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NBA GMs name Luka Dončić best small forward despite position confusion

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 4:35 AM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

NBA GMs name Luka Dončić best small forward despite position confusion

Summary

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić has been voted the best small forward in the NBA by general managers, receiving 37% of the vote. This classification continues to perplex fans, as Dončić has played no minutes at small forward. In the same survey, Jayson Tatum and Kawhi Leonard followed Dončić with 33% and 17%, respectively. The survey also recognized Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the top point guard with 67%. Confusion has arisen among fans regarding the GMs' reasoning, with many questioning how Dončić's position was determined. He is set for a significant role this season following LeBron James' departure from the Lakers.

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By the Numbers

•Luka Dončić voted best small forward at 37%
•Jayson Tatum and Kawhi Leonard follow with 33% and 17%
•Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named top point guard with 67%
•Confusion over Dončić's position classification among fans
•Dončić expected to have a larger role with Lakers this season

Latest Updates

4:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Zero Minutes at SF,’ ‘Kinda Crazy’ — NBA Fans Perplexed As GMs Vote Lakers Guard Luka Dončić the League’s ‘Best Small Forward’

What they're saying

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The NBA’s annual general manager survey once again sparked debate, with the results for the league’s best players by position eliciting confusion. Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Dončić finished first in the voting for “best small forward in the NBA” at 37%, while also picking up 10% of the vote at both guard positions.
— Yahoo Sports

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