The NBA General Managersurvey for the league's 2026-27 regular season has been released, and in it, the Boston Celtics players and coaching staff make several appearances. And given the Celtics organization consistently being in the mix for home court advantage in the postseason almost every year for well over a decade, that ought not to come as a major surprise.
But this annual exercise of conducted by the league (and, truth be told, not always or even often actually filled out by the titular general manager) has a unique perspective worth taking stock of, given there is usually at least some institutional wisdom shaping the replies therein – even if it may have been an assistant general manager or even video coordinator filling in the replies.
So, without further ado, let's take a closer look at where the Celtics made an appearance in this year's NBA GM survey.
Who will win the 2026-27 Kia MVP?
1. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 77 percent2. Nikola Jokić, Denver – 10 percent3. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 7 percent» Also receiving votes: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; Jayson Tatum, Boston» Last year: Nikola Jokić – 67 percent
Which player is most likely to have a breakout season in 2026-27?
1. Dylan Harper, San Antonio – 27 percentT-2. Cooper Flagg, Dallas – 7 percentT-2. Collin Murray-Boyles, Toronto – 7 percentT-2. Amen Thompson, Houston – 7 percentT-2. Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City – 7 percent» Also receiving votes: Scottie Barnes, Toronto; Matas Buzelis, Chicago; Stephon Castle, San Antonio; Cedric Coward, Memphis; Tyler Herro, Milwaukee; Walker Kessler, L.A. Lakers; Kon Knueppel, Charlotte; Jonathan Kuminga, Minnesota; Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia; Brandon Miller, Charlotte; Ajay Mitchell, Oklahoma City; Ja Morant, Portland; Payton Pritchard, Boston; Alex Sarr, Washington» Last year: Amen Thompson – 30 percent
Who is the best small forward in the NBA?
1. Luka Dončić, L.A. Lakers – 37 percent2. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 33 percent3. Kawhi Leonard, Toronto – 17 percent» Also receiving votes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami; Scottie Barnes, Toronto; Jaylen Brown, Philadelphia; Kevin Durant, Houston» Last year: Luka Dončić – 40 percent
Who is the best power forward in the NBA?
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Miami – 70 percent2. Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 23 percent» Also receiving votes: Anthony Davis, Washington; Jayson Tatum, Boston» Last year: Giannis Antetokounmpo – 93 percent
Which team made the best overall moves this offseason?
1. Philadelphia 76ers – 73 percent2. Miami Heat – 10 percent3. Charlotte Hornets – 7 percent» Also receiving votes: Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Toronto Raptors» Last year: Atlanta Hawks – 53 percent
Which rookie was the biggest steal at where he was selected in the draft?
1. Brayden Burries (10), Milwaukee – 30 percentT-2. Allen Graves (19), Toronto – 10 percentT-2. Labaron Philon (22), Philadelphia – 10 percentT-2. Meleek Thomas (34), Cleveland – 10 percentT-5. Cameron Boozer (3), Memphis – 7 percentT-5. Cameron Carr (24), L.A. Lakers – 7 percentT-5. Chris Cenac (27), Boston – 7 percentT-5. Yaxel Lendeborg (11), Golden State – 7 percentT-5. Caleb Wilson (4), Chicago – 7 percent» Also receiving votes: Nate Ament (13), Milwaukee; Mikel Brown Jr. (6), Brooklyn» Last year: Kasparas Jakučionis – 17 percent
Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA?
1. Amen Thompson, Houston – 30 percentT-2. Alex Caruso, Oklahoma City – 17 percentT-2. Ausar Thompson, Detroit – 17 percent4. Dyson Daniels, Atlanta – 10 percentT-5. Stephon Castle, San Antonio – 7 percentT-5. Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota – 7 percent» Also receiving votes: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Atlanta; OG Anunoby, New York; Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City; Derrick White, Boston» Last year: Dyson Daniels – 31 percent
Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?
T-1. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 23 percentT-1. Joe Mazzulla, Boston – 23 percentT-1. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 23 percent4. Mike Brown, New York – 10 percent5. J.B. Bickerstaff, Detroit – 7 percent» Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Indiana; Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City; Mitch Johnson, San Antonio; Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers» Last year: Erik Spoelstra – 28 percent
Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
1. Rick Carlisle, Indiana – 30 percent2. Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 23 percent3. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 20 percent4. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City – 10 percent5. Joe Mazzulla, Boston – 7 percent» Also receiving votes: Mike Brown, New York; Chris Finch, Minnesota; Nick Nurse, Philadelphia» Last year: Tyronn Lue – 40 percent
Which head coach runs the best offense?
1. Rick Carlisle, Indiana – 47 percentT-2. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City – 10 percentT-2. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 10 percent4. Kenny Atkinson, Cleveland – 7 percent» Also receiving votes: David Adelman, Denver; Mike Brown, New York; Will Hardy, Utah; Joe Mazzulla, Boston; Jordan Ott, Phoenix; JJ Redick, L.A. Lakers; Quin Snyder, Atlanta; Erik Spoelstra, Miami» Last year: Rick Carlisle – 53 percent
Which head coach has the best defensive schemes?
1. Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City – 67 percentT-2. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 10 percentT-2. Ime Udoka, Houston – 10 percent» Also receiving votes: J.B. Bickerstaff, Detroit; Mitch Johnson, San Antonio; Joe Mazzulla, Boston; Jordan Ott, Phoenix» Last year: Mark Daigneault – 37 percent
Who is the best assistant coach in the NBA?
1. Jeff Van Gundy, LA Clippers – 17 percent2. Billy Donovan, San Antonio – 13 percentT-3. Royal Ivey, Houston – 10 percentT-3. Chris Quinn, Miami – 10 percentT-5. Dave Bliss, Oklahoma City – 7 percentT-5. Sam Cassell, Boston – 7 percentT-5. Frank Vogel, Golden State – 7 percent» Also receiving votes: Johnnie Bryant, Cleveland; Darren Erman, New York; Trevor Hendry, Cleveland; Juwan Howard, Brooklyn; Chris Jent, New York; Scott King, San Antonio; Josh Longstaff, Charlotte; Lloyd Pierce, Indiana; Corliss Williamson, San Antonio» Last year: Micah Nori – 25 percent
Which active player will make the best head coach someday?
1. Mike Conley, Boston – 50 percent2. T.J. McConnell, Indiana – 13 percent3. Jalen Brunson, New York – 10 percent4. Draymond Green, Golden State – 7 percent» Also receiving votes: Jrue Holiday, Portland; Tyus Jones, Denver; CJ McCollum, Atlanta; Andrew Nembhard, Indiana; Fred VanVleet, Houston; Derrick White, Boston» Last year: Chris Paul – 27 percent
Which team is the most fun to watch?
T-1. Minnesota Timberwolves – 30 percentT-1. San Antonio Spurs – 30 percentT-3. Denver Nuggets – 10 percentT-3. Philadelphia 76ers – 10 percent» Also receiving votes: Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder» Last year: Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder – 27 percent
Which team will have the league’s most efficient offense this season?
1. Oklahoma City Thunder – 27 percent2. Denver Nuggets – 20 percent3. New York Knicks – 17 percent4. Boston Celtics – 13 percent5. Philadelphia 76ers – 10 percent6. Los Angeles Lakers – 7 percent» Also receiving votes: Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves» Last year: Cleveland Cavaliers – 40 percent
Which player is the best leader?
1. Jalen Brunson, New York – 53 percent2. Stephen Curry, Golden State – 20 percent3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 7 percent» Also receiving votes: Cade Cunningham, Detroit; LeBron James, Philadelphia; Nikola Jokić, Denver; Damian Lillard, Portland; Jayson Tatum, Boston; Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio» Last year: Stephen Curry – 43 percent
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Where can we find the Boston Celtics in the 2026-27 NBA GM Survey?
