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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 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) drives in the second quarter as Philadelphia 76ers forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) defends at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) drives in the second quarter as Philadelphia 76ers forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) defends at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Marc Gasol

The veteran. Marc Gasol has proven that Father Time has not caught up to him quite yet. Gasol is still one of the best centers in the league at age 31. The 7’1″ center has been one of the most consistent big men since coming in to the league in 2008.

Gasol is averaging a career-high 19.9 points per game, which ranks fourth among centers. His offensive outpouring might be because of point guard Mike Conley‘s absence but regardless, Gasol is having a career year on the offensive side of the ball.

He has averaged 1.1 blocks per game or more in all nine seasons he’s been in the league, averaging 1.6 this season.

His rim protecting ability has been a staple for the Memphis Grizzlies and he currently ranks No. 1 in career blocks (909) ahead of his older brother, Pau Gasol (877), in Grizzlies’ history.

Zach Randolph is the current franchise leader in total rebounds with 5,155, but Gasol ranks second. He has tallied 4,571 total rebounds and is averaging 7.7 per game throughout his career.

Gasol may not have many years left in the tank, but for now, he remains one of the more dominant centers in the league.