Best Center all time?

[Mebert]

If I was picking my top 10:

KAJ
Dream
Wilt
Shaq
Jokic
Robinson
Moses
Ewing
Russell
Mcadoo

If I redid the list tomorrow order would change outside the top 3. Not 100% on Mcadoo. Maybe Gilmore instead

 

[MAGA2024]

Jabbar is the GOAT when you factor "everything" into the equation
Russell is the greatest Winner and the GOAT Defender (among ALL players, not just C)
Dream is the best 2-way Center (Offense/Defense combined)

 

[MAGA2024]

And elite offense is more valuable in the NBA than elite defense.

Maybe in today's Era, where the rules in place heavily favor the Offense... but certainly not historically.

Jordan and Phil Jackson are on record stating that the Bulls' Defense was most responsible for their success (ie; Defense wins Championships)... and it's no coincidence the Celtics didn't win squat before Russell arrived (when Boston had a top-rated Offense but a weak Defense), yet as soon as Russell joined their Defense ranked #1 every year, and Boston won 11 Championships in 13 years... while "elite Scorer" Wilt only won 2 rings.

 

[shopson67]

An overall ranking is problematic given the vast differences between the eras. Wilt is a prime example of that.

Using "winning" as a category is a logic fail IMO; that's a team stat.

 

[Hotel Security]

>and it's no coincidence the Celtics didn't win squat before Russell arrived

Oh, by all means, feel free to break down how they came short in the mid-50s. And I suppose the arrival of Red Auerbach had nothing to do with the turnaround?

God, you're full of s***...but I guess we already knew that from your politics posts.

 

[DJ "I'm blessed" Fieri]

I loved Shaq when he was on the Lakers for his dominance and fun loving personality but even I can admit his dominance was too short to be considered the GOAT among C's.

I'd have to go with Kareem. The skyhook was unstoppable and his longevity (uh oh, I said it LOL) was also a factor.....

 

[trojanfan12]

I loved Shaq when he was on the Lakers for his dominance and fun loving personality but even I can admit his dominance was too short to be considered the GOAT among C's.

I'd have to go with Kareem. The skyhook was unstoppable and his longevity (uh oh, I said it LOL) was also a factor.....

Imagine what his stats would look like if he had been able to go straight to the NBA from high school, or even after only 1 or 2 seasons in college.

 

[Black Adam]

Imagine what his stats would look like if he had been able to go straight to the NBA from high school, or even after only 1 or 2 seasons in college.

Shaq was fun, but KAJ definitely had a better work ethic...

Woulda been fun seeing him play in the modern day...

 

[trojanfan12]

Shaq was fun, but KAJ definitely had a better work ethic...

To be fair, pretty much everybody had a better work ethic. lol

 

[Black Adam]

To be fair, pretty much everybody had a better work ethic. lol

True dat. Even Kobe used to complain about Shaq...

 

[blastfromthepast]

To be fair, pretty much everybody had a better work ethic. lol

LOL!

It was sad to see him start breaking down and putting on the weight.

Saddest case of eating themself out of the league: Shawn Kemp

Best in game dunker I ever saw....Vince is 2nd and its close. I stick with the Rain Man though.

 

[blastfromthepast]

Shaq was fun, but KAJ definitely had a better work ethic...

Woulda been fun seeing him play in the modern day...

Your top 5 centers?

 

[UK Cowboy]

If I was picking my top 10:

KAJ
Dream
Wilt
Shaq
Jokic
Robinson
Moses
Ewing
Russell
Mcadoo

If I redid the list tomorrow order would change outside the top 3. Not 100% on Mcadoo. Maybe Gilmore instead

McAdoo and Gilmore would be close for #10, though, if he had better health, I would have put Walton in over either one

 

[Hank Kingsley]

All those wasted tight ends.

 

[Black Adam]

Your top 5 centers?

K, lemme see...

KAJ...

Chamberlain...

Hakeem...

Moses...

Artis Gilmore...

 

[Black Adam]

McAdoo and Gilmore would be close for #10, though, if he had better health, I would have put Walton in over either one

Lol didn't your list. We were kinda close...

And did forget about Bill Walton. He was definitely a good one...playing for UCLA notwithstanding...

 

[thunderc]

Imagine what his stats would look like if he had been able to go straight to the NBA from high school, or even after only 1 or 2 seasons in college.

Like LeBron? Oops lol.

 

[blastfromthepast]

K, lemme see...

KAJ...

Chamberlain...

Hakeem...

Moses...

Artis Gilmore...

Nice list.

No Shaq?

Love the Moses pick.

 

[Black Adam]

Nice list.

No Shaq?

Love the Moses pick.

Shaq would be best outta my top 5...

 

[blastfromthepast]

Shaq would be best outta my top 5...

Moses is so underrated and its not even funny. Nice pick!

There are a ton of good Centers.