2024-25 NBA GM survey gives Celtics fans plenty to digest

2024-25 NBA GM survey gives Celtics fans plenty to digest originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The Boston Celtics are returning every key player from one of the most dominant NBA championship teams in recent memory. But due to various circumstances, they’ve received a fair amount of disrespect since raising Banner 18 in June.

From Jaylen Brown’s Olympic snub to Jayson Tatum lack of minutes in Paris to ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins claiming that “no one is afraid” of the reigning NBA champs, the Celtics have plenty of doubters entering the 2024-25 season. But does that doubt translate to front offices around the league?

NBA.com’s John Schuhmann has released the results of his annual NBA GM survey, in which he polls general managers from all 30 teams on a variety of questions related to the best teams, players, offseason moves and more. (GMs weren’t allowed to vote for their own team or players.)

As you might expect, the Celtics were well-represented in the survey. Here’s a roundup of notable Celtics mentions in the survey, followed by a few of our takeaways:

Which team will win the 2025 NBA Finals?

1. Boston Celtics – 83 percent of votes
2. Oklahoma City Thunder – 13 percent
3. Dallas Mavericks – 3 percent

Who will win 2025 NBA MVP?

1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 40 percent
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 30 percent
T-3. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 7 percent
T-3. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 7 percent
T-3. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 7 percent

Also receiving votes: Jaylen Brown, Boston

Who is the best small forward in the NBA?

1. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 47 percent
T-2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 17 percent
T-2. Kevin Durant, Phoenix – 17 percent
T-2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 17 percent
5. Jaylen Brown, Boston – 3 percent

Who is the best defensive player in the NBA?

1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 40 percent
T-2. Bam Adebayo, Miami – 10 percent
T-2. Rudy Gobert, Minnesota – 10 percent
T-2. Jrue Holiday, Boston – 10 percent
T-5. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 7 percent
T-5. Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 7 percent
T-5. Herb Jones, New Orleans – 7 percent

Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?

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Publish date : 2024-10-08 19:44:08

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