Robert Parish and Wilt Chamberlain rank among all-time NBA centers

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Robert Parish and Wilt Chamberlain rank among all-time NBA centers
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HoopsHype included two former Golden State Warriors players on its list of the top 20 centers in NBA history. Robert Parish, who played four seasons for the team, holds the 13th spot on the list after a 21-season career that included four championships. Wilt Chamberlain appears at No. 3 on the ranking, recognized for his scoring and rebounding dominance during his time in the league. Chamberlain averaged 41.5 points and 25.1 rebounds over six seasons with Golden State. He holds multiple league honors including four MVP awards and seven scoring titles. The publication recently released a similar ranking for the 20 greatest power forwards in NBA history, featuring current Warriors forward Draymond Green.

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  • Robert Parish earned the 13th spot on the HoopsHype top 20 centers list.
  • Wilt Chamberlain ranked third among the greatest centers in NBA history.
  • Chamberlain recorded 41.5 points and 25.1 rebounds per game as a Warrior.
  • Parish played 1,611 career games and won four NBA championships.
  • Draymond Green was included in the separate list of top 20 power forwards.
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A couple of former Golden State Warriors were recognized as two of the greatest centers in NBA history.

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