Top 5 NBA Centers of all time

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#1 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Los Angeles Lakers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (R)

Career Averages: 24.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 55.9% FG

Notable Achievements: Only player to win six regular season MVP awards

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If his achievements aren't enough to hand it to him, the longevity of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's career ensures he gets the top spot on this list.

He played for over 20 years in the league, winning six NBA Championships, being named Finals MVP in two of them (1971,1985). He is a 19-time All-Star, making it to the All-NBA teams 15 times.

Jabbar was never a liability on the floor. His mobility for a 7'2" center allowed the Lakers to not only run quick-paced Showtime offence but thrive while still having their defensive anchor on the floor. And never attempt to summarize Kareem's career without mentioning his unguardable skyhook.

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