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The results are in.
On Wednesday morning, NBA.com posted its annual GM survey.
The specifics:
"The GMs responded to 47 different questions about the best teams, players, coaches, fans, 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."
Draymond Green probably isn't too happy with some of the numbers:
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Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?
1. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio – 62%
2. Draymond Green, Golden State – 21%
3. Rudy Gobert, Utah – 10%
Also receiving votes: Jimmy Butler, Minnesota; Hassan Whiteside, Miami
Who is the best interior defender in the NBA?
1. Rudy Gobert, Utah – 66%
2. DeAndre Jordan, L.A. Clippers – 24%
Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, New Orleans; Marc Gasol, Memphis; Draymond Green, Golden State
After finishing runner-up to Kawhi Leonard in 2015 and 2016, Draymond Green was named the Defensive Player of the Year last season.
[REWIND: Players Voice Awards: Draymond not the 'Best Defender']
Draymond's peers did not agree with the media because Kawhi took home "Best Defender" honors in the Players Voice Awards.
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Andre Iguodala -- who was the runner-up for Sixth Man of the Year the last two seasons -- got the most votes for:
What bench player makes the biggest impact when he enters the game?
1. Andre Iguodala, Golden State – 41%
2. Eric Gordon, Houston – 24%
3. Jamal Crawford, Minnesota – 10%
4. Lou Williams, LA Clippers – 7%
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Other results:
Who will win the 2017-18 MVP?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland – 50%
2. Kevin Durant, Golden State –29%
3. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio – 11%
4. James Harden, Houston – 7%
5. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 4%
Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland – 48%
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 21%
3. James Harden, Houston – 14%
4. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City – 7%
Also receiving votes: Kevin Durant, Golden State; Draymond Green, Golden State; Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio
Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 62%
2. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City – 28%
3. Chris Paul, Houston – 7%
4. John Wall, Washington – 3%
Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?
1. James Harden, Houston – 83%
2. Klay Thompson, Golden State – 10%
Also receiving votes: Paul George, Oklahoma City; Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio
Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland – 61%
2. Kevin Durant, Golden State – 32%
3. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio – 7%
Who is the best power forward in the NBA?
1. Anthony Davis, New Orleans – 41%
2. LeBron James, Cleveland – 28%
3. Kevin Durant, Golden State – 17%
4. Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota – 7%
Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Draymond Green, Golden State
Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 82%
2. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 11%
Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Dallas; Erik Spoelstra, Miami
Which head coach runs the best offense?
1. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 59%
2. Mike D'Antoni, Houston – 24%
3. Brad Stevens, Boston – 10%
Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Dallas; Gregg Popovich, San Antonio
Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA?
1. Ron Adams, Golden State – 21%
2. Ettore Messina, San Antonio – 14%
3. Mike Brown, Golden State – 10%
David Vanterpool, Portland – 10%
Which team is the most fun to watch?
1. Golden State – 90%
2. Houston – 7%
3. Denver – 3%
Which team has the best home-court advantage?
1. Golden State – 76%
2. Oklahoma City – 7%
San Antonio – 7%
Also receiving votes: Denver, Toronto, Utah
Which player is the best pure shooter?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 71%
2. Klay Thompson, Golden State – 25%
3. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 4%
Which player is best at moving without the ball?
1. Klay Thompson, Golden State – 61%
2. J.J. Redick, Philadelphia – 14%
3. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 7%
Kyle Korver, Cleveland – 7%
Which player is the best leader?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland – 43%
2. Chris Paul, Houston – 21%
3. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 14%
4. Mike Conley, Memphis – 7%
Also receiving votes: Draymond Green, Golden State; Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio; Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas; Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City
Which player has the best basketball IQ?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland – 64%
2. Chris Paul, Houston –14%
3. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 11%
Which player would you want taking a shot with the game on the line?
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 55%
2. Kevin Durant, Golden State – 34%
3. Kyrie Irving, Boston – 7%
4. LeBron James, Cleveland – 3%
Drew Shiller is the co-host of Warriors Outsiders and a Web Producer at NBC Sports Bay Area. Follow him on Twitter @DrewShiller
