NBA Player Rankings: Top-10 Centers in the NBA
By Dan Waldman
May 13, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center
Marc Gasol(33) drives past Golden State Warriors center
Festus Ezeli(31) during the third quarter in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 98-78. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
1. Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies
2014-2015 Stats: 17.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists
Marc Gasol earns the No. 1 center ranking for this upcoming season. With his infallible fundamentals and polished scoring touch, Gasol just edged out DeMarcus Cousins. Also the Kings are a mess and I have no idea what is going to happen in Sacramento this year. But the Gasols are like a fine wine and they get better with age.
Gasol was estimated to have contributed 10.2 wins to the Grizzlies last season, according to basketball-reference.com, which is only six wins less than the Timberwolves had all season. Gasol has a replete arsenal of offensive weapons, and is a lethal midrange shooter. He also is an absurdly good passer for a center, and averaged more assists per game than Grieves Vasquez, Zach LaVine and Marcus Smart.
Gasol is the most complete center in the NBA, which is why he tops my rankings. Let me know if you agree in the comment section below.