30+ NBA’s All-Time Greatest Centers

Published on 08/25/2022
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JaVale McGee (2008-present)

JaVale Lindy McGee is a professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). In college, he played basketball for the Nevada Wolf Pack. In the 2008 NBA draft, he was chosen 18th overall by the Washington Wizards. He is a three-time NBA champion, having won titles with the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018, respectively, before joining the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020 to win his third. In 2021, he earned an Olympic gold medal in basketball as a member of the United States national team. Pamela McGee, an Olympic gold medalist, is his mother.

JaVale McGee (2008 Present)

JaVale McGee (2008 Present)

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Spencer Hawes (2007-2019)

Mason, Spencer Hawes is a former American professional basketball player. He was picked in the NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings in 2007 and is the nephew of retired NBA player Steve Hawes. Hawes’ prospects improved when starter center Brad Miller was dealt to the Chicago Bulls in his second season as a player. Hawes improved in every key statistical area, averaging 11.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game while playing 29.3 minutes per game and shooting.466 from the field. Hawes started 51 games as well, but he missed the season finale due to an injury caused by a flagrant foul levied on Denver Nuggets’ Kenyon Martin.

Spencer Hawes (2007 2019)

Spencer Hawes (2007 2019)

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