Thursday's Center Value Rankings
Here are theScore's center value rankings for Thursday, March 24:
Value Rankings
PG | SG | SF | PF | C
Top Options
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Pau Gasol (CHI) | at NY | 9 |
Gasol is returning from a knee issue and may be on somewhat of a minutes restriction Thursday after playing Wednesday. Even so, Gasol's seasonal averages of 17 points, 11.2 rebounds, and four assists provide an incredibly high floor of production.
Best of the Rest
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Jordan (LAC) | vs. POR | 7 |
| Brook Lopez (BKN) | vs. CLE | 6 |
| Mason Plumlee (POR) | at LAC | 6 |
| Enes Kanter (OKC) | vs. UTA | 6 |
| Rudy Gobert (UTA) | at OKC | 6 |
| Robin Lopez (NY) | vs. CHI | 6 |
| Steven Adams (OKC) | vs. UTA | 6 |
| Omer Asik (NO) | at IND | 5 |
Jordan has combined for only 28 points and 16 rebounds in his past two games despite weak opponents in Memphis and New Orleans. He takes on a much tougher rebounding team in the Trail Blazers on Thursday so double-digit rebounds are not a guarantee.
Kanter's reduced playing time continues to limit his production. While he has posted double-doubles in three of his past four, he has only averaged 24 minutes of playing time over that stretch.
Asik has provided great value the past two games as the main big-man in New Orleans. A matchup against Indiana is tough, but he should be provided enough opportunity to return functional value.
Nothing to See Here
| Name | Opponent | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Perkins (NO) | at IND | 3 |