It does seem that “Centers” these days are being re-defined completely from what fans have come to think of in the past. Centers these days are faster, smaller, more athletic and have skills that would be most prevalent in a SG or SF. While it does seem like we’re losing a part of the game, it does make for some more impressive and entertaining games. It also allows players who wouldn’t normally fit the role of Center to showcase their dominance in other ways and better utilize their shooting skill. This could very well be some NBA brand management, especially when you focus on them completely taking the Center position off the ballot. It leads to the question: “Will, in the future, the Center position and name will be completely irrelevant and deleted from the game altogether?”
Blog: NBA Centers Facing Extinction
