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Some of the most famous basketball players of all time, from Wilt Chamberlain to Shaquille ONeal, were centers. Readers discover both the offensive and defensive responsibilities of the center on a basketball team. Accessible text introduces readers to important basketball skills, such as rebounding, boxing out, and blocking shots. The detailed main text is accompanied by fun fact boxes that provide additional information about basketball strategy and famous centers. Full-color photographs of some of the best centers of basketballs past and present create a reading experience thats as exciting as it is educational.