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NBA Rankings: Top 10 centers for 2014-15

By Gerald Bourguet

Dec 18, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets power forward Dwight Howard (12) talks to Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets power forward Dwight Howard (12) talks to Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 2, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) motions during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Warriors 104-98. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Andrew Bogut:

2013-14 Stat Line: 67 games, 26.4 MPG, 7.3 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 1.8 BPG, 1.7 APG, .627/—/.344 shooting, 17.1 PER

Andrew Bogut’s diminishing game on offense and his propensity for nagging injury setbacks prevents him from climbing higher up the list, but his enforcer role in the paint shouldn’t be overlooked either. Last season, Bogut posted the second highest defensive rating (96.3) in the NBA and was top five in total rebounding percentage and block percentage.

Unlike some other centers who require tons of touches in the post, Bogut understands his role with the Golden State Warriors on offense. His scoring numbers limit him a little bit here, but he hasn’t minded sacrificing his individual numbers to get his teammates better looks, a cause he actively contributes to with his impressive passing skills.

On the defensive end, Bogut is a bruiser in the paint, one of the best rim protectors in the league and doesn’t mind bringing the attitude to back it all up. There are probably plenty of Dubs fans wondering “What if?” in regards to Bogut missing Golden State’s first round playoff matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers, which went to seven games without their defensive anchor. If Bogut can finally stay healthy for the playoffs, the Warriors won’t be a fun postseason opponent.

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