Top 5 Lakers Centers

Written by Daniel Buerge on 09/22/2009 in Editorials - 13 Comments

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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http://twitter Robert Roybal

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!!
Kirby Alexander

Can’t argue w/that list.
Kirby Alexander

Can’t argue w/that list.
http://twitter.com/THE_REAL_J Jay A

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.
http://twitter.com/THE_REAL_J Jay A

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.
Jade Marcos

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!
Jade Marcos

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!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Len-Gillman/1481004017 Len Gillman

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!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Len-Gillman/1481004017 Len Gillman

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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Louie

Kareem Abul Jabbar, was not only the Greatest Center ever ! ! ! But is and was the GREATEST Player ever to play the basketball game.