By Nikola Miloradovic / info@eurohoops.net
Victor Wembanyama emerged as the clear MVP favorite in the 25th annual NBA GM Survey, receiving a record 77% of the vote ahead of Nikola Jokic’s 10%.
The French star’s San Antonio Spurs were also picked to win the championship with 50%, ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder at 43%. Meanwhile, a record 93% chose Wembanyama as the player they would build a franchise around.
Wembanyama topped eight categories, including best defensive player with 97% and best international player with 53%, narrowly ahead of Jokic’s 47%.
Jokic retained the distinction of best center with 63%, while also leading the voting for best passer with 87% and highest basketball IQ with 67%.
Luka Doncic was named the best small forward with 37%, while Giannis Antetokounmpo led power forwards with 70%. Antetokounmpo’s move to Miami was also voted the offseason acquisition expected to make the biggest impact, receiving 53%.
Outside the NBA, Sasha Vezenkov was the clear choice as the best international player with 77%, followed by Jonas Valanciunas at 7%.
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