NBA: Adidas 5 vs Nike 5 vs Jordan 5 - Who wins?

Centers: Joel Embiid vs DeMarcus Cousins vs Blake Griffin

Adidas: Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid

Some may argue that Brook Lopez should have this spot. I pick Embiid based on how important he is to his team. Without Embiid, the Sixers are a mediocre team. Embiid has modeled his game around NBA great Hakeem Olajuwon and has shown flashes of Hakeem in his performances. He is an all-around big man with a mouth for trash talk and fingers for social media.

If he can stay healthy, he will redefine the role of an NBA center.

Nike: DeMarcus Cousins

Orlando Magic v New Orleans Pelicans

Boogie is the best center in the league. He has excellent moves and knows how to use his body to displace his competition. He is an all-around superstar with an eye for the open three. Bully ball remains his trademark even though other aspects of his game have improved tremendously. He is a three-time all-star and has also been selected to the All-NBA teams.

He needs to check his discipline to avoid his record technical fouls that have forced him to miss games through suspension.

Jordan: Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin

Before you remind me that he is a power forward, the Jordan brand has not signed a prominent center yet. He is the closest thing there is.

Blake has improved his game and taken leadership roles for the Los Angeles Clippers since the departure of Chris Paul. The Clippers in the 2009 NBA draft selected Griffin with the first overall pick.

He is a former rookie of the year and Sprite Slam Dunk competition champion. He has since been a five-time NBA All-Star and a four-time All-NBA selection. He was listed as one of the greatest rookies of all time.

With the improvement he’s had, it’s hard to pinpoint major weaknesses in his game.

Cousins > Griffin > Embiid

Verdict:

Nike has a plethora of superstars and they'd ultimately win this contest, followed by Jordan in 2nd. Adidas will be last-they have only one accomplished superstar in James Harden.