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This podcast delves into the findings of Tim Bontemps's annual NBA offseason survey, which gathers insights from coaches, scouts, and executives. The hosts discuss the teams with the best and worst offseasons, highlighting the Sixers, Knicks, and Thunder as having strong offseasons, while the Nuggets, Bulls, and Clippers are seen as having weaker offseasons. They also analyze the survey's predictions for the best player in the NBA, with Nikola Jokic receiving the most votes, and the best player in five years, with Victor Wembanyama being the top choice. The hosts discuss the NBA MVP predictions, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receiving the most votes, and the championship predictions, with the Celtics being favored. They also touch upon the surprising decision of Cooper Flagg to sign with New Balance, a move that could have significant implications for both the player and the brand. The podcast concludes with a discussion about the best and worst moves of the offseason, highlighting Paul George's trade to the Sixers and Alex Caruso's signing with the Thunder as strong moves, while the DeMar DeRozan trade involving the Bulls, Kings, and Spurs is seen as a questionable move.

Outlines

00:00:00

NBA Offseason Survey: Insights and Predictions

This episode kicks off with an introduction and a discussion about Tim Bontemps's recent NBA offseason survey. Bontemps surveyed coaches, scouts, and executives about the previous season and the upcoming season, gathering insights on various topics, including the best and worst offseason moves, the best player in the NBA, and championship predictions.

00:01:14

Best and Worst Offseason Moves

The hosts delve into the survey's findings on the teams with the best and worst offseasons. The Sixers, Knicks, and Thunder are highlighted as having strong offseasons, while the Nuggets, Bulls, and Clippers are seen as having weaker offseasons.

00:01:55

Best Player in the NBA and Future Prospects

The hosts discuss the survey's findings on the best player in the NBA, with Nikola Jokic receiving the most votes. They also discuss the survey's prediction for the best player in the NBA in five years, with Victor Wembanyama receiving the most votes.

00:26:35

Goran Dragic's Retirement and NBA Camaraderie

The hosts discuss Goran Dragic's retirement game and the strong camaraderie among NBA players, particularly those from Eastern Europe. They also touch upon the possibility of Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic playing together in the future.

00:31:24

NBA MVP and Championship Predictions

The hosts discuss the survey's predictions for the NBA MVP, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receiving the most votes. They also discuss the survey's predictions for the NBA championship, with the Celtics receiving the most votes.

00:48:31

Cooper Flagg's Shoe Deal and Offseason Moves

The hosts discuss Cooper Flagg's decision to sign with New Balance, a surprising move for a top American prospect. They also discuss the survey's findings on the best and worst moves of the offseason, highlighting Paul George's trade to the Sixers and Alex Caruso's signing with the Thunder as strong moves, while the DeMar DeRozan trade involving the Bulls, Kings, and Spurs is seen as a questionable move.

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Q&A

• What were the key takeaways from Tim Bontemps's NBA offseason survey?

  The survey revealed that the Sixers, Knicks, and Thunder had the best offseasons, while the Nuggets, Bulls, and Clippers had the worst. Nikola Jokic was voted as the best player in the NBA, and Victor Wembanyama was predicted to be the best player in five years. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the most votes for NBA MVP, and the Celtics were favored to win the championship.

• What were some of the most surprising results of the survey?

  The survey revealed that Giannis Antetokounmpo received no votes for best player in the NBA, despite his recent championship win. Additionally, the Nuggets received zero votes for winning the championship, despite their strong performance last season. Cooper Flagg's decision to sign with New Balance was also a surprise, as Nike typically signs top American prospects.

• What are some of the key storylines to watch for in the upcoming NBA season?

  The Thunder's potential to contend for a championship, the impact of Victor Wembanyama's arrival in the NBA, and the development of young players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic are all major storylines to watch. The Celtics' ability to repeat as champions and the Nuggets' ability to bounce back from their offseason losses are also key storylines.

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