Which NBA Player Would Make the Best GM?
ChaunceyIf Chauncey Billups said that he was the NBA player most able to run a space mission to Mars right now, the fans in Denver would probably stand right behind him in agreement. So, when he says that he wants to work in an NBA front office some day, there’d surely be some support for him.
“I think it’s a tough challenge (working) behind the scenes,” Billups told the Denver Post. “You get to orchestrate, make moves and try to build a champion, and I think I know what it takes. … You’ve got to be a personable guy; you’ve got to be able to incorporate relationships.”
Even before Chauncey said something like that, he’d be an easy guy to peg as someone with a future in the front office.
About fifteen years from now, who would you imagine will be in an NBA front office that is currently playing in the League today?
Source: Real GM
December 24th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
dh says:
derrick fisher.
kobe would be worst.
December 24th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
knocks says:
John Stockton??? How about Mark Jackson?
Seems as if a good GM would be a former point guard. Like a quarterback, a PG knows where everyone needs to be on the floor and where they are going. He knows how hard teammates like their passes thrown, how high or low to pass it, and what their spots are. Then, there’s the whole chemistry aspect.
For some reason, players like Stockton and Jackson come to mind. 20 years down the road, maybe CP3 or someone like him?
I tell you who wouldn’t work…..A.I.!
December 24th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
I don’t see CP3 as a good gm. What about someone like Luke Walton, a role player, but he’s got such a high bball IQ, we know he has no game.
December 24th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
ilovehaters says:
sam cassell
December 24th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
s.bucketz says:
the rockets traded steve francis to the grizz for a pick(s?)..ne1 heard bout it…ne1 care??
December 24th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
George W Kush Sr says:
Hamed Haddadi, and you know this
December 24th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
ITZMR2U says:
how about?
Grant Hill
Shane Battier
Adonal Foyle
Jacque Vaughn
December 24th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
j says:
steve blake
December 24th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Luigi says:
i rejoice n say
the star caliber but not HoF’s/decent/worst bball players make the best GMs
while the best bball players make the worst GMs.
case in point. Isiah. Bird. Mj.
n the worst or semi decent or stars are. kiki v. otis smith. ainge.
any one agree?
December 24th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Luigi says:
oh n the best GM would be…uhh
no bias but Arenas..lol sike
actually id say LeBron because he knows business and what talent needs to be around him
December 24th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Drink the Haterade (KB24 Chip 09) says:
Tim Duncan, cause he understands the game so well, works with other players so well and not to mention one of the top 5 greatest players ever!
December 24th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
ticktock6 says:
I don’t see guys like LeBron and CP as smart in that way, although they are very talented and on-court basketball smart. This isn’t a knock on either of them. But the better GMs in the future are probably more along the “intelligent team guy who would enjoy working behind the scenes” lines than the “superstar who tells his people to call your people” guys.
December 24th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Ansonious says:
Steve Nash based on his court vision I’m sure he could come up with a sweet ass team and yes I already hear the there will be no defense speech yet I still think the two time mvp could make a good squad.
December 24th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
snoop_robb says:
Shane Battier! of course..
December 24th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
JCARR "K1N6" says:
It has to be a PG.
December 24th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Austin Burton says:
I could see…
Ray Allen
Jason Kidd
Mike Dunleavy Jr
Jarrett Jack
Derek Fisher
Kevin Ollie
December 24th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Waingro says:
Tayshaun Prince- I remember Joe Dumars specifically mentioning him as a future GM.
Shane Battier- A smart guy on and off the court, really knows the game.
Sam Cassell
December 24th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Shrink This says:
Why does being a short, white, sharpshooting former Chicago Bull seem to qualify you as an NBA GM?
Maybe there’s hope for Hinrich’s future after all…
December 24th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
JCARR "K1N6" says:
What about KG??? He could use his taunting to his advantage. No but for real he’s a winner and i could imagine him as a worse Mark Cuban in the stands.
December 24th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
tim says:
Lindsay Hunter
December 24th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Hoveys Home says:
Starbury.
December 24th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Isaiah says:
Shane battier.
December 24th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Kobeef says:
BREAKING NEWS
Steve Franchise traded to the Grizz!!
Seriously . It is true and it is just plain cruel that Stevie will end his career with the team that he refused to play for. How do you like them apples Franchise?
December 24th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
jj says:
Wally Szczerbiak.
December 24th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Ross says:
Francis was traded for a second round pick? Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
December 24th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Blue says:
just wanted to send a merry christmas shout out to my boys at DIME! peace!
December 24th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Jay says:
Paul Pierce. Most people probably wouldn’t agree but he’s so knowledgeable about basketball and importantly, about other players. He’s a basketball junkie who knows the scouting reports, can tell you about the strengths and weaknesses of a player, what kind of roles they need to play and his player comparisons are often dead on. He knows a lot about the history of the game. I think a GM or a coach has to be a good scout first and I think Pierce has a great scouting mind.
December 24th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Richard Wellner's Cousin from the North says:
Any White or Asian player. Dirk and Yao come to mind.
December 24th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Richard Wellner's Cousin from the North says:
Think: Isiah Thomas. Proof. Point Wellner’s cousin.
December 24th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Rob says:
Nash easy, he knows what pieces are missing to win a chip…
happy Festivus
December 24th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Lamar says:
Brandon Roy
December 24th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
weezy f says:
ok so ive been thinking about this since its the time of year everyone cries about the bcs format and the nfl playoff format…is there any flaw to the NBA playoff format? i think its fair and makes sense and every other league should do it like the NBA
December 24th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Ross says:
Steve Kerr
December 24th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Matt says:
B. Roy
Battier
December 24th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Arrogant says:
Lindsey hunter…
December 24th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
PUTANGINA_NYO says:
I think Jerome James or Manute Bol will be a good GM!!! They might as well buy a new franchise
December 24th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Drink the Haterade (Kobe Rocks) says:
wishing everyone Happy Holidays
December 24th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Drink the Haterade (Kobe Rocks) says:
more stars should be like Wade
http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/8987986/Heat%27s-Wade-helps-family-displaced-by-fire?MSNHPHCP>1=39002
December 24th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
PUTANGINA_NYO says:
wishing everyone Happy Holidays niggers!!!
December 25th, 2008 at 1:00 am
the_don_mega says:
@ PUTANGINA_NYO:
that’s one explicit nick you got there man…
December 25th, 2008 at 2:50 am
PUTANGINA_NYO says:
@the_don_mega
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December 25th, 2008 at 3:43 am
the_don_mega says:
whatever man…
December 25th, 2008 at 4:42 am
The real question says:
Brevin Knight
January 6th, 2009 at 5:18 am
Dorian says:
i say
GRANT HILL
STEVE NASH
SHAQ
LARRY BIRD
M.JOHNSHON
MJ
KARL MALONE
April 4th, 2009 at 11:12 am
swilsin says:
Mr. Big Shot, Chauncey Billups. A winner, classy, smart, professional.