TOP 10 NBA CENTERS
With the NBA season coming upon us every day we are gonna do a Top 10 for each position then give our final prediction for the end of the season. First we are gonna start with the centers.
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With the NBA season coming upon us every day we are gonna do a Top 10 for each position then give our final prediction for the end of the season. First we are gonna start with the centers.
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10.) Nikola Pekovic 
A surprising entry in the Top 10 here in Pekovic. If you watch him you see how talented this guy is. He is a monster on the boards and is a problem for most guys who defend him. He does this with one of the best rebounders in the game of basketball Kevin Love on his team. If he keeps improving he can be higher up in the next few seasons.
9.) Brook Lopez
One of the top scoring centers in the game and according to Shaq the number 2 center in the game Brook Lopez. Lopez is a old school back to the basket scorer who averages almost 20 points a game. The only thing that hurts Lopez is as good a scorer he is he struggles on the glass. With all the new parts around Lopez in Brooklyn it will be interesting to see what it does to Lopez game.
8.) Roy Hibbert
Hibbert is a player who is just starting to find his potential. A legit skilled 7 footer who has all the tools to be a top center. Hibbert has a talented group with the Pacers to work with. He is a solid defender who can control the paint. Hibbert has the tools to be one of the elite centers in the game it should be interesting to see if he can keep improving.
7.) Demarcus Cousins
There is never a question on this guys talent. He has as much talent as anyone. He has the game of a Derrick Coleman. The one thing is his attitude and maturity which is like Derrick Coleman as well. No other player in the game needs to grow up to become a superstar like he does. If he grows up the sky really is the limit for Cousins.
6.) Tyson Chandler
Maybe the best off season move the Knicks have made in years Tyson Chandler brought back defense to the Knicks. The defending NBA defensive player of the year Chandler was the defensive back bone of the Knicks. The one weakness in his game is on the offensive part of the floor he is gonna need to develop that part of his game but no question how great he is on the defensive part of the floor.
5.) Marc Gasol
Gasol is a player who can score and rebound. He also has a mean streak, but the one thing that gives him the edge that don't get talked about is the stability that he gives Memphis. It seems every year either Zach Randolph or Rudy Gay get hurt. The one thing that is always for sure for them is Gasol is gonna be there to get his rebounds and score his points and that is big for Memphis.
4.) Joakim Noah
The best play maker at the center position. Noah can do it all at the center position. He is a great defender and rebounder. Everyone knows that about Noah. The one thing people don't give Noah credit for is his game on the other side of the court. Noah is a great play maker as far as passer he has a decent jump shot and shockingly enough he is a good free throw shooter Noah is as well rounded a center as we have in the game of basketball.
3.) Al Jefferson
A surprising entry in the Top 10 here in Pekovic. If you watch him you see how talented this guy is. He is a monster on the boards and is a problem for most guys who defend him. He does this with one of the best rebounders in the game of basketball Kevin Love on his team. If he keeps improving he can be higher up in the next few seasons.
9.) Brook Lopez
One of the top scoring centers in the game and according to Shaq the number 2 center in the game Brook Lopez. Lopez is a old school back to the basket scorer who averages almost 20 points a game. The only thing that hurts Lopez is as good a scorer he is he struggles on the glass. With all the new parts around Lopez in Brooklyn it will be interesting to see what it does to Lopez game.
8.) Roy Hibbert
Hibbert is a player who is just starting to find his potential. A legit skilled 7 footer who has all the tools to be a top center. Hibbert has a talented group with the Pacers to work with. He is a solid defender who can control the paint. Hibbert has the tools to be one of the elite centers in the game it should be interesting to see if he can keep improving.
7.) Demarcus Cousins
There is never a question on this guys talent. He has as much talent as anyone. He has the game of a Derrick Coleman. The one thing is his attitude and maturity which is like Derrick Coleman as well. No other player in the game needs to grow up to become a superstar like he does. If he grows up the sky really is the limit for Cousins.
6.) Tyson Chandler
Maybe the best off season move the Knicks have made in years Tyson Chandler brought back defense to the Knicks. The defending NBA defensive player of the year Chandler was the defensive back bone of the Knicks. The one weakness in his game is on the offensive part of the floor he is gonna need to develop that part of his game but no question how great he is on the defensive part of the floor.
5.) Marc Gasol
Gasol is a player who can score and rebound. He also has a mean streak, but the one thing that gives him the edge that don't get talked about is the stability that he gives Memphis. It seems every year either Zach Randolph or Rudy Gay get hurt. The one thing that is always for sure for them is Gasol is gonna be there to get his rebounds and score his points and that is big for Memphis.
4.) Joakim Noah
The best play maker at the center position. Noah can do it all at the center position. He is a great defender and rebounder. Everyone knows that about Noah. The one thing people don't give Noah credit for is his game on the other side of the court. Noah is a great play maker as far as passer he has a decent jump shot and shockingly enough he is a good free throw shooter Noah is as well rounded a center as we have in the game of basketball.
3.) Al Jefferson
Its crazy how a player so good has been on 3 different teams in 8 years. That being said Al Jefferson is big time. He is the new face of the Jazz and the new go to guy for the Jazz. He is a good scorer and a rebounder. He has number that are around 20 and 10 which all great big men should have. If Al Jefferson played in a bigger market he would be talked about a lot more.
2.) Andrew Bynum
Not many players last year took the leap Andrew Bynum did. Talks started that last year thatBynum was the best center in the game and he at times played like it. When healthy he is as dominate as any center. He is the best offensive center in the game. His defense gets better by the years but the thing that makes Bynum great is his offensive skills. Like Cousins Bynums growing up is a big thing for him to be as good as anyone the thing with Bynum unlike Cousins it might be to late time will tell.
1.) Dwight Howard
I don't see how anyone can argue against this one. Not only when healthy he is the top center he is a Top 10 player. The three time defensive player of the year and would of been a 4 time if he din't get hurt. Dwight is a guy who can do it all on the court he can be as dominate as anyone any given night hes not the best free throw shooter but no center is.He went to the NBA finals with the Magic with a decent supporting cast. He finally has help with guys like Nash, Gasol, World Peace and Kobe on the Lakers. He is gonna have one of the best passers of all time in Steve Nash giving him the ball. A talented 7 footer to help him in Gasol One thing people have said bad about Dwight was he has no killer instinct he will learn to get that with being teamed with Kobe. I think we are gonna see the best Dwight Howard with the Lakers and that is a scary thing for the NBA.
2.) Andrew Bynum
Not many players last year took the leap Andrew Bynum did. Talks started that last year thatBynum was the best center in the game and he at times played like it. When healthy he is as dominate as any center. He is the best offensive center in the game. His defense gets better by the years but the thing that makes Bynum great is his offensive skills. Like Cousins Bynums growing up is a big thing for him to be as good as anyone the thing with Bynum unlike Cousins it might be to late time will tell.
1.) Dwight Howard
I don't see how anyone can argue against this one. Not only when healthy he is the top center he is a Top 10 player. The three time defensive player of the year and would of been a 4 time if he din't get hurt. Dwight is a guy who can do it all on the court he can be as dominate as anyone any given night hes not the best free throw shooter but no center is.He went to the NBA finals with the Magic with a decent supporting cast. He finally has help with guys like Nash, Gasol, World Peace and Kobe on the Lakers. He is gonna have one of the best passers of all time in Steve Nash giving him the ball. A talented 7 footer to help him in Gasol One thing people have said bad about Dwight was he has no killer instinct he will learn to get that with being teamed with Kobe. I think we are gonna see the best Dwight Howard with the Lakers and that is a scary thing for the NBA.
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10. Nikola Pekovic- I plug this guy into every basketball conversation because he is a beast. He is probably worthy of being higher on this list but I'll stick him at 9. He outplayed a lot of big name games last season and was one of the best centers in the game for the second half of the season. With Kevin Love out the wolves will rely heavily on him in the paint and he won't disappoint. He has some of the best footwork I've seen from a center and can bully anyone he wants to. Look for 19-10 type numbers out of him.
9. Greg Monroe- I'm putting Monroe on this list because he's played center up until now and with Andre Drummond as their future center(who is an absolute beast just throwing that out there) he probably will be a PF sometime in the near future. I think he's a future all star and one of the more underrated players out there. He can score pass and rebound and I think he has 20-10 potential.
8. Roy Hibbert- Hibbert is just solid. He does everything well and while I think a max deal is overpaying for him he deserved a new big time deal. He's always improving and should be the Pacers center for a long time to come. Rik Smits would be proud.
7. Al Horford- Al Horford was limited last year by an injury but anyone who watched him play before he got hurt knows he was a really good player. With Joe Johnson in Brooklyn, Horford will have to stay healthy and put up great numbers for the Hawks to stay relevant.
6. Al Jefferson- I think Big Al is the best scoring center in the game. He has nice post moves and while he lacks the big time rebounding and defense he's still a great center and a tough one to stop.
5. Tyson Chandler- Chandler might be the best defensive center in basketball and while he doesn't scare anyone with his offense he's very efficient and active around the rim. The Knicks offered him big money and got a good return on their investment as he won the defensive player of the year award.
3. Marc Gasol- Gasol is skilled as it gets at the center position. He can score in a bunch of ways and can pass as well as any center. I think he takes another step forward this year and will be considered an elite center.
2. Andrew Bynum- I think he's going to be a better player with Philly then he was with the Lakers. He will be the focal point of the offense and if he stays healthy he could post similar numbers to Dwight Howard.
1. Dwight Howard- This is a given. He's the clear cut best center in the league and while I don't really like the guy I can't knock his skills. He's big time at everything and the type of center you win titles with.
10. Nikola Pekovic- I plug this guy into every basketball conversation because he is a beast. He is probably worthy of being higher on this list but I'll stick him at 9. He outplayed a lot of big name games last season and was one of the best centers in the game for the second half of the season. With Kevin Love out the wolves will rely heavily on him in the paint and he won't disappoint. He has some of the best footwork I've seen from a center and can bully anyone he wants to. Look for 19-10 type numbers out of him.
9. Greg Monroe- I'm putting Monroe on this list because he's played center up until now and with Andre Drummond as their future center(who is an absolute beast just throwing that out there) he probably will be a PF sometime in the near future. I think he's a future all star and one of the more underrated players out there. He can score pass and rebound and I think he has 20-10 potential.
8. Roy Hibbert- Hibbert is just solid. He does everything well and while I think a max deal is overpaying for him he deserved a new big time deal. He's always improving and should be the Pacers center for a long time to come. Rik Smits would be proud.
6. Al Jefferson- I think Big Al is the best scoring center in the game. He has nice post moves and while he lacks the big time rebounding and defense he's still a great center and a tough one to stop.
5. Tyson Chandler- Chandler might be the best defensive center in basketball and while he doesn't scare anyone with his offense he's very efficient and active around the rim. The Knicks offered him big money and got a good return on their investment as he won the defensive player of the year award.
4. Joakim Noah- Noah lacks the big time scoring numbers but anyone who watches the Bulls play knows the impacts he has on games. He can do everything and is a big time reason the Bulls have had the type of success they've had the past couple of seasons.
2. Andrew Bynum- I think he's going to be a better player with Philly then he was with the Lakers. He will be the focal point of the offense and if he stays healthy he could post similar numbers to Dwight Howard.
1. Dwight Howard- This is a given. He's the clear cut best center in the league and while I don't really like the guy I can't knock his skills. He's big time at everything and the type of center you win titles with.
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