$Top 5 Centers In Washington Wizards\' History$

Top 5 Centers In Washington Wizards' History

By Greg Sacidor

Top 5 Centers In Washington Wizards' History

Washington Wizards Uniform Unveiling — Before the Washington Wizards set up shop in the nation’s capital, they called the cities of Chicago and Baltimore their home. Despite only having won one NBA Championship in their history, the Wizards have had a few of the NBA’s top centers wear their uniform. Here are the top-five centers in Washington Wizards' history.

5. Brendan Haywood

Brendan Haywood Washington Wizards

5. Brendan Haywood

Brendan Haywood Washington Wizards — During the 2000s, Brendan Haywood was the anchor in the middle for the Washington Wizards. Despite only averaging 7.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game during his nine years in Washington, Haywood finds himself third on the Wizards’ career offensive rebounds list, as well as sixth on the all-time games played list.

4. Moses Malone

Moses Malone Washington Bullets

4. Moses Malone

Moses Malone Washington Bullets — Moses Malone is more recognized for his playing days in Houston and Philadelphia, than his time in Washington. But, during his brief two-year stint, Malone led the then Washington Bullets to the NBA playoffs twice. During this time, he averaged 22.2 points and 11.2 rebounds per game.

3. Manute Bol

Manute Bol Washington Bullets

3. Manute Bol

Manute Bol Washington Bullets — This 7-foot-7 center only spent four seasons in Washington, but sure made an impact during this short period of time. Manute Bol recorded a total of 908 blocks as a Washington Bullet, including 397 blocks in the 1985-86 season alone. Although he wasn't a proficient scorer or rebounder, there were few shot blockers like Bol in all of NBA history.

2. Walt Bellamy

Walt Bellamy Washington Bullets

2. Walt Bellamy

Walt Bellamy Washington Bullets — Walt Bellamy was the franchise’s first ever draft pick in 1961, back when the franchise was known as the Chicago Packers. During his Hall of Fame career, Bellamy would win the 1961-62 NBA Rookie of the Year award, as well as finish first in Wizards' history in points (27.6) and rebounds per game (16.6). Bellamy also currently stands at fourth in total rebounds (5,438) and seventh in points (9,020) on the Wizards’ all-time list.

1. Wes Unseld

Wes Unseld Washington Bullets

1. Wes Unseld

Wes Unseld Washington Bullets — Hall-of-Famer Wes Unseld spent his entire 13-year career as a member of the Washington franchise. In 1968-69, Unseld was named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year, as well as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. Along with being a member of the 1978 Washington Bullets team that won the franchise’s only NBA Championship, Unseld ranks first in Wizards' history in games played, minutes played, rebounds, assists and fouls.

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