The center (C):中鋒
赤木剛憲
also known as the five, usually plays near the baseline or close to the basket (the "low post").
中部(C),也稱為5號位,通常在底線附近或
籃筐附近打球(「低位」)。
They are usually the tallest players on the floor.
他們通常是場上最高的球員。
The center usually scores "down low", or "in the paint" (near the basket, in the key),
中鋒通常得分位置為底線或內線得分(在籃筐附近,在關鍵位置),
but some can be good perimeter shooters.
但有些人可能是出色的外圍射手。
They are typically skilled at gathering rebounds, contesting shots and setting screens on players.
他們通常擅長收集籃板,卡位投籃和為隊友擋拆。
The center position has been traditionally considered one of the most important positions, if not the most important.
在傳統籃球裡,中心位置被認為是最重要的位置之一,即使不是最重要的位置。
Famous center players include: O'Neill, Yao Ming, Olajuwon, Akagi Takenori, etc.
著名的中鋒球員有:奧尼爾、姚明、奧拉朱旺、赤木剛憲等
Top 10 centers in NBA history
NBA歷史十大中鋒

1、奧拉朱旺
2、賈巴爾
3、奧尼爾
4、張伯倫
5、拉塞爾
6、摩西-馬龍
7、羅賓遜
8、尤因
9、沃頓
10、威利斯-裡德