Top 5 Lakers Centers

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

Lakers Nation caps off our positional Top 5 lists with the big men in the middle, centers. After searching through the point guards, shooting guards, small forwards, and power forwards, it is time to finish off with the most prestigious position the Lakers have to offer.

1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Perhaps the most impressive thing about the Lakers centers is that the number one ranked player has scored more points than any other player in NBA history, yet it is still debatable whether he belongs on the top of this list. However, while it may be argued, there are very few members of Lakers Nation that will complain about this placement. Abdul-Jabbar played for the Lakers from 1975 until 1989 during, which he won five NBA championships, 3 NBA Most Valuable Player awards, and the NBA Finals MVP award in 1985. Abdul-Jabbar had the unstoppable skyhook, which led to 38,387 career points, more than any other player to ever step on the floor.

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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.