Wilt Chamberlain. Magic and Bird basically rescued ... Prior to Russell’s entry into the league, the dominant big man had been George Mikan. He was a fine big man by the standard of his day ...

Like dinosaurs who once roamed the earth, centers used to dominate the NBA. From George Mikan to Wilt Chamberlain to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to Shaquille O'Neal, championship teams were constructed ...