The Most Iconic Centers In The History Of The NBA

Published on 01/18/2021
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Zydrunas Ilgauskas (1998-2011)

Zydrunas Ilgauskas was born in Kaunas, Lithuania, and it was here that he made his professional debut. He was drafted in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round as the 20th pick. His career spanned 13 years in which he played for the Cavs every season apart from his final one, where he featured for the Miami Heat. In 2012 he returned to the Cavs as a special advisor for the team.

Zydrunas Ilgauskas (1998 2011)

Zydrunas Ilgauskas (1998 2011)

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Ralph Sampson (1984-1992)

Sampson is a 4-time All Star and has averaged over his career 15.4 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. He was chosen as the All-Star Game MVP in 1984 and was a member of the All-NBA Team too. He was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 2012 and will be best remembered for his time with the Houston Rockets.

Ralph Sampson (1984 1992)

Ralph Sampson (1984 1992)

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