The NBA released its midseason media survey on Tuesday, as several teams have crossed or are on the verge of crossing the official halfway mark of their 82-game regular season.
One team that reached this threshold on Tuesday was the Oklahoma City Thunder (18-23), who played their 41st game in a loss to the Miami Heat on TNT.
The survey includes 30 participants — one local reporter in each market. Cities with multiple teams, such as Los Angeles and New York, were given two votes.
Let’s take a look at where the Thunder were included in the survey results.
SGA No. 2 on who is on track to win Most Improved Player
Who is on track to win the Kia Most Improved Player award?
1. Lauri Markkanen, Utah – 53%
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 33%
T-3. Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana – 7%
T-3. Anfernee Simons, Portland – 7%
SGA receives votes for who is on track to win Clutch Player of the Year
1. Luka Doncic, Dallas – 47%
2. De’Aaron Fox, Sacramento – 13%
3. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn 10%
Also receiving votes: Damian Lillard, Portland; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; Jayson Tatum, Boston; Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee; Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland; Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn
SGA receives votes for best shooting guard
1. Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland – 62%
2. Devin Booker, Phoenix – 17%
T-3. Jaylen Brown, Boston – 7%
T-3. Jayson Tatum, Boston – 7%
Also receiving votes: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City; Ja Morant, Memphis
Mark Daigneault recieves votes for best ATO head coach
Which coach draws up the best after timeout plays?
1. Steve Kerr, Golden State – 21%
T-2. Rick Carlisle, Indiana – 10%
T-2. Jason Kidd, Dallas – 10%
T-2.Tyronn Lue, LA Clippers – 10%
T-2. Erik Spoelstra, Miami – 10%
Also receiving votes: Mike Budenholzer, Milwaukee; Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City; Taylor Jenkins, Memphis; Nick Nurse, Toronto; Gregg Popovich, San Antonio; Monty Williams, Phoenix
SGA No. 2 for most underrated player
Who is the most underrated player in the league?
1. Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana – 13%
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City – 10%
T-3. Brook Lopez, Milwaukee – 7%
T-3. Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento – 7%
OKC receives votes for most promising young core
Which team has the most promising young core?
1. Memphis – 43%
2. Orlando – 20%
3. New Orleans -17%
4. Cleveland -10%
Also receiving votes: Oklahoma City, Boston
Chet Holmgren receives votes for best all-around rookie in five years
Which rookie will be the best all-around player in five years?
1. Paolo Banchero, Orlando – 73%
2. Bennedict Mathurin, Indiana – 10%
3. Jabari Smith Jr., Houston – 7%
Also receiving votes: Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City; Jaden Ivey, Detroit; Shaedon Sharpe, Portland.
