30+ NBA’s All-Time Greatest Centers

Published on 08/25/2022
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Zydrunas Ilgauskas (1998-2011)

Zydrunas Ilgauskas was born in Kaunas, Lithuania, and made his professional debut there. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected him as the 20th choice in the first round of the 1996 NBA Draft. His career extended 13 years, during which he played for the Cavs every season save one, when he played for the Miami Heat. He returned to the Cavs as a special advisor in 2012.

Zydrunas Ilgauskas (1998 2011)

Zydrunas Ilgauskas (1998 2011)

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Ralph Sampson (1984-1992)

Sampson is a four-time All-Star who has averaged 15.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game in his career. In 1984, he was named All-Star Game MVP and was also named to the All-NBA Team. Inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 2012, he is most known for his stint with the Houston Rockets.

Ralph Sampson (1984 1992)

Ralph Sampson (1984 1992)

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