Why Are Centers Not Considered GOATS?

Modern sports intentionally highlights and emphasizes scoring because it is typically seen as more exciting than defense. Look at the NFL.  25-50 years ago it was truly smash mouth football where the run was as big a part of the game as the pass.  Now if you look at the QB or the WR too hard you get flagged and RB’s are just an accessory to mix up your play calling.  All because the NFL wants high scoring games.

I think this is how people tend to think where someone whom scored X points in their career is seen more favorably viewed than someone whom stopped X points in a game because for decades these sports but the spotlight on scoring.

I prefer to look at the super athletes regardless of of what position they play because they are often a human marvel.  For example, Larry Allen.  He was a total freak of nature whom could bench press something like 700lbs but could run down a linebacker.  Here is a clip of it.  And the interesting thing there is John Madden points this out in a game.  Now a days if this happened the stupid modern announcers would let it pass without a mention.

I kind of feel like the deeper I listen to GOAT conversations, they all always mention Kareem and Russell, along with Wilt. So I’m not entirely sure you’re right in your assumption.