The Most Iconic Centers In The History Of The NBA

Published on 11/13/2024
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JaVale McGee (2008-present)

JaVale Lindy McGee is a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association for the Phoenix Suns (NBA). He was a member of the Nevada Wolf Pack basketball team in college. The Washington Wizards selected him 18th overall in the 2008 NBA draft. He is a three-time NBA champion, having won titles with the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018 before joining the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020 to capture his third title. He won an Olympic gold medal in basketball as a part of the United States national team in 2021. He is the son of Olympic gold medallist Pamela McGee.

JaVale McGee (2008 Present)

JaVale McGee (2008 Present)

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Spencer Hawes (2007-2019)

Spencer Mason Hawes is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the NBA draft in 2007 and is the nephew of retired NBA player Steve Hawes. When starter center Brad Miller was traded to the Chicago Bulls in his second season as a pro, Hawes’ prospects grew. Hawes’ numbers improved in every major statistical category, averaging 11.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game in 29.3 minutes per game, with a.466 field goal %. Hawes also started 51 games, but he missed the final game of the season due to an injury caused by a flagrant foul called on Denver Nuggets’ Kenyon Martin.

Spencer Hawes (2007 2019)

Spencer Hawes (2007 2019)

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