NBA GM Rankings - Part 5 - Faded Glory

Sterling reputation for past success offset by recent blunders. Check out this list of top GMs from 2007.

"Can we just pretend its still 2006 please?"

14. Riley MIA
Began in 2008 technically, but has been involved in managing the Heat since 1995. Ultimately he won a title but Dwayne Wade fell in his lap and trading for Shaq seems obvious. Since the Wade/Shaq title team, Riley has done a pretty poor job of putting a good team around DWade. They're still dealing with the Shaq contract in the form of Jermaine Oneal and seem desperate overall. Seems to be impatient and better suited as a head coach. Get it, suited.

13. Petrie SAC
Began in 1995. Built the Kings into perennial contenders but his star has dimmed as the Kings have been in decline since before Chris Webber left in 2005. Currently in full-blown rebuild mode but still tied down by bad contracts with no real franchise player to build around. Franchise is now being accused of laziness, which seems unfair, but many saw their problems coming long ago.

12. Colangelo TOR
Began in Toronto in 2007, but was in Phoenix for 11 years and built the Suns into a uniquely entertaining team. In Toronto, ironically, euroball hasn't worked nearly as well. Even if they keep Bosh, which seems unlikely, they're loaded with bad contracts, play no defense and have little chance of contending anytime soon. Seems desperate.