We all know that "The Diesel" ain´t anymore the Larger than Life that we once witnessed from the mid 90s to 2005. With this season´s numbers such as 15ppg, 7rpg & 2bpg are nothing compared to the 30ppg, 14rpg & 3.5bpg during his peak.
Hence, the torch this season has been passed on to guys such as "Ming Dynasty" (Yao) or "D-12" (Dwight) or even "The Big Fundamental" even though so many journalist, analysts and reporters claim that he is a power forward.
Now let us see your choice on who is the NBA´s best centre in terms of individual ability and team performance.
INDIVIDUAL ABILITY
Defence
Inditimidation
Energy
Shotblocking ability
Defensive Rebounding
As a weakside helper
Offence
Mid range jumper
Inside scoring ability
Back to the basket moves
Effectiveness in the post
Offensive Rebounding
TEAM PERFORMANCE
Performance in the regular season
Performance in the post season
OTHER QUESTIONS
How valuable is he for the team both offensively and defensively?
How much can he change the game on both ends?
How much does the opposition need to adjust their defensive and offensive strategies once he enters the game?
Hence, the torch this season has been passed on to guys such as "Ming Dynasty" (Yao) or "D-12" (Dwight) or even "The Big Fundamental" even though so many journalist, analysts and reporters claim that he is a power forward.
Now let us see your choice on who is the NBA´s best centre in terms of individual ability and team performance.
INDIVIDUAL ABILITY
Defence
Inditimidation
Energy
Shotblocking ability
Defensive Rebounding
As a weakside helper
Offence
Mid range jumper
Inside scoring ability
Back to the basket moves
Effectiveness in the post
Offensive Rebounding
TEAM PERFORMANCE
Performance in the regular season
Performance in the post season
OTHER QUESTIONS
How valuable is he for the team both offensively and defensively?
How much can he change the game on both ends?
How much does the opposition need to adjust their defensive and offensive strategies once he enters the game?
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