A new season of the most important basketball league in the world is about to begin. Many fans will be interested in the players’ performances not only for the pleasure of seeing them on the pitch, but also to help them in theirs Fantasy NBA. With this in mind, therefore, let’s find out role by role which are the best names to focus on to have a successful season. Today we will talk about what the 5 best centers +1 absolutely worth taking if you want to bet on important forces under the scoreboards.
Bonus: Alperen Sengun
Sengun was one of the best surprises of last season. The Rockets center made an important leap in quality, averaging 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 5 assists. Definitely important numbers, which earned him the nickname “new Jokic” also considering the several triple-doubles recorded on the scoresheet. This could be the definitive year of his consecration, placed totally at the center of the project by Houston.
5. Karl-Anthony Towns
Last season Karl-Anthony Towns he has shown that he is capable of producing important numbers consistently, while also managing to be efficient on both ends of the pitch. The numbers are all there to see: 21.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists. It remains to be understood what his insertion and impact will be within the New York Knicks, the only doubt about his performance, but potentially the marriage is decidedly functional.
4. Anthony Davis
The talent of Anthony Davis it is there for all to see and talking about it has now become banal. The Lakers center is a great offensive producer, capable of averaging 24.7 points and 12.6 rebounds. In addition to this, the former Pelicans also guarantees important numbers from a defensive point of view, having recorded 2.3 blocks on average last season. The most important question mark about him always remains the same: physical condition. Taking him also means taking on the risk of Davis missing several games, so it’s better to do so if you are also covered in another way.
3. Domantas Sabonis
Now established leader of the Sacramento Kings, Domantas Sabonis he is one of those players who cannot be missed for his NBA Fantasy. Not a great scorer, the Lithuanian is nevertheless a constant double-double machine. Last season he recorded 19.4 points, 13.7 rebounds and even 8.2 assists. Best rebounder in the League, taking him means guaranteeing important bonuses every time Sabonis takes the court.
2. Joel Embiid
To explain why you should take Joel Embiid for the NBA Fanta it would be enough to say that last season the Sixer big man was the best scorer in the League, with an average of 34.7 points scored. If you add the 11 rebounds to these, you have a perfect player from a statistical point of view. Pay attention, however, to his physical strength. Last year Embiid played only 39 games and Philadelphia has already announced that it wants to exclude him from the squad back to back this year.
1. Nikola Jokic
Obviously the number one in this ranking could not fail to be last season’s MVP, that is Nikola Jokic. His numbers are crazy: 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and 9.0 assists recorded last year. Practically an average triple double, which makes him a player with few equals and desired by all fantasy coaches. Winning it will be very difficult, but it will automatically mean projecting yourself among the most relevant teams in your championship. In the first few weeks he may struggle to find the most optimal physical condition, but once he arrives he will be unstoppable.
