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The 12 Best Boston Celtics Centers of All Time

By YPB Team

Banner-raising anchors, undersized battlers and modern floor-spacers all staked a claim to the middle in Boston. Cast your vote!

  1. Bill Russell — ranked #11
    Bill Russell
    The 11-time champion and defensive revolutionary widely considered the greatest winner in team sports.
    1000pts
  2. Robert Parish — ranked #22
    Robert Parish
    'The Chief', a four-time champion whose durability made him the NBA's all-time games-played leader.
    785pts
  3. Dave Cowens — ranked #33
    Dave Cowens
    The undersized, relentless MVP center who led Boston to titles in 1974 and 1976.
    500pts
  4. Al Horford — ranked #44
    Al Horford
    The versatile modern big man who stretched the floor and won a championship with Boston in 2024.
    500pts
  5. Bill Walton — ranked #55
    Bill Walton
    The Hall of Fame center whose Sixth Man of the Year season powered the legendary 1986 title team.
    500pts
  6. Ed Macauley — ranked #66
    Ed Macauley
    The 1950s All-Star center whose trade helped bring Bill Russell to Boston.
    500pts
  7. Robert Williams III — ranked #77
    Robert Williams III
    'Time Lord', an elite shot-blocker and lob threat of the recent Celtics core.
    409pts
  8. Kendrick Perkins — ranked #88
    Kendrick Perkins
    The bruising defensive enforcer at the heart of the 2008 championship frontcourt.
    300pts
  9. Kristaps Porziņģis — ranked #99
    Kristaps Porziņģis
    The seven-foot shooter whose two-way play anchored the Celtics' 2024 championship run.
    300pts
  10. Daniel Theis — ranked #1010
    Daniel Theis
    The hustling German big man who started at center during multiple deep playoff runs.
    300pts
  11. Kelly Olynyk — ranked #1111
    Kelly Olynyk
    The skilled stretch big remembered for his explosive Game 7 performance against Washington.
    300pts
  12. Kevin Garnett — ranked #1212
    Kevin Garnett
    The fiery defensive anchor who often manned the middle for the 2008 champions.
    167pts

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