GM Survey - Brad Stevens Top 4 Coach in Todays NBA

[ManchesterCelticsFan]

E. COACHES

Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 46%
2. Nick Nurse, Toronto – 18%
Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 18%
4. Brad Stevens, Boston – 11%
> Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Dallas; Steve Kerr, Golden State
> Last year: Gregg Popovich – 55%

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[rocknrollforyoursoul]

TP for sharing.

No way I'd put Nurse equal to, or better than, Pop, but otherwise I agree with these.

[Vermont Green]

Two other interesting ones in my mind.  Actually surprised we are not a little higher in the young core poll.  I am not sure how the percentages work out but by my count, there are 30 GMs who would have taken the poll.  11% is 3.3 GMs.  So really, maybe 27 GMs responded, 11 Pelicans, 6 Grizzlies, 3 Celtics, 3 Atlanta, and 1 Dallas.  There must have been a couple of other receiving votes.  Still I guess, 3 GMs picked the Celtics as having the best young core.  I guess that isn't bad.

Which team has the most promising young core?
1. New Orleans Pelicans – 41%
2. Memphis Grizzlies – 22%
3. Atlanta Hawks – 11%
Boston Celtics – 11%
Denver Nuggets – 11%
6. Dallas Mavericks – 4%
> Last year: New Orleans – 28%

Who is the toughest player in the NBA?
1. Steven Adams, New Orleans – 32%
2. P.J. Tucker, Houston – 25%
3. Jimmy Butler, Miami – 14%
Marcus Smart, Boston – 14%
> Also receiving votes: Draymond Green, Golden State; Montrezl Harrell, L.A. Lakers; LeBron James, L.A. Lakers; Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
> Last year: Steven Adams – 32%

[slamtheking]

TP for sharing.

No way I'd put Nurse equal to, or better than, Pop, but otherwise I agree with these.

wouldn't agree that Spoelstra's the best.  still Pop until he retires barring a complete meltdown.

[slamtheking]

Two other interesting ones in my mind.  Actually surprised we are not a little higher in the young core poll.  I am not sure how the percentages work out but by my count, there are 30 GMs who would have taken the poll.  11% is 3.3 GMs.  So really, maybe 27 GMs responded, 11 Pelicans, 6 Grizzlies, 3 Celtics, 3 Atlanta, and 1 Dallas.  There must have been a couple of other receiving votes.  Still I guess, 3 GMs picked the Celtics as having the best young core.  I guess that isn't bad.

Which team has the most promising young core?
1. New Orleans Pelicans – 41%
2. Memphis Grizzlies – 22%
3. Atlanta Hawks – 11%
Boston Celtics – 11%
Denver Nuggets – 11%
6. Dallas Mavericks – 4%
> Last year: New Orleans – 28%

I can see why C's are down a bit with the lower-than-expected picks that became Romeo and Nesbitt.  Not sure I'd put NO at the top or Memphis second but they'd be in the mix.  I could see a case for Dallas just based on Luka alone

[greg683x]

Nurse is a good coach, but man is he annoying.  ive never been so irritated watching a coach whine and complain like he did in last years playoffs

[ChillyWilly]

Nurse is a good coach, but man is he annoying.  ive never been so irritated watching a coach whine and complain like he did in last years playoffs

He definitely acts like an AAU Dad/Coach.

[gouki88]

Pop is like Belichek - he’s the best coach in the league basically until he retires.

I don’t think Nurse is that good. Inherited a bloody strong foundation from Casey & then Masai added Kawhi and Danny Green. He’s still a solid coach, but not =2.

Spo is definitely top 3. Did great work with the Heat, as we saw firsthand