NBA GM Survey, Nikola Mirotic is the best international player NOT in NBA
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The Olimpia Milano forward spent five years in the NBA, with career averages of 12.3 points and 5.9 rebounds, and a high of 15.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game in 2017/18.
The NBA has released the 22nd GM Survey, with the 30 decision makers answering 50 questions about the upcoming season.
Let’s take a look at some of the most interesting responses from a European perspective.
Impossible not to start with the question on the best ‘international’ player outside the NBA, with Nikola Mirotic (37% of the votes) ahead of Edy Tavares (27%). French prospect Alex Sarr, Dzanan Musa and Willy Hernangomez follow.
The Olimpia Milano forward spent five years in the NBA, with career averages of 12.3 points and 5.9 rebounds, and a high of 15.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game in 2017/18.
The best ‘international’ currently in the NBA.
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 80%
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 10%
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 7%.
4. Joel Embiid, Philadelphia – 3%
The best player to build a franchise from scratch, with four European athletes leading the way:
1. Nikola Jokic, Denver – 33%
2. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 23%
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 13%
4. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 10%
5. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 7%