R.C. Buford has been named the 13-14 NBA Executive of the Year.
Buford is the longtime general manager of the San Antonio Spurs, who had never won the award despite their consistent high level of success.
1. Buford (SAS)
2. Ryan McDonough (PHX)
3. Neil Olshey (POR)
4. Masai Ujiri (TOR)
5. Pat Riley (MIA)
6. Sam Presti (OKC)
7. Danny Ainge (BOS)
8. Billy King (BKN)
9. Daryl Morey (HOU)
10. Ernie Grunfeld (WAS)
11. Rod Higgins (CHA)
12. Larry Bird (IND)
13. Doc Rivers (LAC)
14. Bob Myers (GSW)
15. Danny Ferry (ATL)
16. Gar Forman (CHI)
17. Donnie Nelson (DAL)
The following general managers did not receive votes:
Steve Mills (NYK)
Sam Hinkie (PHI)
Joe Dumars (DET)
John Hammond (MIL)
David Griffin/Chris Grant (CLE)
Tim Connelly (DEN)
Dell Demps (NOP)
Pete D'Alessandro (SAC)
Dennis Lindsey (UTA)
Mitch Kupchak (LAL)
Rob Hennigan (ORL)
Jason Levien (MEM)
Flip Saunders (MIN)