30+ NBA’s All-Time Greatest Centers

Published on 08/25/2022
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Yao Ming (2002-2011)

Yao Ming is a Chinese basketball executive and former professional player. He played for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) and the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA) (NBA). Yao was picked to start for the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star Game eight times and was named to the All-NBA Team five times. At 2.29 m, he was the NBA’s tallest active player during his final season (7 ft 6 in).

Yao Ming (2002 2011)

Yao Ming (2002 2011)

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Richaun Holmes (2016-Present)

Holmes is still only 28, but he deserves to be on this list. He was picked in the second round by the Philadelphia 76ers after being born in Lockport, Illinois. Holmes has started the season strong, averaging 15.0 points per game, 9.9 total rebounds, and a player efficiency rating that is far above average. Keep an eye on him.

Richaun Holmes

Richaun Holmes

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