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The Five Superstars Who Invented the Modern NBA

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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The Evolution of the Center: From Dominance to Versatility

This chapter examines the transformation of the center position in the NBA, tracing its dominance from the 1960s to the shift towards versatile non-centers by 2020. It highlights the rise of skilled international big men like Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid, contrasting their training methods with those of American players. The discussion also addresses the changing basketball strategies and the importance of team depth in the current NBA landscape.

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