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NBA: Top Centers In 2015-16

By Colby Giacubeno

Jan 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Kings 117-116 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia (27) during the game at the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks defeat the Kings 117-116 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first quarter of a basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) shoots over New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first quarter of a basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 5 Nikola Vucevic

Total C rating: 27.8

Vucevic was a part of the trade that involved Dwight Howard, Andre Iguodala, Andrew Bynum, and Arron Afflalo. Magic fans had no idea that they were getting a player with as much skill as Vucevic possesses. After one season with Philadelphia, he was averaging just 5.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Vucevic has since blossomed into one of the best centers in the NBA.

Vucevic has the ability to shoot from 15 feet and make shots consistently, but his preference is to catch the ball on the block and shake his defender for an easy bucket. His numbers are down slightly from last season, but he is still putting up and impressive 16.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

The Orlando Magic got off to a strong start, but ever since the new year, they haven’t been able to pull out a victory–losing four-straight games. After being in the middle of the pack of the playoff teams in the Eastern Conference, they are now barely holding on with the eighth seed and a 19-17 record.

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