Some basketball venues … or players Crossword Clue

 Yes, the answer to the crossword clue "Some basketball venues … or players" is centers. It can refer to the position in basketball played by the tallest player on the team, who is responsible for rebounding, passing, and defending the hoop. It can also refer to the name of a few basketball arenas, such as the Staples Center in Los Angeles and the Madison Square Garden in New York City. 

Here are some other basketball players whose names are also centers:

Wilt Chamberlain

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Shaquille O'Neal

David Robinson

Nikola Jokic

I hope this helps!