The Most Iconic Centers In The History Of The NBA

Published on 11/13/2024
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Wes Unseld (1969-1981)

Fans of Washington know just how much of a legend Wes Unseld is. He spent his whole career with the franchise now known as the Wizards. He averaged 14 rebounds per game, which is the fourth-highest record among centers. He was not the greatest at scoring since he only averaged 10.8 points per game. Even so, his presence on the court dictated games as he never failed to keep their opponents on their toes. In 1969, he was declared the league MVP. In 1978, he won a title and was dubbed NBA Finals MVP.

Wes Unseld (1969 1981)

Wes Unseld (1969 1981)

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Bill Walton (1975-1987)

During his playing years, it felt like Bill Walton was busy winning. He was an asset on the UCLA team, as he was in the NBA. He averaged 13.8 defensive rebounds per 48 minutes, which is the highest among all centers in the league’s history. Aside from that, he helped his teammates a lot with an average of 5.8 assists per 48 minutes played. This is the third-best among all the centers in the NBA. In 1978, he brought home the NBA MVP award and bagged two titles. One of them was with the Boston Celtics, while the other was with the Portland Trail Blazers. Sadly, we had to lower the list due to his nagging injuries and turnover issues. Despite this, we cannot deny that he has left an amazing legacy.

Bill Walton (1975 1987)

Bill Walton (1975 1987)

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