DeMarcus Cousins (2011-Present)
We are confident that many people will agree that DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins is the best center in the NBA right now. After all, he has an average of 12.1 defensive rebounds per 48 minutes played. This already ranks sixth among centers! Regardless of position, the talented player is a scoring threat. He ranks third among centers with an average of 31.9 points per 48 minutes played. Not to mention his defensive abilities! Did you know he had a steal rate of 2.1 per 48 minutes played? He was with the Los Angeles Lakers when they won the championship in 2020, however he did not participate that season due to an ACL tear. The only thing standing in his way right now is his turnover rate.
DeMarcus Cousins (2011 Present)
Artis Gilmore (1972-1988)
Artis Gilmore, also known as the “A-Train,” established himself as the finest rebounder in collegiate basketball history. He was also an ABA legend until the ABA was absorbed by the NBA in 1976. He was an extremely accurate shot. In fact, by the time he retired, he was the league’s all-time leader in this category. Over the course of his career, he made over 60% of his shots! He averaged 18.8 points per game and 12.3 rebounds. The Hall of Famer also played in 11 All-Star games, was chosen to the All-Defensive First Team, and was awarded MVP once. As you can expect, he could score a lot of points and keep the opposing players from doing much on the field. What a monster!
Artis Gilmore (1972 1988)
