The Best Denver Nuggets Centers of All Time

Ranker NBA
Updated June 23, 2023 1.8K votes 388 voters
Over 300 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Denver Nuggets Centers of All Time
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Vote up the players who had the most success for the Denver Nuggets

Big fan of Denver basketball? Then check out this list of Denver Nuggets centers with photos and seasons played with the team. It includes almost every center from throughout Denver Nuggets history, including current centers and past ones. Featuring some of the greatest NBA centers of all time, the best Nuggets Cs include Dikembe Mutombo, Marcus Camby, Dan Issel, and Danny Schayes.

In the 2017-18 NBA season, the current Denver Nuggets starting Cs and backup Cs are Nikola Jokic and Mason Plumlee. 

Who are the best centers in Denver Nuggets history? Here is every player who has ever held the position of Denver Nuggets center.

Most divisive: Mason Plumlee
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  • Nikola Jokić
    1
    260 votes

    Nikola Jokić

    Seasons: 2018, 2017, 2016

  • Dikembe Mutombo
    2
    183 votes

    Dikembe Mutombo

    Seasons: 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992

  • Dan Issel
    3
    128 votes

    Dan Issel

    Seasons: 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976

  • Marcus Camby
    4
    105 votes

    Marcus Camby

    Seasons: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

  • Nene Hilario
    5
    81 votes

    Nene Hilario

    Seasons: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

  • Chris Andersen
    6
    56 votes

    Chris Andersen