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Top 5 Centers Of The First Quarter

By Kyle Tomasi

Oct 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) is defended by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) is defended by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) goes up for a shot against Charlotte Hornets forward Spencer Hawes (00) in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) goes up for a shot against Charlotte Hornets forward Spencer Hawes (00) in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Karl-Anthony Towns

For a second-year big man, Karl-Anthony Towns has proven that he is a powerhouse on the offensive end. A center that can do it all at 21, he has all the skills to be one of the most dominant centers in recent memory.

He is currently averaging 21.8 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game for the Minnesota Timberwolves and continues to awe us with his overall ability. Towns has proven to be a successful center in today’s NBA.

He can score from anywhere on the court but more importantly, he is comfortable with the ball in his hands.

Towns currently shoots 37.2 percent from behind the arc, which leaves the middle of the court open for slashers like Andrew Wiggins and Zach LaVine. He fits the mold for the Timberwolves’ offense and has the potential to thrive in their system.

Towns is one of the hybrid centers that is taking the league by storm. He doesn’t mind taking a big man off the dribble to the basket. He also doesn’t mind having a defender on his back, back to the basket and working his baby hook over a 7-footer.

This rare prowess makes Towns not only fun to watch, but a matchup nightmare for any defender.