NBA GMs think highly of Brad Stevens (shocker!)

NBA.com released its annual survey of GMs and (to the surprise of no one) there’s a lot of praise for Brad Stevens:

Who is the best head coach in the NBA?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 83.3%
2. Rick Carlisle, Dallas – 13.3%
3. Brad Stevens, Boston – 3.3%
Last year: Gregg Popovich – 93.1%

Which head coach is the best manager/motivator of people?
1. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 66.7%
2. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 16.7%
3. Brad Stevens, Boston – 6.7%
Also receiving votes: Rick Carlisle, Dallas; Steve Clifford, Charlotte; Doc Rivers, L.A. Clippers
Last year: Gregg Popovich – 48.3%

Which head coach makes the best in-game adjustments?
1. Rick Carlisle, Dallas – 41.4%
2. Gregg Popovich, San Antonio – 31.0%
3. Brad Stevens, Boston – 13.8%

In Brad, we trust. Now you better win us a playoff series.

Avery Bradley and the Celtics team defense also received some recognition. But it’s the lack of recognition in one particular category that has me ticked off:

Which team has the best home-court advantage?
1. Golden State – 58.3%
2. Denver – 16.7%
3. Oklahoma City – 10.0%
4. San Antonio – 6.7%
5. Utah – 5.0%
6. Portland – 3.3%
Last year: Golden State – 65.5%

Utah? Utah?? You’re telling me the Mormons serve up a better home court advantage the Celtics fans?

As Tommy would say… Gimme a break!