30+ NBA’s All-Time Greatest Centers

Published on 08/25/2022
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Wes Unseld (1969-1981)

Fans of Washington know Wes Unseld is a living legend. He played his entire career for the team that is now known as the Wizards. He had the fourth-highest rebounding average among centers, at 14 per game. He wasn’t the best scorer, as he only averaged 10.8 points each game. Nonetheless, his presence on the court influenced games because he never failed to keep their opponents guessing. In 1969, he was named league MVP. In 1978, he won a championship and was named NBA Finals MVP.

Wes Unseld (1969 1981)

Wes Unseld (1969 1981)

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Bill Walton (1975-1987)

Bill Walton seemed to be obsessed with winning during his playing days. He was an asset to both the UCLA team and the NBA. He had the most defensive rebounds per 48 minutes of any center in league history, averaging 13.8 per 48 minutes. Aside from that, he was a huge assistance to his teammates, with 5.8 assists per 48 minutes played. This is the third-best rating among NBA centers. He won the NBA MVP award and two championships in 1978. One played for the Boston Celtics, while the other for the Portland Trail Blazers. Unfortunately, due to his lingering ailments and turnover concerns, we had to cut him from the roster. Regardless, we cannot deny that he has left an incredible legacy.

Bill Walton (1975 1987)

Bill Walton (1975 1987)

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