You'd be surprised.
Without Lopez, the 1st ranked defense (Cavs) became 26th in the league.
Centers are important and were made even more important with rule changes preventing primary defenders from being able to contain their man. Only a good rotational big, playing secondary defense can allow anyone in the NBA to defend right now.
Every single one of the top 10 defenses has a quality rotating big.
Cavs (Lopez, Allen), Bucks (Lopez, Giannis), Grizz (Jackson, Adams), Celtics (Williams, Hortford, Tatum), Heat (Bam), Suns (Ayton), etc.
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