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NBA - Rank the young C/PFs
Posted on 4/3/17 at 5:17 am
Posted on 4/3/17 at 5:17 am
The NBA in recent years has seen something of a rebirth of the center position as a sudden wave of young prospects has come along. Unfortunately one of the best of the group looks like he'll continue to have injury issues but even so at least a few of these guys have legit superstar potential and will likely end up in the HOF.
If you're starting a team, how would you rank these players in terms of who you'd want both currently and moving forward?
Nikola Jokic
Karl-Anthony Towns
Joel Embiid
Kristaps Porzingis
Myles Turner
Rudy Gobert
Anthony Davis
Gobert seems to be the pretty clear choice for now but going forward KAT is pretty much the prototype for a modern NBA star center though he has a long way to go defensively. Meanwhile Jokic has potential to be the best offensive big man since Shaq but so far hasn't shown the greatest defensive upside.
Edited to include Anthony Davis. Didn't bother including him at first since he's widely regarded as a top ten player and probably the obvious #1 choice here.
If you're starting a team, how would you rank these players in terms of who you'd want both currently and moving forward?
Nikola Jokic
Karl-Anthony Towns
Joel Embiid
Kristaps Porzingis
Myles Turner
Rudy Gobert
Anthony Davis
Gobert seems to be the pretty clear choice for now but going forward KAT is pretty much the prototype for a modern NBA star center though he has a long way to go defensively. Meanwhile Jokic has potential to be the best offensive big man since Shaq but so far hasn't shown the greatest defensive upside.
Edited to include Anthony Davis. Didn't bother including him at first since he's widely regarded as a top ten player and probably the obvious #1 choice here.
This post was edited on 4/3/17 at 8:41 am
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Posted on 4/3/17 at 5:32 am to imraged
I would take Clint Capella for simple fact that he's not trying to be a fricking spot up shooter.
Porzingas will probably be the best though. Should be the best shot blocker since Robinson/Hakeem/Ewing/Mutombo
Porzingas will probably be the best though. Should be the best shot blocker since Robinson/Hakeem/Ewing/Mutombo
Posted on 4/3/17 at 7:08 am to imraged
Since AD is younger than Gobert I'm going to include him and take him #1
Posted on 4/3/17 at 7:10 am to imraged
Jokic is the best young player that no one discusses.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 7:23 am to slackster
quote:
Jokic is the best young player that no one discusses.
Huh? I guess he might not get discussed much in the main stream sports media, but he's talked about quite a bit on the more in depth NBA coverage.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 7:25 am to slackster
quote:
Jokic is the best young player that no one discusses.
He is very fun to watch.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 7:26 am to imraged
Anthony Davis
Karl Anthony-Towns
Rudy Gobert
Nikola Jokic
Kristaps Prozingis
Myles Turner
Joel Embiid
Not sure why you'd leave AD off and have Gobert on the list.
Karl Anthony-Towns
Rudy Gobert
Nikola Jokic
Kristaps Prozingis
Myles Turner
Joel Embiid
Not sure why you'd leave AD off and have Gobert on the list.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 7:28 am to Epic Cajun
quote:
Huh? I guess he might not get discussed much in the main stream sports media, but he's talked about quite a bit on the more in depth NBA coverage.
Yeah I meant he's not mainstream, even here.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 7:37 am to Epic Cajun
Think leaving Davis off because it's obvious he's choice
Posted on 4/3/17 at 8:01 am to htran90
I don't think Davis is an obvious choice over Towns. Those would be my top 2 for sure though
Posted on 4/3/17 at 9:09 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
quote:
I don't think Davis is an obvious choice over Towns. Those would be my top 2 for sure though
He's an obvious choice over Towns because he's a much better defender.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 9:12 am to imraged
Anthony Davis
Karl-Anthony Towns
Kristaps Porzingis
Myles Turner
Nikola Jokic
Rudy Gobert
Joel Embiid
Karl-Anthony Towns
Kristaps Porzingis
Myles Turner
Nikola Jokic
Rudy Gobert
Joel Embiid
This post was edited on 4/3/17 at 9:13 am
Posted on 4/3/17 at 9:14 am to slackster
quote:
Jokic is the best young player that no one discusses.
I would throw Myles Turner in that discussion as well
Posted on 4/3/17 at 9:16 am to imraged
frick it, I'll take towns over Davis. Why not?
Posted on 4/3/17 at 9:19 am to imraged
Not sure why Myles Turner is included in this discussion. He's a good player, but he's outclassed by everyone else on this list.
If I knew all would be healthy:
Anthony Davis
Joel Embiid
KAT
Jokic
Gobert
Kristaps
Myles Turner
If I knew all would be healthy:
Anthony Davis
Joel Embiid
KAT
Jokic
Gobert
Kristaps
Myles Turner
Posted on 4/3/17 at 9:27 am to slackster
Even last season most impact stats favored Jokic over Towns. Now that he's starting to put up volume numbers to match the mainstream media/fans are at least starting to take notice.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 9:44 am to imraged
Davis
Towns
Porzingis
Jokic
Gobert
Embiid (1st if healthy)
Turner
Towns
Porzingis
Jokic
Gobert
Embiid (1st if healthy)
Turner
Posted on 4/3/17 at 9:47 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
quote:
I don't think Davis is an obvious choice over Towns.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 10:19 am to DallasTiger45
quote:
Not sure why Myles Turner is included in this discussion. He's a good player, but he's outclassed by everyone else on this list.
I guess if you don't want to include defense.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 10:38 am to rockchlkjayhku11
Because he's not as good?
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