30+ NBA’s All-Time Greatest Centers

Published on 08/25/2022
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Robert Parish (1976-1997)

Did you realize that no one has played more NBA games than Robert Parish? From 1977 until 1997, he appeared in 1,611 games. As you may expect, this helped him attain incredible stats. He will rank among the top ten all-time blockers and rebounders. Unfortunately, his per-game numbers will not astonished you, as he only averaged 14.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. During his two decades in the NBA, he played for four different clubs. Nonetheless, he is best remembered for his tenure with the Boston Celtics. In the 1980s, he won three titles there. He went on to win his fourth championship with the Bulls.

Robert Parish (1976 1997)

Robert Parish (1976 1997)

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Dwight Howard (2005-Present)

Without a doubt, his records qualify him for induction into the Hall of Fame. He also belongs on the list of the top centers in NBA history. Dwight Howard has previously won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. He also had the fourth-highest defensive rebounding average among centers, at 12.7 per 48 minutes. If you prefer to look at per-game statistics, we can see that he averages 12.6 rebounds per game. This is the tenth best center performance in NBA history. You can always count on him to score, since he converts 58.3 percent of his shots every 48 minutes.

Dwight Howard (2005 Present)

Dwight Howard (2005 Present)

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