A recent survey among some of the top professional basketball experts put Orlando Magic superstar Dwight Howard as the top center in the National Basketball Association today. Gifted with great athleticism and youth, the experts said Howard is the most dominant player in the NBA today and the top man in his position in the premier professional basketball league in the planet. The experts said although Howard's potential had yet to be fully developed especially his offensive game, the Orlando Magic superstar has shown the world that he can takeover games anytime with his offence and defense. Having a jolly personality who always smile, Howard is a goofy player who contribute from both ends of the court. A very dominant force inside, Howard had been credited for leading the Magic to the playoffs the past NBA seasons. In the forthcoming 2010 NBA season, the experts said Howard will continue to dominate the NBA and hold on to his status as the top center in the league. Howard's offence is also expected to further improve after the American basketball superstar undertook some basketball training with NBA great Hakeem "Dream" Olajuwon. Olajuwon a two-time NBA champion and certified NBA superstar during his era has taught Howard some offensive moves which he could use in the next NBA season. With a much improve offensive skills, Superman will be a force to reckon once the new NBA season opens next month. Taking the second spot in the best center in the NBA survey is Australian basketball superstar Andrew Bogut of the Milwaukee Bucks. Gifted with a wide array of offensive skills, Bogut has great NBA season last year as he contributed big for the Bucks in both offence and defense. The 26-year-old center is a reliable NBA player who can score and defend at the same time. Like Howard, Bogut has the defensive skills that makes him one of the most coveted NBA centers today. A former NBA number one draft pick, Bogut has shown that basketball world that the Bucks had not made a mistake when they took him in the draft. Barring any form of injury, the 2010 NBA season will be another banner year for Bogut. Aside from Howard and Bogut, New Jersey Nets young center Brook Lopez this early is considered the third top center in the NBA today. The experts credited Lopez for his great offence and respectable defense that made him average 18.8 points and 8.6 rebounds last season with 1.7 blocks and 2.3 assists. Despite a lacklustre year for the Nets the past NBA season, Lopez still shine as he shown his stuff well against some of the most veteran centers in the NBA. The experts said if the Nets will have a great NBA season this year, the NBA fans around the world can now give due credit to Lopez for his skills and talent. The new NBA season nears its opening so make it a habit to watch the professional basketball games live. Get your Cheap NBA Tickets