After a long period of silence, the center group finally showed a glorious reappearance in the NBA League. With the increase in the rhythm of playing with the league over time, today's standard center play or definition may not be what it used to be, but at least the middle and new generation of centers have found a way to become stars in the league and even become cornerstones.
The new 21-22 season will start in October, so here you can take a preview of the top combat strength of each position with the author's footsteps. Taking the recent situation of the players as a reference, in the active NBA center, on the top 10, which representative players should be on the list? In this article, the author will list the list for your reference. Of course, this article only represents the author's family's words, if there are lost pearls or debatable choices, welcome to share in the message area.
Miles Turner (Pacers)
Last season's stats: Averaged 12.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.4 blocks per game, shooting 47.7 percent from the field, 33.5 percent from three-point range and 78.2 percent from the free throw line.
When it comes to the representative of the defensive center, fans will think of the French god Tagobert first. After Gobert, Miles Turner is worthy of a nomination. Because he started in his first season, Miles Turner will make fans feel that he has been active in the league for a long time, but in fact he is only 24 years old this year, not necessarily entering his peak.
As a sweeping interior defender, Miles Turner has a wide range of defenses, can follow up to the three-point line to supplement, and the individual block number leads the league. Over the past few years, Miles Turner has also been ranked high on dpoy's annual selection.
However, because of this style of play, Miles Turner really spends less time in the box and the rebounding numbers are not good. On the offensive end, because of the growth of partner Sabonis, Miles Turner, who originally had his own set, also needed to go out and pull singles space for him. During the transition, Miles Turner was often active outside waiting for the ball to catch and shoot, and his archery skills needed to be improved.
Clint Capela (Eagle)
Last season's stats: Averaged 15.2 points, 14.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game, shooting 59.4% from the field and 57.3% from the free throws.
Capela, nicknamed "Cake King", has a style of play like a nickname, and her ability to follow up to finish eating cake is extremely strong, but her independent offensive performance is mediocre. Under the excellent physical fitness and card awareness, Capela's rebounding numbers have been outstanding for many years.
The excellent ability to block and dismantle is an important element of Capela's ability to achieve a place in the league's top center, and after the blocking partner around him was replaced by Harden to Trae Young, Capela's outstanding performance on Pick & Roll has not diminished. Fly in the ointment, Capela belongs to the regular season fierce, playoffs withered players, each year the playoff scoring numbers have to be cut according to the regular season.
VIII. Jonas Valanciunas (Grizzlies)
Last season's stats: Averaged 17.1 points, 12.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, shooting 59.2 percent from the field, 36.8 percent from three-point range and 77.3 percent from the free throws.
Since entering the league in 12/13 and starting with the Raptors, Varan has spent six seasons in Toronto, during which time he has been a competent starting center and tepid. Since switching to the Grizzlies in 18/19, Valanciunas' performances have taken it up the ladder and have moved into the ranks of quasi-star centers.
In terms of style, Valanciunas is quite close to Vucevic, and the offensive style of combat is quite versatile, but the attack that is more majestic, moves slightly slower, and goes out is only slightly discounted. In my opinion, Varan and the Grizzlies are worth looking forward to in the new season. Because last season, Varan showed signs of getting better and better, repeatedly saving the Grizzlies on the way to playoff tickets.
VII. DeAndre Ayton (Sun)
Last season's stats: Averaged 14.4 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 62.6% from the field and 76.9% from the free throws.
With no shortage of ball-handling singles and shooters on the team, DeAndre Ayton's average of shots per game this season has been compressed to an average of 10 per game, and the number of points has dropped from 18+ per game last season to 14+ this season.
Still, fans' appreciation for Ayton is growing. As a third-year center, Ayton has always been known for his precocious maturity, and the reduction in ball power corresponds to his ability to give you better efficiency.
After entering the playoffs, Ayton's all-round style is the Sun's chip in tactical scheduling, whether it is facing the Lakers, Nuggets or Clippers, Ayton has resisted in three series, averaging 15.8 points and 11.8 rebounds per game in the playoffs, 65.8% shooting rate performance, and winning the regular season with less intensity, and the potential for future big-game superstars has emerged.
Bam Adebayor (Heat)
Last season's stats: Averaged 18.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.0 blocks, 57.0 percent from the field, 25.0 percent from three-point range, and 79.9 percent from the free throw line.
Adebayor is a small-ball center and the best center in the U.S. basketball world at the moment, although he is still struggling in the fiba game. As an inside player who can be inside and out, tough in defense and soft in the hand, Adebayor has grown step by step in the Heat in the past few seasons, and the real standout has to follow until the 19/20 season.
In the last season, Adebayor went further. In terms of style, Adebayor's singles ability is not dominant, but it is very certain to integrate into the system, use tactics or cut inside to score, and the accuracy of individual shots can open up the inside space for the team. The applicability of the defensive end is Adebayo's biggest feature, he can easily sweep out, is the league's few center players who can significantly reduce the opponent's shooting rate in all defensive areas at all distances.
Carl Downs (Timberwolf)
Last season's stats: 24.8 points, 10.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, shooting 47.1 percent from the field, 38.8 percent from three-point range and 87.0 percent from the free throws.
Among the inside players, the active center representative of the "offensive kaleidoscope, defensive ten thousand stabs" was selected, and the Timberwolves were afraid that Downs was the best spokesperson. As early as shortly after entering the league, Towns became a 20+10 level center, proficient in eighteen martial arts at the offensive end, and punishing opponents with many means.
However, on the defensive end, which symbolizes effort and attitude, Downs, who is not bad in congenital conditions, is almost interesting, and has heard mostly negative reviews for a long time. Compared with the performance on the court, Towns was unable to help the Timberwolves win, and the lack of personal leadership temperament was the most regrettable part. Of course, at least last season, Towns' s stagnant performances are understandable. After all, Downs' family changes and the departure of relatives caused by the new crown on the sidelines are indeed a heavy blow.
Nikola Vucevic (Bull)
Last season's stats: 23.4 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, shooting 47.7 percent from the field, 40.0 percent from three-point range and 87.0 percent from the free throw line.
Compared with the European old iron Jokic who collided with his own name, in fact, Vucevic is closer to the traditional perception of the European heavy center, the back technique is more orthodox in the high position, the personal projection feel is soft, and in recent years, he has worked hard in the no-ball running position and range.
The magic years of Vucevic's boss correspond to the era when the influence of the center is at its most declining, and it is enough to impress the management of the NBA team to become the core, which is enough to show the strength of this person. After the Bulls teamed up with Irving, plus this season's goal scorer and DeRozan, Vucevic's Bulls may have a revival next season.
RUDY Gobert (Sir)
Last season's stats: Averaged 14.3 points, 13.5 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game, shooting 67.5 percent from the field and 67.5 percent from the free throws.
Defensive efficiency 101, offensive efficiency 131, Gobert has a significant impact on both offensive and defensive ends. As a pie-eating interior, Gobert's self-attack ability is relatively poor, but this does not mean that he did not do anything in the offensive round. Because of this, eating cake is also about methods and physical conditions, and Gobert's efficiency in ending is far better than that of ordinary pie-eating center, and he is becoming more and more skilled in blocking and dismantling.
As one of the few top inner line elders who can support the defensive system, Gobert has 3 dpoy trophies in his hands, and only Uncle Mu and Big Ben have more than him in the history of the NBA. In the 0 to 6 foot range under the basket, Gobert can average 14.6% drop the crosshairs of opponents who break into the box every game night, which is a rather frightening number.
Joel Embiid (76ers)
Last season's stats: 28.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 blocks per game, shooting 51.3 percent from the field, 37.7 percent from three-point range, and 85.9 percent from the free throw line.
In a succession of mvp honor competitions with a center forward, Embiid continued to wrestle with Jokic last season, jingling the horse's head, and finally being suppressed by Jokic with a slight disadvantage. In a way, the "Joker vs. The Emperor" playbook for the MVP Award last season is the best embodiment of the center's revival in the NBA.
Speaking of embiid's changes, one has to mention the arrival of Rivers. Years of coaching experience have proven that Rivers is a well-known manager who is relatively good at improving the team structure and neglecting to adapt to the game.
After the old man entered Philadelphia, Embiid reduced the number of rounds he had to come out to pick up the ball, played more confidently, and the physical distribution could be more concentrated on the face frame and the back frame singles. In terms of Embiid's personal performance, you will find that he has actually reduced the back punches he is famous for, adding many kinds of frame one-step to two-step jump shots, both frontal and back-frame threats.
There is no doubt that Embiid has reached its peak, and Philadelphia should have reached the final stage of cashing in on their talents, and their investment in Simmons may not be proportional to what they have received. The problem in front of the team is Simmons's handling problem.
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Last season's stats: 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 56.6 percent from the field, 38.8 percent from three-point range and 86.8 percent from the free throw line.
As the new MVP winner, Jokic is naturally the best choice for the strongest center in active duty. With Murray reimbursed, Jokic carried the offensive flag last season, averaging 14.7 shots per game to 18.0.
Behind the sharp rise in ball power is an overall increase in Jokic's shooting percentage.
Looking back at last season, Jokic's improvement is most worth mentioning, he has developed a lot of scoring moves on the offensive end, such as a variety of backward jump shots that look like passes and shots at the top of the bull's horn, which is really difficult for defenders to grasp. Jokic has also improved a lot by catching the ball and taking a step up to shoot in the middle.
As for the ability to plan, with the blessing of high vision and excellent techniques, Jokic is like opening up the perspective of God, with frequent clever passes on the court, assist numbers comparable to excellent point guards, and unicorn style continues to expand. After Murray returns and Porter Jr. continues to grow, the Nuggets are in the best time to cash in on their record this season.