30+ NBA’s All-Time Greatest Centers

Published on 08/25/2022
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Elvin Hayes (1968-1984)

Elvin Ernest Hayes, nicknamed “The Big E” for his alma mater, the Houston Cougars, is a retired American basketball player and radio pundit. He is a member of the NBA’s All-Time 50th Anniversary Team as well as the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He is the Washington Bullets/Wizards’ all-time top scorer. Hayes never missed more than two games in any of his 16 NBA seasons.

Elvin Hayes (1968 1984)

Elvin Hayes (1968 1984)

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Montrezl Harrell (2015-2020)

Montrezl Harrell, the 6-foot-8 Los Angeles Clippers center, started five of 82 games last season and will return to the team’s second unit after the acquisition of Kawhi Leonard Paul George. D.J. Foster of The Ringer recently wrote about why Harrell may feast again during a contract season in that capacity. In 2018-19, Harrell averaged 16.6 PPG, 6.5 REB, and 2.0 AST, all career highs, and he is capable of filling in for George when the MVP candidate needs a rest. Harrell can also play the 5 in smaller lineups.

Montrezl Harrell (2015-2020)

Montrezl Harrell (2015-2020)

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