Updated: Jan 10, 2008, 3:50 PM

Vote: What makes a good center?


 Duncan and Camby
Tim Duncan and Marcus Camby are both competing for a spot on the All-Star team.
 
It's easy to spot an NBA center. In a court full of people who are considered undersized if they're six feet or smaller, he's the tall one.

But what makes a center? Tim Duncan has been characterized as a center, but does he play like a true one? Is he more of a hybrid?

The centers listed as candidates for this year's All-Star teams differ wildly in their styles and skills. Rebounding is certainly a priority, but would you sacrifice the ability to score for that? What about the defensive ability to swat away shots?

It could be that it depends on the individual player, but whose style do you prefer? Cast your vote now!

  • 1) Is Tim Duncan a true center?
  • 2) Who should start at center for the Western Conference in the All-Star Game?
  • 3) Who should start at center for the Eastern Conference in the All-Star Game?
  • 4) What is the most important skill for a center?
  • 5) Who is the best center under the age of 25 in the NBA?

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