Big Frame Center's strength/weakness

This weeks post will focus on the big framed center and his strengths and weaknesses. First off, a big framed center is a heavier set kid, usually somewhat muscular, and wide. He is near impossible to move down low in the paint, but on the opposite hand much slower then the lanky centers. Major strengths of the big framed center are strength, rebounding, fierce defense, and put backs. Being stronger then most out on the court makes it very easy for the center to get perfect rebounding position on the weak side. He can box out any who oppose him and rip the ball off of the glass. If on defense he can quickly outlet the ball, or if on offense, can quickly lay it up for an easy 2 points. Depending on the skill and strength of the center they could also draw a foul and possibly make a 3 point play. However there is a major downfall to the big frame center. SPEED. Being so strong they often are slower, which often causes them to be the last back on a fast break, leaving little to no opportunity for a second chance rebound unless the other players on the team are strong rebounders. This causes fast breaks to mainly be one and done's depending on the team's build. Another weakness to the big framed center can be some of their post moves. They often lack quick foot work, causing for no finesse moves. Instead they often go to their main weapon down low, the drop step. Quick, strong, and hard to counter makes it easy for the center to get lay ups. But this can only last for so long before the other team keys in on the center's drop step. Overall, a big framed center performs great in the strength department, but weak in speed and finesse.

above is an image of one of the most famous centers, Shaq! he is mid drop step, and his defender can't do anything due to his strength and sheer size.