This book gives a close-up look at centers in basketball, as well as introducing players in the NBA who've made names for themselves as centers.

"In basketball, play 'in the paint' is quick and hard hitting. That's why power forwards are often the toughest players on the court. With their backs to the basket, power forwards protect the free-throw lane on defense and help their teammates score points on offense. They're also ferocious rebounders"--P. [4] of cover.