Kobe's still the guy general managers want to take the last shot

As usual, before the season starts, all general managers made their picks & prediction about the year to come.

And as usual, they were no doubt who was gonna get the vote for being THE guy in the closing seconds of a game. Kobe lead the votes with more than 88% and won the category for the 6th straight year!

Here's a taste of what the general managers think about KB24, and it's good to see that if he's recognized for his offensive skills, he's praised for his defense as well.

Best players:

Who is the best shooting guard in the NBA?  ranked 1st - 92,6%

Which player forces opposing coaches to make the most adjustments? ranked 1st - 34,6%

Who will win the 2007-08 MVP? ranked 3rd behind Lebron & Duncan - 18,5%

Skills:

Which player in the NBA would you want taking a shot with the game on the line? ranked 1st - 88,5%

Which player is the best at getting his own shot?  ranked 1st - 88,5%

Who is the best finisher? ranked 2nd behind Lebron  - 19,2%

Which player is the most athletic? ranked 3rd behind Lebron & Vinsanity - 7,7%

Defense:

Who is the best defensive player in the NBA? ranked 3rd behind Bowen & Duncan - 9,6%

Who is the best perimeter defender in the NBA? ranked 3rd behind Bowen & Artest - 19,2%

Who is the best on-the-ball defender in the NBA? ranked 2nd behind Bowen - 23,1%

Which player best defends the passing lanes in the NBA? ranked 2nd behind Iverson - 11,5%