Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City; Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas
Last year: Tim Duncan -- 31.0%
Who is the best center in the NBA?
1. Dwight Howard, Houston -- 42.9%
2. Marc Gasol, Memphis -- 25.0%
3. Joakim Noah, Chicago -- 17.9%
4. Tim Duncan, San Antonio -- 10.7%
5. Anthony Davis, New Orleans -- 3.6%
Last year: Dwight Howard -- 65.5%
OFFSEASON MOVES
Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?
1. Cleveland -- 89.3%
2. Chicago -- 10.7%
Last year: Houston -- 55.2%
Which one player acquisition will make the biggest impact?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 96.3%
2. Pau Gasol, Chicago -- 3.7%
Last year: Dwight Howard -- 86.2%
What was the most underrated player acquisition?
1. Tyson Chandler, Dallas -- 17.9%
2. Omer Asik, New Orleans -- 14.3%
Spencer Hawes, L.A. Clippers -- 14.3%
4. Pau Gasol, Chicago -- 7.1%
Paul Pierce, Washington -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Arron Afflalo, Denver; Bojan Bogdanovic, Brooklyn; Channing Frye, Orlando; James Johnson, Toronto; Shawn Marion, Cleveland; Nikola Mirotic, Chicago; Jameer Nelson, Dallas; Lance Stephenson, Charlotte; Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota; Marvin Williams, Charlotte; Thaddeus Young, Minnesota
Last year: Jrue Holiday, Andrei Kirilenko, Luis Scola -- 10.0%
Which team will be most improved in 2014-15?
1. Cleveland -- 75.0%
2. New Orleans -- 14.3%
3. Chicago -- 7.1%
4. Charlotte -- 3.6%
Last year: Detroit -- 16.7%
What was the most surprising move of the offseason?
1. LeBron James to Cleveland -- 42.9%
2. Chandler Parsons to Dallas -- 21.4%
3. Afflalo-Fournier trade -- 7.1%
Pau Gasol to Chicago -- 7.1%
Love-Wiggins trade -- 7.1%
Lance Stephenson to Charlotte -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Carmelo Anthony staying in New York; Isaiah Thomas to Phoenix
Last year: Nets-Celtics trade, Iguodala to Golden State -- 21.4%
ROOKIES & INTERNATIONAL
Who will win the 2014-15 Rookie of the Year?
1. Jabari Parker, Milwaukee -- 75.0%
2. Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota -- 17.9%
Also receiving votes: Nerlens Noel, Philadelphia; Marcus Smart, Boston
Last year: Victor Oladipo -- 80.0%
Which rookie will be the best player in five years?
1. Jabari Parker, Milwaukee -- 35.7%
2. Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota -- 32.1%
3. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia -- 21.4%
Also receiving votes: Dante Exum, Utah; Doug McDermott, Chicago; Julius Randle, L.A. Lakers
Last year: Victor Oladipo -- 40.0%
Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the Draft?
1. Rodney Hood (23), Utah -- 17.9%
2. Doug McDermott (11), Chicago -- 14.3%
3. Kyle Anderson (30), San Antonio -- 10.7%
Zach LaVine (13), Minnesota -- 10.7%
5. Spencer Dinwiddie (38), Detroit -- 7.1%
Cleanthony Early (34), New York -- 7.1%
Gary Harris (19), Denver -- 7.1%
Nikola Mirotic (23 -- 2011), Chicago -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Bogdan Bogdanovic (27), Phoenix; K.J. McDaniels (32), Philadelphia; Julius Randle (7), L.A. Lakers; Dario Saric (12), Philadelphia; T.J. Warren (14), Phoenix
Last year: Kelly Olynyk -- 27.6%
Who is the best international player in the NBA?
1. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas -- 53.6%
2. Tony Parker, San Antonio -- 28.6%
3. Marc Gasol, Memphis -- 14.3%
4. Goran Dragic, Phoenix -- 3.6%
Last year: Tony Parker -- 53.3%
Which international player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2014-15?
1. Jonas Valanciunas, Toronto -- 33.3%
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee -- 18.5%
3. Rudy Gobert, Utah -- 11.1%
3. Evan Fournier, Orlando -- 7.4%
Nikola Mirotic, Chicago -- 7.4%
Ricky Rubio, Minnesota -- 7.4%
Also receiving votes: Steven Adams, Oklahoma City; Bojan Bogdanovic, Brooklyn; Danilo Gallinari, Denver; Timofey Mozgov, Denver
Last year: Jonas Valanciunas -- 39.3%
Who is the best international player NOT in the NBA?
1. Rudy Fernandez -- 32.0%
Dario Saric -- 32.0%
3. Sergio Rodriguez -- 12.0%
Milos Teodosic -- 12.0%
Also receiving votes: Mario Hezonja, Nenad Krstic, Vassilis Spanoulis
Last year: Nikola Mirotic -- 25.0%
DEFENSE
Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?
1. Joakim Noah, Chicago -- 35.7%
2. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 21.4%
3. Dwight Howard, Houston -- 14.3%
Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City -- 14.3%
Also receiving votes: Tony Allen, Memphis; Tyson Chandler, Dallas; Anthony Davis, New Orleans; Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio
Last year: Dwight Howard -- 34.5%
Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 25.0%
2. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio -- 21.4%
3. Tony Allen, Memphis -- 17.9%
4. Jimmy Butler, Chicago -- 7.1%
Andre Iguodala, Golden State -- 7.1%
Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 7.1%
Klay Thompson, Golden State -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Avery Bradley, Boston; Paul George, Indiana
Last year: Tony Allen -- 36.7%
Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?
1. Joakim Noah, Chicago -- 39.3%
2. Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City -- 25.0%
3. Dwight Howard, Houston -- 14.3%
4. Marc Gasol, Memphis -- 10.7%
Also receiving votes: Tyson Chandler, Dallas; Anthony Davis, New Orleans; Roy Hibbert, Indiana
Last year: Dwight Howard -- 46.7%
Which is the best defensive team in the NBA?
1. Chicago -- 85.7%
2. Indiana -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Memphis, San Antonio
Last year: Chicago -- 43.3%
COACHES
Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 92.9%
Also receiving votes: Lionel Hollins, Brooklyn; Tom Thibodeau, Chicago
Last year: Gregg Popovich -- 75.9%
Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 57.1%
2. Doc Rivers, L.A. Clippers -- 35.7%
Also receiving votes: Steve Clifford, Charlotte; Tom Thibodeau, Chicago
Last year: Gregg Popovich -- 51.7%
Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 46.4%
2. Rick Carlisle, Dallas -- 42.9%
Also receiving votes: Mike Budenholzer, Atlanta; Doc Rivers, L.A. Clippers; Tom Thibodeau, Chicago
Last year: Gregg Popovich -- 27.6%
Which head coach runs the best offense?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 77.8%
2. Rick Carlisle, Dallas -- 11.1%
Also receiving votes: Doc Rivers, L.A. Clippers; Flip Saunders, Minnesota; Erik Spoelstra, Miami
Last year: Gregg Popovich -- 37.9%
Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?
1. Tom Thibodeau, Chicago -- 92.9%
2. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio -- 7.1%
Last year: Tom Thibodeau -- 58.6%
Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA?
1. Alvin Gentry, Golden State -- 17.9%
2. Adrian Griffin, Chicago -- 7.1%
Tyronn Lue, Cleveland -- 7.1%
Ettore Messina, San Antonio -- 7.1%
Mike Woodson, L.A. Clippers -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Ron Adams, Golden State; Kenny Atkinson, Atlanta; Jim Boylan, Cleveland; Jim Boylen, San Antonio; David Fizdale, Miami; Lawrence Frank, L.A. Clippers; Tim Grgurich; Melvin Hunt, Denver; Chris Jent, Sacramento; Brian Keefe, New York; Mike Longabardi, Phoenix; Nate McMillan, Indiana; Don Newman, Washington; Nick Nurse, Toronto; Joe Prunty, Milwaukee
Last year: Lawrence Frank -- 21.4%
Which active player will make the best head coach someday?
1. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 24.0%
2. Steve Blake, Portland -- 12.0%
3. Kirk Hinrich, Chicago -- 8.0%
Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers -- 8.0%
4. Mike Conley, Memphis -- 6.0%
Jarrett Jack, Brooklyn -- 6.0%
Also receiving votes: Caron Butler, Detroit; Jared Dudley, Milwaukee; Manu Ginobili, San Antonio; Willie Green, Orlando; Andre Miller, Washington; Nazr Mohammed, Chicago; Jameer Nelson, Dallas; J.J. Redick, L.A. Clippers; Rajon Rondo, Boston
Last year: Chauncey Billups -- 32.1%
MISCELLANEOUS
Which team is the most fun to watch?
1. Golden State -- 57.1%
2. L.A. Clippers -- 21.4%
3. San Antonio -- 17.9%
4. Oklahoma City -- 3.6%
Last year: Golden State -- 41.4%
Which team has the best home-court advantage?
1. Oklahoma City -- 42.9%
2. Denver -- 28.6%
3. Golden State -- 17.9%
Also receiving votes: Portland, San Antonio, Utah
Last year: Oklahoma City -- 36.7%
Which player is the most athletic?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 50.0%
2. Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers -- 10.7%
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City -- 10.7%
4. Gerald Green, Phoenix -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, New Orleans; Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City; Jeremy Evans, Utah; DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers; Zach LaVine, Minnesota; Andrew Wiggins, Minnesota
Last year: LeBron James -- 56.7%
Which player is the best pure shooter?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 60.7%
2. Kyle Korver, Atlanta -- 28.6%
Also receiving votes: Ray Allen; Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City; Klay Thompson, Golden State
Last year: Stephen Curry -- 44.8%
Which player is the fastest with the ball?
1. John Wall, Washington -- 40.7%
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City -- 40.7%
3. Derrick Rose, Chicago -- 11.1%
Also receiving votes: Ty Lawson, Denver; Rajon Rondo, Boston
Last year: Russell Westbrook -- 26.7%
Which player is best at moving without the ball?
1. Kyle Korver, Atlanta -- 53.6%
2. J.J. Redick, L.A. Clippers -- 10.7%
3. Stephen Curry, Golden State -- 7.1%
Shawn Marion, Cleveland -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Bradley Beal, Washington; Manu Ginobili, San Antonio; Gordon Hayward, Utah; Chandler Parsons, Dallas; Klay Thompson, Golden State; Dwyane Wade, Miami
Last year: Ray Allen -- 36.7%
Which player is the best at getting his own shot?
1. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 42.9%
2. Carmelo Anthony, New York -- 25.0%
3. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 10.7%
4. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Jamal Crawford, L.A. Clippers; Stephen Curry, Golden State; James Harden, Houston; Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City
Last year: Kevin Durant -- 33.3%
Which player is the best offensive rebounder?
1. Andre Drummond, Detroit -- 42.9%
2. Kevin Love, Cleveland -- 21.4%
3. Reggie Evans, Sacramento -- 7.1%
Kenneth Faried, Denver -- 7.1%
DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers -- 7.1%
Zach Randolph, Memphis -- 7.1%
Also receiving votes: Dwight Howard, Houston; Joakim Noah, Chicago
Last year: Kevin Love -- 41.4%
Which player is the best passer?
1. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 64.3%
2. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 10.7%
Rajon Rondo, Boston -- 10.7%
Ricky Rubio, Minnesota -- 10.7%
5. Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers -- 3.6%
Last year: Chris Paul -- 46.7%
Which player is the most dangerous in the open floor?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 74.1%
Also receiving votes: Jamal Crawford, L.A. Clippers; Stephen Curry, Golden State; James Harden, Houston; Tony Parker, San Antonio; Derrick Rose, Chicago; John Wall, Washington; Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City
Last year: LeBron James -- 73.3%
Which player is the best finisher at the rim?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 67.9%
2. Blake Griffin, L.A. Clippers -- 10.7%
Also receiving votes: Andre Drummond, Detroit; Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City; James Harden, Houston; Dwight Howard, Houston; Tony Parker, San Antonio; Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City
Last year: LeBron James -- 70.0%
Who is the toughest player in the NBA?
1. Tony Allen, Memphis -- 25.9%
2. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers -- 11.1%
David West, Indiana -- 11.1%
4. Reggie Evans, Sacramento -- 7.4%
Kenneth Faried, Denver -- 7.4%
Also receiving votes: Andrew Bogut, Golden State; Caron Butler, Detroit; Tim Duncan, San Antonio; Kevin Garnett, Brooklyn; Manu Ginobili, San Antonio; Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City; LeBron James, Cleveland; Joakim Noah, Chicago; Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers; Nikola Pekovic, Minnesota
Last year: Kobe Bryant -- 31.0%
Which player is the best leader?
1. Tim Duncan, San Antonio -- 35.7%
2. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 28.6%
3. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 14.3%
4. Kevin Garnett, Brooklyn -- 10.7%
Also receiving votes: Stephen Curry, Golden State; Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City; Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers
Last year: Tim Duncan -- 30.0%
Who is the league's best role player?
1. Boris Diaw, San Antonio -- 11.1%
Kenneth Faried, Denver -- 11.1%
3. Jimmy Butler, Chicago -- 7.4%
Taj Gibson, Chicago -- 7.4%
Manu Ginobili, San Antonio -- 7.4%
Kyle Korver, Atlanta -- 7.4%
Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio -- 7.4%
Wes Matthews, Portland -- 7.4%
Joakim Noah, Chicago -- 7.4%
Also receiving votes: Tony Allen, Memphis; Nick Collison, Oklahoma City; Danny Green, San Antonio; Draymond Green, Golden State; Dwight Howard, Houston; Andre Iguodala, Golden State; J.J. Redick, L.A. Clippers
Last year: N/A
Which player has the best basketball IQ?
1. Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers -- 28.6%
2. LeBron James, Cleveland -- 21.4%
3. Tim Duncan, San Antonio -- 14.3%
4. Steve Nash, L.A. Lakers -- 10.7%
Also receiving votes: Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers; Stephen Curry, Golden State; Boris Diaw, San Antonio; Kevin Garnett, Brooklyn; Marc Gasol, Memphis; Manu Ginobili, San Antonio; Kevin Love, Cleveland
Last year: Chris Paul -- 33.3%
Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
1. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City -- 76.9%
2. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers -- 7.7%
LeBron James, Cleveland -- 7.7%
Also receiving votes: Carmelo Anthony, New York; Stephen Curry, Golden State
Last year: Kevin Durant -- 39.3%
