This is second in a series of article looking at my list of top 5 NBA players at each position.  Please feel free to comment below.

1. Bill Russell – Bill Russell had amazing Defense and was an outstanding rebounder. No player impacted the game in more ways or made more winning plays than Russell. He stepped up when it mattered the most, no all-time great contributed a higher percentage of his overall value in the postseason than Russell. Career Stats: (15.1) PPG, (22.5) RPG, (4.3) APG, Five-time MVP, 12-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA selection, All-D selection, 11 Championships, HALL OF FAME

2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – Kareem was amazing in the post. His skyhook was the most unblock-able and deadliest shot in NBA History. He could play excellent D, had good vision of the court, could make great passes, and can shoot free throws too. Career Stats: (24.6) PPG, (11.2) RPG, (2.6) BPG, Six-time MVP, Two-time Finals MVP, 19-time All-Star, 15-time All-NBA selection, 10-time All-D selection, 6 Championships, Rookie of The Year, HALL OF FAME

3. Shaquille O’neal – Shaq was a scary Center. He was the best center of his generation. His size and strength overwhelmed his opponents, he also had a deft touch around the rim and carried the Lakers to three straight NBA Titles. He was the biggest and most powerful force the game has ever known. He probably had the most posterizers in the NBA, and that’s just in the post.

4. Wilt Chamberlain – Wilt had a lot of skill and his athleticism was amazing. Wilt was probably the most dominant individual in the history of sports. He set records that no one will ever come close to breaking. Wilt averaged 47.6 points over a two-season period and grabbed 20 or more boards per game for 12 consecutive seasons. He was very dominant. Career Stats: (30.1) PPG, (22.9) RPG, (4.4) APG, Four-time MVP, Finals MVP, 13-time All-Star, 10-time All-NBA selection, two-time All-D selection, Rookie of the Year, 2 Championships, HALL OF FAME

5. Hakeem Olajuwon – Hakeem was a beast in the post, he had fantastic footwork and agility. Hakeem has created moves and mastered moves that have never been seen by a big man before. He is definitely one of the greatest defensive centers ever. Career Stats: (21.8) PPG, (11.1) RPG, (3.1) BPG, MVP, two-time Finals MVP, two-time Defensive Player of the Year, 12-time All-Star, 12-time All-NBA selection, nine-time All-D selection, 2 Championships, HALL OF FAME

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