30+ NBA’s All-Time Greatest Centers

Published on 08/25/2022
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Al Horford (2007-2020)

Al Horford will not play center for the Philadelphia 76ers alongside Joel Embiid, but the 33-year-old veteran is listed in that position entering into the season. The Sixers did not sign Horford to get buckets during the regular season. Philadelphia acquired him and his defensive abilities in order to play Giannis Antetokounmpo in the postseason and to offer cover for Embiid while he is off the court and/or when Embiid is injured.

Al Horford (2007-2020)

Al Horford (2007-2020)

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Tristan Thompson (2011-2020)

Multiple injuries hampered Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson to 43 games last season. Moving forward, his worth will be determined by what he brings to the Cavs in a trade and what he means to a team in the 2020 playoffs. In 2018-19, he averaged 14.1 PPG and 13.2 REB per 36 minutes, both career highs for the one-time champion, and he will need to replicate that output and stay healthy to help Cleveland rebuild after another disastrous season.

Tristan Thompson (2011-2020)

Tristan Thompson (2011-2020)

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