While Dwight Howard gets little love, he remains an impact player when healthy. Along with Andre Drummond and Hassan Whiteside, he should be the most coveted guy of a very deep 2016 free agent center class.
POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
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Restricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Detroit
16.2 ppg, 14.8 rpg
Always had the tools to become a dominant big man in the NBA. He started to live up to that potential in 2015-16. Absolutely needs to improve free-throw shooting, though. |
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Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Miami
14.2 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 3.7 bpg
Obviously, his 2014-15 performance was no fluke as he averaged a double-double again. Will dunk and block anything around the basket. Some questions about his focus. |
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Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: Houston
13.7 ppg, 11.8 rpg
He may no longer be the impact player he once was, but teams will be lining up for his services if he opts out of his contract with the Rockets. |
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4. Al Jefferson
Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Charlotte
12.0 ppg, 6.4 rpg
The low-post maestro has made eight figures for almost a decade. Can that streak continue with his numbers declining? |
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5. Tim Duncan
Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: San Antonio
8.6 ppg, 7.3 rpg
Can he prolong his career with Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge leading the way in San Antonio? |
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6. Joakim Noah
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Chicago
4.3 ppg, 8.8 rpg
Really rough year for the Bulls' big man. First he lost his starting job, then got injured. |
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7. Festus Ezeli
Restricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Golden State
7.0 ppg, 5.9 rpg
Not much of a weapon offensively, but makes an impact on the defensive end with a big body and great athleticism. Somebody is going offer him crazy money. |
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Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Dallas
8.6 ppg, 9.4 rpg
Frustrates opponents with his physical play and does all those little things that help teams win. A fan favorite in every city he's played. |
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9. Ian Mahinmi
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Indiana
9.3 ppg, 7.1 rpg
Underrated big man that specializes in dirty work. Has yet to cash in big in the NBA and it could happen for him in 2016. |
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10. Bismack Biyombo
Player Option / Center / 6-9 / Team: Toronto
5.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg
Shot blocking is his lone outstanding skill. At age 23, still some untapped potential there. |
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Restricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Houston
6.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg
Big body, nice hook shot and capable three-point sniper. Not much of a rebounder. Back problems will scare some teams away. |
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Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Golden State
7.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg
Was one of the best bench players in the NBA last season. Regressed some this year. |
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13. Timofey Mozgov
Unrestricted / Center / 7-1 / Team: Cleveland
6.3 ppg, 4.4 rpg
A space-eater that was a fantastic fit in Cleveland last season. Not so effective this year while dealing with physical problems. |
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14. Nenê
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Washington
9.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg
Nice offensive player that takes high-percentage shots. Rebounding the ball is certainly not a strength. |
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15. Roy Hibbert
Unrestricted / Center / 7-2 / Team: LA Lakers
5.9 ppg, 4.9 rpg
At his best, he was a devastating defensive force with the ability to do some damage offensively. We have not seen his best version lately, though. Has had a rough time adjusting to small-ball era. |
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16. Miles Plumlee
Restricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Milwaukee
5.1 ppg, 3.8 rpg
Not as good as brother Mason, but quite a presence on the defensive end too. |
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17. Amare Stoudemire
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Miami
5.8 ppg, 4.3 rpg
Still producing at a good rate offensively, but he will not give you much on the other side of the court. |
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