NBA: Ranking The Top 10 Centers In The NBA Entering 2016-17

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Mar 28, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) is pressured by Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the second half at American Airlines Arena. The Heat won 110-99. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Brook Lopez, Brooklyn Nets

Counting Stats: 20.6 points, 7.8 rebounds,

PER: 21.7

WS: 6.2

VORP: 2.1

Brook Lopez isn’t considered by most as one of the better centers in the NBA, mostly because he isn’t as flashy as some of the other players on this list. Either that, or because he hasn’t had much team success with the Brooklyn Nets. He’s actually been one of the few bright spots on the team recently.

However, he’s more than just a solid player. He can score and rebound (most of the time) effectively. He has a sweet jumper and an array of post moves to choose from. When he’s on his offensive game, he’s one of the most difficult bigs to cover.

Lopez isn’t going to make many headlines this season, but you can bet that he’s going to do what he’s been doing for the better-part of his first eight years in the NBA.

Next: No. 9

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