DeMarcus Cousins lists top-5 NBA centers, includes Shaq at number one
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:46 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
DeMarcus Cousins shared his top five NBA centers during a livestream on August 1, 2026. He ranked Shaquille O'Neal first, followed by Hakeem Olajuwon, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, David Robinson, and Dwight Howard., Cousins omitted legends Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, which has sparked discussion among fans and analysts. Cousins' criteria for his list appear to reflect his personal preferences rather than typical industry standards, emphasizing his individual approach to center rankings.
- •Cousins ranked Shaquille O'Neal as the top center.
- •He included David Robinson at number four, diverging from conventional rankings.
- •Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell were left off his list.
- •Cousins achieved four All-Star selections during his career.
- •Discussion around his list is reigniting center ranking debates.
- 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Where NBA legend Shaq ranks on DeMarcus Cousins’ top-5 NBA centers of all time list
"DeMarcus Cousins revealed his top five centers of all time, and his list left out two names most rankings wouldn't dare skip.
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