The Most Iconic Centers In The History Of The NBA

Published on 07/03/2022
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Robert Parish (1976-1997)

Did you know that no one has played more games in the NBA than Robert Parish has? He took part in 1,611 games from 1977 until 1997. As you can imagine, this helped him achieve amazing stats. You are going to find him in the all-time top ten lists in blocks and rebounds. Sadly, his per-game statistics will not impress you as much since he only averaged 14.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. During the two decades he spent in the NBA, he played for four teams. Even so, he is best known for his time in the Boston Celtics. He raked in three titles there in the ‘80s. He went on to win the fourth one with the Bulls.

Robert Parish (1976 1997)

Robert Parish (1976 1997)

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Dwight Howard (2005-Present)

No doubt, his records can guarantee him entry to the Hall of Fame. He also deserves a spot in the list of the best centers to grace the NBA. In the past, Dwight Howard has bagged the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. He also raked in an average of 12.7 defensive rebounds per 48 minutes, which is the fourth-highest record among centers. If you prefer to look at per-game stats, we will know that he has an average of 12.6 rebounds per game. This is the tenth best among all centers in the history of the NBA. You can always rely on him to score, too, since he has 58.3 percent of his shots per 48 minutes.

Dwight Howard (2005 Present)

Dwight Howard (2005 Present)

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