DeMarcus Cousins (2011-Present)
We are sure that many people will agree with us when we say that DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins is the best center in the NBA right now. He has an average of 12.1 defensive rebounds per 48 minutes played, after all. This is already the sixth-highest among centers! The talented player is also a scoring threat regardless of position. He has an average of 31.9 points per 48 minutes played, the third-highest mark among centers. Let us not forget about his defensive talents! Did you know that he averaged 2.1 steals per 48 minutes played? In 2020, he was with the Los Angeles Lakers when they won the title but did not play that season due to an ACL tear. Right now, the only issue in his way is his turnover rate.
DeMarcus Cousins (2011 Present)
Artis Gilmore (1972-1988)
Also called the “A-Train,” Artis Gilmore made history as the best rebounder to join college basketball. He was also an ABA legend until the NBA swallowed it up in 1976. He was a true high-percentage shooter. As a matter of fact, he was the all-time leader of the league in this aspect by the time he retired. He sank almost 60 percent of his shots during the course of his career! He had an average of 18.8 points and 12.3 rebounds per game. The Hall of Famer also appeared in 11 All-Star seasons, got picked for the All-Defensive first team, and was once named MVP. As you can imagine, he could score many buckets and prevent the rival players from doing much on the court. What a beast!
Artis Gilmore (1972 1988)