2. George Mikan
Mikan is commonly credited with changing the game of basketball. When he began his professional career in 1946 big men were not known for their power, rebounding, and shot-blocking. Mikan, however, rapidly changed that as he developed skills that would benefit him due to his size and strength over the rest of the league. Mikan won four NBA championships with the Minneapolis Lakers and was one of the NBA’s Top 50 Greatest Players list. His legacy still is relevant today, as many rules had to be changed or adjusted due to Mikan’s dominance down low. Mikan established the center position as we all know it today, and is truly one of the most remarkable players in Lakers, and league history.
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I agree to all lof them. LA has had and do have the best centers in the NBA history. LA is the best team all time due to the center position always has an icon player n da middle. GO LAKERS!!! LAKER FAN 4 LIFE!!
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Can’t argue w/that list.
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I like the list…not sure I agree with the order, but with the top four who they are, you can make a legit argument for any of them as best center.
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Completely utterly agree with Kareem topping all. He was the reason my dad became a huge fan of basketball & the Lakers, thus the reason why I’m a ridicious fan of the purple & gold. Thank goodness for being blessed with all our big men… my dad’s generation as well as mine!
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5 Best centers all time. 1. George Mikan 2. Bill Russell 3. Wilt Chamberlain 4 Kareem 5. Shaq this list was by age.
Wilt was the NBA’s best of the best!
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