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Originally Posted by DrDoom The PF position may be more GLAMORIZED, but the C position is still the most important in the NBA. Taking out the unique and trend breaking bulls, 4 out of the last 7 championships have been won by the team with the dominant big (Shaq and '99 DRob). 6 out of the last 7 have had a former as or current as at center (Shaq, DRob, and Big Ben) and 7 out of 7 have had the dominant big man playing c for a bit (shaq there all the time, drob in 99, big ben, and Tim plays alot of c).
NEVER underestimate the power of center.
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Just for the sake of arguement...Dave was far from "dominant" during the 98-99 season. He averaged 16 and 10 which is really solid but its just that...solid. I think that what matters most is the total strength of the front line rather than simply the center or the power forward. Any team with a solid tandem in the 4-5 managed to succeed. Shaq/Horry, Duncan/Robinson, Sheed/Big Ben, Rodman/Luc Longley (easily the weakest duo on the list but combined great on the boards with good passing from Longley), Horry/Duncan have all won titles due to the complimentary nature of their games. But hey maybe I'm just crazy.