It is an evolution. A process that is still in its infancy given
the big picture perspective of the career length of some of the greatest
centers to ever roam the paint in NBA history: George Mikan – nine seasons;
Bill Russell – 14; Wilt Chamberlain
– 14; Kareem Abdul Jabbar – 21 seasons; Hakeem Olajuwon – 19; Shaquille
O’Neal – 13 (and counting). Passing the midseason portion of only his
th
