The GM survey isn’t necessarily like the playbook on the season, but it does offer some interesting perspective on what GM’s think.
It’s not like the Houston Rockets entered this season expecting to be top ranked in the West. That said, it sure seems like a lot of writers, bloggers and now NBA GM’s are sleeping on the Rockets.
In fairness, this survey was probably completed prior to the preseason, so perhaps the GM’s didn’t have an opportunity to witness the Rockets high octane offense first hand.
Although the survey is confidential I’ve also wondered whether GM’s give completely honest answers.