Philadelphia 76ers: 2023 offseason starting center rankings

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10. Nikola Vucevic, Bulls

Since being traded to the Chicago Bulls a few seasons ago, Nikola Vucevic has become a much more of a stretch big man than what he was for most of his career. Vucevic is a double-double machine and the 6-foot-10 big man is an underrated defender.

9. Myles Turner, Pacers

Myles Turner had a career year scoring and rebounding the ball with the rebuilding Indiana Pacers. The 6-foot-11 big man is the best pure 3-and-D big man in the NBA. His production should continue to be impressive now that he doesn’t have to share the court with Domantas Sabonis.

8. Deandre Ayton, Suns

When Deandre Ayton is fully engaged as a player, he’s easily a top-five center in the NBA. Hopefully, now that the 6-foot-11 big man has a new head coach with the Phoenix Suns in Frank Vogel, he can reach his full potential. The two-way big man is one of the more prominent names that could be traded this season.

7. Brook Lopez, Bucks

Brook Lopez was able to secure a big payday from the Milwaukee Bucks despite being a 15-year veteran. It probably has something to do with the fact that the 7-footer has transformed himself into one of the best defensive centers in the league. He’s more than just a 3-and-D big due to him making an all-star game during his youth as an interior scorer.

6. Kristaps Porzingis, Celtics

Thanks to having a career year with the Wizards last season, Kristaps Porzingis was able to get traded to the Boston Celtics and receive an extension. The 7-foot-3 big man might be one of the more underrated two-way bigs in the NBA, but outside of last season, health has been a problem for the European big man.