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2021-22 NBA GM Survey: No MVP Votes For LeBron James, Nets As Title Favorites

NBA general managers recently voted on a number of topics ahead of the 2021-22.

Kevin Durant and Luka Doncic topped the results for the MVP poll. Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James surprisingly didn’t received a single vote from the GM’s.

2021-22 MVP

1. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 37%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 33%
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 13%
4. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 7%
James Harden, Brooklyn – 7%
6. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 3%

Stephen Curry was named the best point guard in the league, Brooklyn Nets James Harden and Kevin Durant as the best shooting guard and the best small forward, respectively, 2021 NBA Finals’ MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo as the top power forward and 2021 MVP Nikola Jokic as the best center in the league.

Best Point Guard

1. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 57%
2. Damian Lillard, Portland – 17%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 13%
4. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 7%
Chris Paul, Phoenix – 7%

Best Shooting Guard

1. James Harden, Brooklyn – 63%
2. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 17%
3. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 10%

Best Small Forward

1. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 67%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 17%
3. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers – 7%

Best Power Forward

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 63%
2. LeBron James, L.A. Lakers – 27%
3. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn – 10%

Best Center

1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 63%
2. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 23%
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 7%
Anthony Davis, L.A. Lakers – 7%

72% of the NBA GM’s believe that the Brooklyn Nets will take home the Larry O’Brien trophy this upcoming 2021-22 NBA season.

2022 NBA Champions

1. Brooklyn Nets — 72%
2. Los Angeles Lakers – 17%
3. Milwaukee Bucks – 10%

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