Lebron James Gets Nod as MVP Favorite by NBA's Top Brass

By Eugene McCormick. Published on 10/30/2007 - 9:57pm


The NBA's General Managers were giving a poll this preseason and by the results you can see how much respect that Cleveland Cavalier superstar Lebron James has throughout the league. 'King James' was top selection as early season favorite to win the MVP award and also was chosen by the most respondents of "who they would select if they were starting a franchise". This is the second consecutive season that James has come in at #1 for those questions. Lebron also won the title as the leagues best small forward by a margin nearly 60% over his friendly rival Carmelo Anthony.

Here is some of the the results from the poll. The entire survey can be found at NBA.com

Who will win the 2007-08 MVP?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland 29.6%
2. Tim Duncan, San Antonio 22.2%
3. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers 18.5%
4. Steve Nash, Phoenix 11.1%
5. Kevin Garnett, Boston 7.4%
Dwyane Wade, Miami 7.4%
7. Yao Ming, Houston 3.7%
Last year's pick: LeBron James

If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland 59.3%
2. Dwight Howard, Orlando 25.9%
3. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers 11.1%
Tim Duncan, San Antonio 11.1%
5. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas 3.7%
Last year's pick: LeBron James

Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments?
1. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers 34.6%
2. Steve Nash, Phoenix 15.4%
3. Tim Duncan, San Antonio 11.5%
LeBron James, Cleveland 11.5%
Shaquille O'Neal, Miami 11.5%
6. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas 7.7%
Others receiving votes: Gilbert Arenas, Washington; Kevin Garnett, Boston
Last year's pick: Shaquille O'Neal

LeBron James

Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
1. LeBron James, Cleveland 74.1%
2. Carmelo Anthony, Denver 14.8%
3. Tracy McGrady, Houston 7.4%
4. Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers 3.7%
Last year's pick: LeBron James

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