The Most Iconic Centers In The History Of The NBA

Published on 11/14/2022
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Ben Wallace (1997-2012)

Alabama-born, Wallace had a solid career where he will be most remembered for his time playing for Detroit. Wallace played over 1000 games during his career and even saw himself be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 2021. Wallace was the ultimate defensive player, having won NBA Defensive Player of the Year on four occasions. What is even more amazing is that Wallace was undrafted, the first ever to receive such recognition despite this fact.

Ben Wallace

Ben Wallace

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Rik Smits (1989-2000)

During a 12 year career, Smits remained loyal to the Indiana Pacers the whole time. He was one of the more efficient players in NBA history, averaging 50.7% from the field within his career, making the All-Star game in 1997. During his career he averaged 14.8 points per game and had a free throw percentage of 77.3.

Rik Smits (1989 2000)

Rik Smits (1989 2000)

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