Blocking Legends: NBA's All-Time Leaders in Blocks

The NBA's all-time blocks leaders highlight the defensive prowess of players who have made a significant impact in protecting the rim. Hakeem Olajuwon, a legendary center, holds the top spot on the list with an impressive 3,830 career blocks. Dikembe Mutombo, known for his shot-blocking and finger-wagging celebrations, follows closely with 3,289 blocks. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, an all-time great, rounds out the top three with 3,189 blocks. These shot-blocking titans not only altered the course of games but also left an indelible mark on the league's defensive legacy. Their ability to protect the paint and deny opponents at the rim solidifies their places among the NBA's all-time blocks leaders.

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[nickchumbler]

I did the math for Wilt’s blocks, and since he averaged 8.8 blocks per game his last 112 games, and he played 1075 games, if we take into fact that he at LEAST blocked 8.8 shots his career, he would have 9, 460 blocked shots. Incredible.

[khalifahmuhammad]

Actually, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain should be at the very top of this list. Why? The NBA didn't start recording blocks as an official statistic until the 1973-74 season. Russell and Chamberlain by casual observations are the two most prolific shot blockers of all time.

[markduncan]

Hakeem was great at blocking shots as well as altering shots. The Dream is horribly under rated as an all time great center. I firmly believe that Hakeem could hang with any center of any era.

[storytimewithunclebill]

The Dream was a blocking machine. See the Towers are 5 and 6 respectively. Was fun to watch. Great video

[MAFion]

Dream's record may never be broken because half the shots in the game have moved past the three-point line.

[jayinmaine]

Yes they should have found some films of games featuring Chamberlain and Russell and after viewing many of them for each, using a logician and statistician to come up with a reasonable guesstimate. I’m sure both would blow away Olajuwon

[malakbrood]

Good to see the Gasol brothers on the list.

[shakirahmad]

I knew MJ would lead all guards in blocks

[tunanorth]

No question Wilt and Bill are #1 and #2 by a mile. The only question remains, is Nate Thurmond actually #3, or is it Kareem if you add-in the blocks he had in the 4 years he played before they were counted.

[basementcardcollector]

Wow! That top 10 is amazing! Hakeem sooo much more than #2!?!?

[jeffryhiebert]

Wilt and Russell doubled up all these dudes

[marvinjungco]

One of my favorite player Hakeem the dream olajuwon was a leader of shot blocks that was a great accomplishment by an NBA player and beside that he can also defend, rebound, steals and scores.

[anselmaule]

Wilt I estimated about 10 and Russell about 6, so Wilt's could be about 3 times Akeems.

[napoleonbolambot]

It should be on top Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain.. if only blocks were recorded earlier.. Boston went that far in terms of Championships because of the defense of Bill.

[anselmaule]

Where are the stats for Wilt's blocks?

[georgejones]

Anyone who really knows basketball knows Wilt and Bill are one and two with Wilt blocking probably twice as many as Bill. Also both were high jump champions in college and Bill was Olympic level. These two would dominate in any era and it wouldn't be close. Shaq wouldn't be able to bully anyone in Wilts era because of the more strict rules. Wilt in Shaqs era would be even more dominant probably averaging 40 points 25 rebounds 12 blocks per game minimum. Who the hell is going to stop him. I say nobody.

[Anarchi_X]

Hakeem was so much a good defender he toppled mount mutumbo by almost 600 blocks

[antinazi]

Charles Barkley 888. Why is your list wrong and missing players?

[karlwilliams]

dude you lied throughout the whole video

[aldrinnovo]

I see the blippi's show with Andre Drummond