30+ NBA’s All-Time Greatest Centers

Published on 08/25/2022
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Andre Drummond (2013-Present)

Is there a better rebounder than Andre Drummond? In his career, he has twice led the league in rebounds. What distinguishes him as a truly outstanding player, however, is that he has averaged 21.2 rebounds per 48 games throughout his career! This is the highest NBA average since 1973. He averages a double-double at 6 feet 11 inches. This is something you’ll notice a lot among the power centers on our list. He has averaged 13.9 ppg and 13.5 RPG since 2013. His selection to the All-Star team twice is another accomplishment. He was in Detroit for eight years, but the team only made the playoffs once during that period. We hope his abilities are not squandered on the Cavaliers!

Andre Drummond (2013 Present)

Andre Drummond (2013 Present)

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Jack Sikma (1978-1991)

We can see why some consider Jack Sikma to be the best center in Hall of Fame history. After all, Jack Sikma dominated the paint for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Seattle SuperSonics. During his career, the big blonde averaged 15.6 ppg and 9.8 RPG. He was a seven-time All-Star and won an NBA championship. He was a skilled shooter who made over 85 percent of his free throws. As a result, he was even more lethal than most centers! He was nearly unbreakable, which is unusual for someone his height. During his 14-year career, he appeared in at least 80 games in ten of them.

Jack Sikma (1978 1991)

Jack Sikma (1978 1991)

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