Best Centers in NBA: Top 5 Centers in the NBA today

#2 Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid

2017-18 Regular Season Per-Game Stats: 22.9 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.6 steals, 1.8 blocks

Joel "The Process" Embiid possesses has a ridiculously diverse skill-set. He's a modern-day big. He's the modern-day version of Hakeem Olajuwon. The talent, the moves, the smoothness, the strength; everything about his game reminds us of Hakeem.

Make no mistake, Embiid is already a top-tier elite player. He was injured through 2 seasons but now he's an All-Star. Embiid is also a top level defensive player (arguably as good as Rudy Gobert). He is a gifted player with moves and footwork that are as good as anybody in the league. He's most dangerous when he's sharing the floor with Ben Simmons because they make a great 1-2 punch (like Magic and Kareem).

However, there are certain areas where Embiid can still improve. For starters, he needs to become a better passer. He attracts a lot of double teams and hence, there's always a free man on the floor for Embiid to find. Other 2 areas would be being fitter and reduce turnovers (3.7 per game).

He is the GOAT of social media, flawlessly trolling everyone with his witty comebacks and funny captions but he backs it up with great performances every night. He has the right mix of flair and skill which makes him an instant hit!