The NBA's official website today released an annual general manager poll, with Heat coach Eric Spollstra being voted the best coach by a large margin, while Taryn Lu's ability to make on-the-spot adjustments received the most recognition.
Who is the best manager in the NBA?
1. Eric Spoolstra, Heat – 55%
2. Monty Williams, Sun – 17%
3. Quinn Snyder, Jazz – 14%
4. Greg Popovich, Spurs – 10%
5. Mike Budenholzer, Bucks – 3%
> Last season: Spollstra – 46%
Which NBA head coach is best at managing and motivating?
1. Williams, Sun – 50%
2. Steve Kerr, Warriors – 10%
Tyrone-Lou, Clippers – 10%
Popovich, Spurs – 10%
Spoorstra, Heat – 10%
> Others who received votes were Nate McMillan, the Hawks; Steve Nash, the Nets; And Doug Rivers, the 76ers
> Last season: Spollstra – 32%
Which NBA head coach is best at making on-the-spot adjustments?
1. Lou, Clippers – 37%
2. Rick Carlisle, Pacers – 27%
3. Spollstra, Heat – 10%
4. Nick Nas, Raptors – 7%
Snyder, Jazz – 7%
> Others who received votes were: Budenholzer, Bucks; Rivers, 76ers; Tom Thibodeau, Knicks; Frank Vogel, Lakers
> Last season: Spollstra – 26%
Which NBA head coach is best at coaching offense?
1. Sir Snyder – 27%
2. Kerr, Warriors – 23%
3. Budenholzer, Bucks – 17%
4. Steve Nash, Nets – 10%
5. Spollstra, Heat – 7%
Williams, Sun – 7%
> Others who received votes were Carlisle, Pacers; Chris Finch, Timberwolves; Michael Malone, Nuggets
Which NBA head coach is best at coaching defense?
1. Thibodeau, Knicks – 37%
2. Budenholzer, Bucks – 17%
3. Snyder, Jazz – 13%
4. Vogel, Lakers – 10%
5. Nas - Raptors – 7%
Spolstra, Heat – 7%
> Others who received votes were: Lou, Clippers; Rivers, 76ers; Williams, Suns
Which new manager will have the biggest impact on his new team?
1. Carlisle, Pacers – 64%
2. Amy Uduka, Celtic – 14%
3. Jason Kidd, The Lone Ranger – 11%
> Others who received votes were: Chansi Billups, Blazers; Jamal Mosley, Magic; Wess Unseld Jr., Wizards
> Last season: Nash – 28%
Who is the best teaching assistant in the NBA?
1. Kenny Atkinson, Warriors – 17%
Darwin Ham, Bucks – 17%
3. Scott Brooks, Trail Blazers – 10%
David Van der Pur, Nets – 10%
5. Nate Tibbetts, Magic – 7%
> Last season: Mike d'Antoni – 18%
Which active player can one day become the best manager?
1. Chris Paul – 34%
2. Rajon-Rondo – 14%
3. TJ-McConnell – 10%
4. Mike Conley – 7%
Uduness-Haslem – 7%
Jarrett Temple – 7%
> Others who received the votes were Harrison Barnes, Malcolm Brogden, Draymond Green, Joe Ingles, LeBron James, and Patty Mills
> Last season: Paul – 36%