10 BEST Shot Blockers In NBA History

Here is our take on the top 10 greatest shot blockers of all time.

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10 BEST Shot Blockers In NBA History

[TBSandNFL]

Bradley wasn't always dunked on, it was just always a big deal when it happened because of his height.

[Hendrixxx]

“2 dpoys, 7 allstars, and nearly killed Jeff Van Gundy” was not expecting that last bit 😂😂

[yshuproblem]

The greatest injustice to Bill Russell's stats was they never recorded blocks. Bill and Wilt are really #1 or #2 all time leader in blocks in either order.

[dulogmaz]

Ben Wallace and Dwight definitely deserve an Honorable mention. Maybe even Rudy. Rudy doesn't have a lot of BPG because of the 3pt evolution, more and more possessions end in 3s.

[wellhellothere]

U forgot to mention Mark Eaton’s and Manute Bol’s passing. RIP to both of ‘em 😢

[bricefleckenstein]

9:14
Wilt is documented (though not OFFICIALLY) as having had a QUINTUPLE double.
Both he and Bill Russell probably managed more than one quadruple double.
Larry Bird shorted HIMSELF of a quad double once - had points rebounds and assists but was one steal short at the end of 3 quarters in one game, but sat out the 4'th entirely as the Celtics were up 27 at the end of three.
"I've already done enough damage...."

[Ivander]

Glad Theo Ratliff made the list, thought of him as well before clicking. Early-mid 2000's Ben Wallace would have deserved to be mentioned as well though.

[hyhy_hehe]

dikembe really sounds like the cookie monster tho

[pm]

Not even a Ben Wallace mention? 4 time DPOY?? Come one I love this channel but how can you forget about Big Ben lol

[ersonvelasco]

Ben “Big Ben” Wallace may not be included on the list but his block highlights are one of the bests and monstrous specially for an undersize player for his position..,

[donbush]

Mark Eaton 3.5 per game
May you Rest In Peace

[TrollfaceDarkBruhLmao]

Players:
- Shawn Bradley
- Theo Ratliff
- Patrick Ewing
- Alonzo Mourning
- Kareem Abdul Jabbar
- Manute Bol
- Dikembe Mutombo
- David Robinson
- Mark Eaton
- Tim Duncan
- Bill Russell
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Hakeem Olajuwon

[charleslalawigan]

The Goat Jared Dudley averaging about 15 blocks per game on his off nights and not even an honorable mention.

[deni]

Bill Russell invented shot blocking and some might say him and Wilt averaged close to 7-8 blocks a night.I dont agree with David Robinson being #3 and Wilt and Russell not making the list.

[edogthebigdog]

How is Dwight Howard not even an honorable mention?

[PhoenixAscending]

Tim Duncan should have had a quadruple double in the NBA finals, but the refs screwed him. They didn't give him two assists that were clearly his. League should have corrected these mistakes

[holdenjames]

Day 13 of asking nonstop sports to bring back the deep voice guy

[ronaldsmith]

I love defensive big men.That along with his work effort is the main reasons Shaq isn't in my top nba centers of all time.But respect the business man he has become.

[fernandoramoa]

as a center myself l was known for being a blocker in my old days. l wasn't very tall (6'2') but l sure had a monkey armspan of 6"10'. l'd have a solid 3-4 blcks per game, to the point the mere fact a shooter saw me advance to cover his shot was enough to have him miss the rim by a foot.
Blocking is a serious gamble. Every attempt comes with the highest chance of a fault and the risk of being fouled outta the game. l'd say this is why many centers and coaches focus on other defensive aspects leaving the hard block only as a last resort, under certain circumstances.
In a game that is all about the dunk, it's a mathematical certainty you shall get dunked on your face 10 times for every 1 block you do, but if you're mentally strong you would know that when you succeed, the pay is the sweetest. l can guarantee if you block that star player ONE TIME having him crumble shattered to the ground like a building during demolition with the roar of the crowd they'll remember you FOR EVER regardless of how many times he takes revenge, retaliates and marks you for life, and defends himself when telling the story the truth is you fn OWNED him and everyone knows it.
Whoever really focused on being a blocker would know it's another mindset than the typical center job. ld say it's 100% instinct. It takes a certain "nose" to see it coming. lt's like you have to somehow stay hidden around the rim to lure the attacker in; you leave just about a gap. In a split second you can tell in his posture and in eyes he's taken the bait and his engagement is imminent. Right when he takes elevation you come outta the shadows and blow his ass to the stands. ROAR.
l'd say 100% of successful blocks happen because they don't see you. Obviously l wont compare my lowly self to these stars but l wanted to tell how it feels since blocking was never taught to me

[idk-ykxo]

Wilt is the best shot blocker ever only I blocks were counted it was reported that he had over 10000 of them