Victor Wembanyama, Spurs dominate annual NBA GM survey
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Key Points:
- NBA general managers predict the San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, as the 2027 championship favorite following their strong 62-win season and NBA Finals appearance.
- Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 French center, is projected to win MVP, be named best defensive player, and was the top choice (93%) for signing if starting a franchise today.
- The Spurs received 50% of the title votes, narrowly ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder, while the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers also garnered championship consideration.
- Other Spurs players earned recognition: Dylan Harper as the most likely breakout player, Tobias Harris as the most underrated offseason acquisition, and the Spurs' young core as the league's most promising.
- The 76ers were credited with the best offseason moves for adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, while Miami's acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo was seen as the most impactful trade.
