NBA GM Survey: 2010-11 edition
Look back at how NBA GMs viewed the league prior to the 2010-11 season.
From NBA.com Staff
Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
1. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers – 35.7%
2. LeBron James, Miami – 28.6%
3. Dwight Howard, Orlando – 17.9%
4. Kevin Durant – 10.7%
Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?
1. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers – 85.7%
2. Dwyane Wade, Miami – 10.7%
3. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City – 3.6%
> Last year: Kobe Bryant – 89.7%
Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?
1. Dwight Howard, Orlando – 77.8%
T-2. Ron Artest, L.A. Lakers – 7.4%
T-2. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers – 7.4%
Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
1. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers – 35.7%
2. Ron Artest, L.A. Lakers – 21.4%
3. Rajon Rondo, Boston – 17.9%
4. Shane Battier, Houston – 7.1%
> Last year: Kobe Bryant – 34.5%
Who is the best on-the-ball defender in the NBA?
1. Rajon Rondo, Boston – 32.1%
2. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers – 17.9%
T-3. Ron Artest, L.A. Lakers – 14.3%
T-3. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City – 14.3%
5. Tony Allen, Memphis – 7.1%
> Last year: Kobe Bryant – 25.0%
Which player is the best at getting his own shot?
1. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers – 70.4%
2. Dwyane Wade, Miami – 11.1%
3. Carmelo Anthony, Denver – 7.4%
> Last year: Kobe Bryant – 69.0%
Who is the toughest player in the NBA?
1. Ron Artest, L.A. Lakers – 37.0%
2. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers – 18.5%
3. Dwight Howard, Orlando – 7.4%
Which player has the best basketball IQ?
1. Steve Nash, Phoenix – 46.3%
2. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers – 22.2%
3. Jason Kidd, Dallas – 14.8%
Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
1. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers – 78.6%
T-2. Carmelo Anthony, Denver – 7.1%
T-2. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City – 7.1%
> Last year: Kobe Bryant – 89.7%
