Top 5 Centres right now in NBA

2. Dwight Howard

The former Lakers’ rebounding and shot-blocking phenom continues to be one of the league’s best defensive centers. He’s also one of the league’s most entertaining centres.

The gregarious centre was visibly affected by his back this season but still managed to stack up the stats. He averaged 17.1 points, 12.4 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, 1.1 steals and 1.4 assists per game, all at an efficient .578 shooting from the field. It remains to be seen whether he can improve his stats at Houston.

Howard was the rebounding champion for the fifth time last season. He can pretty much do everything on the defensive end. He’s one of the best stopper’s in the league.

He owes this ability in no small part to his immense frame. At 6′ 11″, he’s not the tallest guy in the league, but he can stop pretty much anybody at his will.

Howard’s problem is his offense. Sure, he averaged 17.1 points per game last season, but most of them came from under the rim or from his put-backs. Howard’s offense is limited, mainly due to his shooting range. This guy can’t score from anywhere over 10 feet, even when he’s left open.

If he amends that, he has all the potential to be one of the greatest centres of all time. After all, he’s only 27.