Chicago Bulls: Top 5 Centers in Team History

By Fuad Shalhout

Chicago Bulls: Top 5 Centers in Team History

BULLS — The Chicago Bulls have won six championships in their team history. Everyone knows about Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, but there have been some really good big men to come through. Here are the top-five centers in Bulls' history.

No. 5 Dave Corzine

DAVE CORZINE

No. 5 Dave Corzine

DAVE CORZINE — In his rookie season with the Bulls (1982-83), Corzine put up 14 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, which was the best of his career. He ranks among the Bulls' career leaders in games played, offensive rebounds, defensive rebounds, total rebounds, as well as blocks.

No. 4: Bill Cartwright

BILL CARTWRIGHT

No. 4: Bill Cartwright

BILL CARTWRIGHT — Bill Cartwright was a starter on the 1991-1993 title teams and was often overlooked by playing with a certain pair named Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Cartwright was once a very good scorer, but sacrificed his numbers once he was traded to the team in 1988. Overall, he spent six years with the Bulls.

No. 3: Tom Boerwinkle

BOERWINKLE

No. 3: Tom Boerwinkle

BOERWINKLE — You've probably never heard of him, but Tom Boerwinkle spent his entire 10-year career with the Bulls. During the 1970-71 season, he averaged a career-high 10.8 PPG and 13.8 RPG. He was a solid big man that often gets overlooked.

No. 2: Joakim Noah

NOAH

No. 2: Joakim Noah

NOAH — No one plays with more passion and heart than Joakim Noah. It seems like Noah just keeps getting better and better each and every season. Winning the Defensive Player of the Year award last year, Noah is arguably the best defender in the NBA and also the best passing big man. Sure the Bulls have Derrick Rose, but Noah is Chicago's most valuable player.

No. 1: Artis Gilmore

ARTIS GILMORE

No. 1: Artis Gilmore

ARTIS GILMORE — Nicknamed the "A-Train," Gilmore averaged 18.8 points per game and 8.7 rebounds per game for his career. He made four All-Star games as a Bull and deservedly was inducted into the Hall of Fame. It makes sense that he would be No. 1 on this list.

Fuad Shalhout is a Detroit Pistons writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google

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