Former Pitt star Steven Adams has become one of the most notable figures in the NBA over the past few years, and one of the 7-foot center’s hallmark traits has been his toughness. That aspect of his game was recently recognized by the league’s general managers, who voted him the toughest player in the NBA in the 2018-19 GM Survey from NBA.com released Wednesday.
Adams topped a list that also included Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Miami Heat forward James Johnson in its top five.