The 20 Greatest Centers in NBA History

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Major Awards: 2 NBA titles, 1 Finals MVP, 4 MVPs, 7 All-NBA first-team selection, 13 All-Star selection, 2 All-Defensive first-team selections

NBA standings: 1st in rebounds, 7th in scoring, 83rd in assists

He was the most offensively dominant big man in NBA history, but that was partly due to the level of competition. Wilt Chamberlain What he faced in his time. Still, when Chamberlain was at the level of dominance he was at, who cares who he was up against?

Chamberlain’s team success was somewhat lacking, as the regular season was better than the playoffs, which many believe was due to his unreliable free throws and his reluctance to be fouled out in close games.

Chamberlain’s single-season rebounding and scoring records are unassailable. He also had the second-highest scoring average behind Jordan. And if MJ had played another year with the Wizards, Chamberlain would actually be first in those statistics. Chamberlain is also the only player to lead the league in total points, rebounds, and assists in a single season, and he retired as the all-time leader in scoring and rebounding.