Top 5 Lakers Centers

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

3. Shaquille O’Neal

Now I understand that many of you may still feel slightly bitter towards O’Neal due to the circumstances surrounding his departure from the Lakers in 2004, but there is no question he belongs on this list. One of the most dominant big men in the history of the league, O’Neal was truly an unstoppable force. Arguably the most physically imposing center in history, O’Neal led the Lakers to three consecutive NBA titles from 2000 until 2002, taking home the Finals MVP in all three seasons. O’Neal also won the NBA MVP award in 2000. Opponents strategy to containing O’Neal was to foul him endlessly, as western conference contenders would stockpile big men purely for their ability to bring six fouls to the game.

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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.