GM's asked "If starting an NBA team today, which player would be your 1st pick?"

[hsxvvd]

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Anonymous... survey but it's pretty obvious who RC picked.

[Obstructed_View]

:lol RC.

General managers should see these surveys coming and say, "Gee, my superstar is going to read this and realize that I didn't pick him."

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

5 more years Timmy!!

[Raven]

cuban probably picked timmy

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cuban probably picked timmy

Cuban isn't a GM, or Tyson Chandler would be on the list.

[Obstructed_View]

Cuban isn't a GM, or Tyson Chandler would be on the list.

Sorry for quoting myself, but I just realized that the Mavs don't have a GM, do they? I guess Cuban fills out the surveys.

[Silver&Black]

You know RC was one of the three who didn't vote....

[KaiRMD1]

Then again, this is starting an NBA team TODAY. The fact that an ol' sport like Tim Duncan, who is at the end of his career, gets a pick as a guy you would pick first to start your team is pretty fucking impressive

[Texas_Ranger]

someone would start a team with a 38 year old. Thats pretty good to know.

[Chinook]

I don't think Duncan's a horrible pick at all. I can't think of a player who'd have a bigger impact on an organization than Duncan. If he can impart the Spurs way on the rest of the team, then you've got a good group for a long time.

I think that if you were to have GMs do a full expansion draft, it'd be very possible to put a title team together while using a first-rounder on Duncan.

[Russ]

The lesson -- there are three smart GMs in the entire NBA.

[Aztecfan03]

The lesson -- there are three smart GMs in the entire NBA.

Are you saying those who picked Davis? Or the 3 who didn't vote so that their stars wouldn't get mad? If the latter you can add the 4 who voted for their own player.

[thispego]

why not list the other 3 votes?

[thiste]

someone would start a team with a 38 year old. Thats pretty good to know.

Not "a" 38 years old. Tim Duncan.






The lesson -- there are three smart GMs in the entire NBA.

And one troll :)

[Uriel]

The lesson -- there are three smart GMs in the entire NBA.
RC would've been the 4th if he didn't have his obvious Duncan bias. :lol

[Richie]

I don't think Duncan's a horrible pick at all. I can't think of a player who'd have a bigger impact on an organization than Duncan. If he can impart the Spurs way on the rest of the team, then you've got a good group for a long time.

I think that if you were to have GMs do a full expansion draft, it'd be very possible to put a title team together while using a first-rounder on Duncan.

Of course he's a horrible pick, dude is 38 years old. He'll be retired in one, two years tops. That's not long enough to build a culture. When you could take a 29 year old Lebron or 21 year old Davis, nobody in their right mind is taking Duncan.

I understand the Lebron pick, he's the best in the league at the moment, but I've gotta go with Davis because of his age and upside.

[Chinook]

Of course he's a horrible pick, dude is 38 years old. He'll be retired in one, two years tops. That's not long enough to build a culture. When you could take a 29 year old Lebron or 21 year old Davis, nobody in their right mind is taking Duncan.

I understand the Lebron pick, he's the best in the league at the moment, but I've gotta go with Davis because of his age and upside.

I'd go with Davis as well. But I do think it makes sense to pick the best leader in the league, even if only for a year. As I said, it shouldn't be all that hard to assemble a championship team around a Duncan pick, especially since most of his Spurs teammates would still be on the board in later rounds.

[TheyCallMePro]

These GM's are all crazy. Lebron is 29 and aging FAST. He'd score 17 in the first quarter and disappear for the next 3 vs the Spurs in the Finals. At this point, he's just all hype and no game.

I'd take Giannis Antetokounmpo. A 7 footer with guard skills and an enormous wingspan. Oh, and he's 19, meaning he'll be a superstar in the league for the next 15 years and have time to get even better. Right now he's just a sick presence on D with his long arms/giant hands and a complete mismatch on offense because of his size and ball handling skills. Lebron is a gifted specimen, but he's got nothing on this kid, and he's also 10 years older.

[baseline bum]

Davis' injuries scare me, but how do you not take a guy who is 21 and already the best bigman in the league? Knew this guy was going to be so much better in the NBA than at Kentucky.

[hsxvvd]

Maybe Hinkie picked Duncan and he's planning to tank. :stirpot:

[Richie]

I'd go with Davis as well. But I do think it makes sense to pick the best leader in the league, even if only for a year. As I said, it shouldn't be all that hard to assemble a championship team around a Duncan pick, especially since most of his Spurs teammates would still be on the board in later rounds.

If I'm going for a veteran/culture pick, I'd consider taking 4 years of Dirk over 2 years of Duncan.

More interestingly, if coaches were available where would Pop get picked? Top 10? First round?

[SupremeGuy]

It's cool that RC picked Tim, but it would be a stupid decision, tbh. 10 years ago, Tim wins hands down. Now? C'mon, you gotta go Lebron, Durant, or Davis. Strictly because of age.

If it's just for one year? Ok, then Timmy would probably get more votes. But for the future? You can't draft someone that's going to retire in a year or two. :lol

[SpurPadre]

RC would've picked Bonner, tbh.

[Obstructed_View]

It's cool that RC picked Tim, but it would be a stupid decision, tbh. 10 years ago, Tim wins hands down. Now? C'mon, you gotta go Lebron, Durant, or Davis. Strictly because of age.

If it's just for one year? Ok, then Timmy would probably get more votes. But for the future? You can't draft someone that's going to retire in a year or two. :lol

If I'm filling out a fucking retarded survey, I'm giving a nod to my hall-of-famer. ESPN may not appreciate him, but I certainly do if I'm a member of the organization.

[rmt]

Isn't there some rule that the GMs/coaches aren't allowed to pick players from their own team?

[Venti Quattro]

I'd absolutely go with Durant. He's in his prime of his career at 26 years old. The guy can do anything you want except tell Westbrook to shop shooting the ball.

[Obstructed_View]

The guy can do anything you want except tell Westbrook to shop shooting the ball.

In his defense, nobody else has had any luck, either.

[Chinook]

I'd take Giannis Antetokounmpo. A 7 footer with guard skills and an enormous wingspan. Oh, and he's 19, meaning he'll be a superstar in the league for the next 15 years and have time to get even better. Right now he's just a sick presence on D with his long arms/giant hands and a complete mismatch on offense because of his size and ball handling skills. Lebron is a gifted specimen, but he's got nothing on this kid, and he's also 10 years older.

:lol Antetokounmpo sucks. It's hilarious seeing Bucks fans trying to polish that turd constantly.

[thiste]

Don't forget that with Duncan you get a guaranteed 50+ season wins and a deep playoff run. Can Davis say the same? Nope.

[SupremeGuy]

If I'm filling out a fucking retarded survey, I'm giving a nod to my hall-of-famer. ESPN may not appreciate him, but I certainly do if I'm a member of the organization.Down with ESPN!

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[SupremeGuy]

Don't forget that with Duncan you get a guaranteed 50+ season wins and a deep playoff run. Can Davis say the same? Nope.Fuck. He's young Duncan. Not as great, but really close.

If they offered Davis for Duncan straight up? You don't think the Spurs would do it?

[cjw]

Maybe Hinkie picked Duncan and he's planning to tank. :stirpot:
You beat me to it!

[DrSteffo]

I would pick Durant because he has found a way to exploit the soft NBA rules/star treatment. Just jump into the defender and then shoot FTs. Hard to beat that tbh.

[Richie]

Fuck. He's young Duncan. Not as great, but really close.

If they offered Davis for Duncan straight up? You don't think the Spurs would do it?

Even if we ignore Duncans no trade clause, I don't think this would be an obvious yes. In basketball terms it's a no brainer of course, but loyalty is everything to Pop and I'm not sure he could ever trade Timmy. Holt would have to step in and make the deal himself.

[Cry Havoc]

These GM's are all crazy. Lebron is 29 and aging FAST. He'd score 17 in the first quarter and disappear for the next 3 vs the Spurs in the Finals. At this point, he's just all hype and no game.

I'd take Giannis Antetokounmpo. A 7 footer with guard skills and an enormous wingspan. Oh, and he's 19, meaning he'll be a superstar in the league for the next 15 years and have time to get even better. Right now he's just a sick presence on D with his long arms/giant hands and a complete mismatch on offense because of his size and ball handling skills. Lebron is a gifted specimen, but he's got nothing on this kid, and he's also 10 years older.

:lmao :lmao :lmao

This has to be a joke, right? You'd take a totally unproven player over Davis, Durant, and LeBron. :lmao

[dougp]

Sorry for quoting myself, but I just realized that the Mavs don't have a GM, do they? I guess Cuban fills out the surveys.

Donnie Nelson is still the Mav's GM.

[Cry Havoc]

The correct answer to this question is Davis. How often do healthy dominant TRUE bigmen come along? His game is already looking polished and well-rounded, and he's a defensive monster. Going to lead the league in blocks this year most likely.

[Maddog]

someone would start a team with a 38 year old. Thats pretty good to know.
Definitely need to find out who they are see what assets they have and send Ayres and DAye.

[100%duncan]

I would take Lebron and win atleast 2 championships in the next 5 years.

Picking Timmy over Lebron/KD/AD at his age is just stupid tbh, in the Spurs point of view of course it's hard to say because TD is and has always been the cornerstone but starting a franchise anew I don't know how you come up with Duncan over those three.

[elemento]

I wouldn't pick Lebron tbh

Davis or Durant would be my choice we're talking about a player from now on. But if we're talking about a player considering his career/prime, I would take Duncan quite comfortably.

[Cry Havoc]

I wouldn't pick Lebron tbh

Davis or Durant would be my choice we're talking about a player from now on. But if we're talking about a player considering his career/prime, I would take Duncan quite comfortably.

I like the case Bill Simmons made for the two best career players in NBA history. He said if you were starting a fantasy draft tomorrow of all players at the beginning of their career and you wanted to make the biggest, longest impact on your team, you would take Kareem at #1 and Duncan at #2. That's pretty fucking insane praise from a Celtic homer like Simmons.

[lefty]

I'd absolutely go with Durant. He's in his prime of his career at 26 years old. The guy can do anything you want except tell Westbrook to shop shooting the ball.
I wouldnt build my team around a faggotty beta who cant palm the balm

[look_at_g_shred]

lol at anyone who wouldnt pick Duncan. Lebron is just gonna leave your team. Durant is a second banana at best. Davis I can understand tho.

[100%duncan]

lol at anyone who wouldnt pick Duncan. Lebron is just gonna leave your team. Durant is a second banana at best. Davis I can understand tho.

lol at not reading the actual survey question

key word today bruh

[look_at_g_shred]

lol at not reading the actual survey question

key word today bruh
Still holds true. No one better than TD to control your locker room much less teach professionalism and a winning culture to your organization. A no nonsense player who won't complain, or be in the media making your team look bad. All he does is win....and oh yeah not to mention 5

[100%duncan]

Still holds true. No one better than TD to control your locker room much less teach professionalism and a winning culture to your organization. A no nonsense player who won't complain, or be in the media making your team look bad. All he does is win....and oh yeah not to mention 5

Ok :lol

[SpursFan86]

I'm sorry but how the hell can you justify picking a 38 year-old who will likely be out of the league in 2 years max? You can't seriously think you'd get more utility out of 2 years of way-past-his-prime Duncan than you would out of a 26 year-old Durant or someone younger.

If we're assuming everyone is the same age, then of course I'd take Duncan. But at 38 years old? No way in hell. Duncan's leadership is valuable, but c'mon now.

edit: talking from an objective standpoint btw...so "keeping your franchise player happy" isn't relevant

[Obstructed_View]

Donnie Nelson is still the Mav's GM.

Is he? He's the President, but their GM quit the night before the season started a couple of years ago, and they didn't replace him. It's probably splitting hairs, as Donnie obviously has that responsibility, even if he doesn't carry the title. I'm sure he filled out the survey if Cuban didn't snake it from his inbox.

[thiste]

Fuck. He's young Duncan. Not as great, but really close.

If they offered Davis for Duncan straight up? You don't think the Spurs would do it?

I'm positive they would never do it. That would be a slap in the face of everything the Spurs stand for. Trading the guy who made the franchise at the twilight of his career? Not on my Spurs!

[DJR210]

:lmao did RC not see keyword "today"?

[313]

Has Davis played a full season yet?

[r0drig0lac]

bs, any GM would be taking lebron james before any player today

[KL2]

Duncan easily. People always forget that along with a player comes their attitude, some players give up and jump ship, others choke in high pressure situations. Duncan is a proven winner that has stayed with his franchise, been an defensive/offensive anchor his entire career, consistent, 0 drama type super star which is rare.

Anybody that chooses KD is an idiot, it's obvious he's a product of their system, the guy doesn't have to play defense with WB and Ibaka (their true defensive MVP).

[exstatic]

bs, any GM would be taking lebron james before any player today

If you're talking "build" a franchise? Not necessarily. LeBron is 29, with 11 years in the NBA and hella ton of miles the last four years. Davis is 21. I'd go AD at this point. LeBron gives you a 3 maybe 4 year window before his athleticism goes into the toilet, HGH or no HGH.

[Venti Quattro]

I wouldnt build my team around a faggotty beta who cant palm the balm

That's why you remove Westbrook from the equation so he can be alpha. Durant has unlimited range and a long wingspan to defend from 1-5. Fuck I'm not going to pass that up. LeBron has too, I know, but he's turning 30 in December.

[SpursFan86]

Duncan easily. People always forget that along with a player comes their attitude, some players give up and jump ship, others choke in high pressure situations. Duncan is a proven winner that has stayed with his franchise, been an defensive/offensive anchor his entire career, consistent, 0 drama type super star which is rare.

Anybody that chooses KD is an idiot, it's obvious he's a product of their system, the guy doesn't have to play defense with WB and Ibaka (their true defensive MVP).

Duncan is 38 years old lol. He'd be jumping ship in 1-2 years to go retire and spend time with his kids.

[Malik Hairston]

Damn, I was hyping Anthony Davis early last year, but he's becoming pretty overrated, tbh..

Great, great player on the court, despite playing for one of the worst coaches in the league and with on-court cancers(Evans, Gordon), but he can't stay on the court..

He hasn't even played 68 games in a season yet, nor has he played over 35 MPG..durability is a huge factor in being a superstar player, especially early in your career when you're playing with mediocre supporting casts that need you to carry them to the playoffs..

[ohmwrecker]

Also, uni-brow.

[exstatic]

Damn, I was hyping Anthony Davis early last year, but he's becoming pretty overrated, tbh..

Great, great player on the court, despite playing for one of the worst coaches in the league and with on-court cancers(Evans, Gordon), but he can't stay on the court..

He hasn't even played 68 games in a season yet, nor has he played over 35 MPG..durability is a huge factor in being a superstar player, especially early in your career when you're playing with mediocre supporting casts that need you to carry them to the playoffs..

Sorry, A LEGIT 20/10 at age 20 can never be considered overrated. His PER of 26.5 was higher than ALL BUT ONE season of Kobe Bryant's career.

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Meh, Kobe and Efficiency haven't been acquainted in a long long time.

[exstatic]

Meh, Kobe and Efficiency haven't been acquainted in a long long time.

I'm not talking recent. I'm talking one season, EVER, that Kobe had a PER higher than 26.5.

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I'm not talking recent. I'm talking one season, EVER, that Kobe had a PER higher than 26.5.

I'm on board with your point, but Jordan never had a season under 25 until he went to the Wizards. My point was just that Kobe isn't efficient for the numbers he puts up. Davis is a monster. I'm unsure how people are questioning his durability when he broke his finger, which is a freak injury, and got shut down later so they could tank.

[TheCerebral1]

I love Tim Duncan, but it has to be between Kevin Durant or Anthony Davis. Sorry Lebron.

[Das Texan]

Might want to do a recount of this poll now with Durant's killer injury.