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Alright, let’s yak about these basketball fellas, the big guys in the middle, the centers, you know? The ones clogging up the paint like my chickens around feeding time.
So, they say 2024, the best centers, huh? Well, I ain’t no fancy expert, but I seen a game or two. Used to watch ’em on that old flickering TV back in the day. Now, they got these fancy names and all, but a good big man is a good big man, no matter what year it is.
First off, you gotta talk about that Joker fella, Nikola Jokic. That boy’s something else. He ain’t the fastest or the jumpin’est, but he sees the court like nobody’s business. Passes like a guard, shoots when he needs to. Reminds me of my old mule, Bess, kinda slow but always gets the job done.
Then there’s that Embiid fella, Joel Embiid. Now, he’s a beast. Big and strong, scores all kinds of ways. But he gets hurt a lot, like my ol’ rooster, always limpin’ around after a fight. Gotta stay healthy if you wanna be the best, that’s what I always say.
And don’t forget about Giannis Antetokounmpo. Yeah, yeah, I know, some folks say he’s a forward, but he plays center sometimes, and when he does, Lord have mercy! He’s like a runaway tractor, nobody can stop him. Runs, jumps, dunks… he does it all. A real force of nature, that one.
- Gotta have strength, like movin’ hay bales all day.
- Gotta have soft hands, like kneadin’ dough for biscuits.
- Gotta have smarts, like knowin’ when to plant the corn.
There’s also that Anthony Davis fella, plays for the Lakers. Skinny as a rail, but he’s got skills. Blocks shots, scores inside, can even shoot those long-range ones. He’s like a willow tree, bends but don’t break.
And then you got your young fellas, comin’ up. Like that Evan Mobley from Cleveland. Long and lanky, blocks shots like swatting flies. He needs to get stronger, though. Put some meat on those bones, like a good Sunday roast.
There’s talk about those old timers too, the ones they say were the best ever. Kareem, Shaq, Russell, Wilt… Names you hear folks whisperin’ about. I saw a bit of Shaq, he was a mountain of a man. The others, well, that was before my time, but they say they were somethin’ special. Like those giant sunflowers Pa used to grow, bigger than anything you ever seen.
You know, pickin’ the “best” is like pickin’ the best watermelon in the patch. Everyone’s got their own taste. Some like ’em big and juicy, some like ’em sweet and small. But one thing’s for sure, a good center, he changes the whole game. He protects the basket, gets the rebounds, and scores when you need him to. He’s the anchor, the backbone, the foundation. Like the well on our farm, gotta have it or nothin’ works.
So, who’s the best in 2024? Well, it depends who you ask. But if you want my two cents, it’s that Joker fella. He just knows how to play the game. He ain’t flashy, but he’s steady and reliable. Like a good ol’ hound dog, always there when you need him.
But hey, what do I know? I’m just an old woman who likes watching basketball. But I tell you what, these big fellas, they’re somethin’ to see. They’re the heart and soul of the game, and they make it exciting to watch. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go feed my chickens. They’re squawkin’ louder than a referee’s whistle!
Tags: NBA, Centers, 2024, Basketball, Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Evan Mobley, Best NBA Centers
