10 best centers in the NBA today

#2 Rudy Gobert - Utah Jazz

Rudy Gobert

Ever since the Utah Jazz traded Enes Kanter in 2015, Rudy Gobert's stock has gone up with each game. Last year, he was a legitimate contender for Defensive Player of the Year and now with the team's other All-Star Gordon Hayward gone, the Jazz's fortunes are heavily dependent on Gobert.

Gobert doesn't provide a lot of offense to his team but in a league that isn't devoid of any offense, the Jazz aren't exactly complaining. He is 7-foot-1 but extremely mobile and agile for his size, which provides the team with a center they can funnel all penetration towards.

Gobert led the league last season in blocks, averaging 2.6 per game. He was second in the league in field goal percentage making 66.1% of his attempts.

Here's the stat that defines his value to the team and explains why Gobert is ranked No. 2 here: He is the only player in the top 3 of the league for offensive (129.1, 3rd) and defensive rating (99.2, 3rd).