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Total blocks Games played [d] Blocks per game average [e] 1 Hakeem Olajuwon * C: Houston Rockets (1984–2001) Toronto Raptors (2001–2002) 3,830 1,238 3.09 2 Dikembe Mutombo * C Denver Nuggets (1991–1996) Atlanta Hawks (1996–2001) Philadelphia 76ers (2001–2002) New Jersey Nets (2002–2003) New York Knicks (2003–2004) Houston Rockets ...
Did not start game. The Raptors combined for 23 blocks, an NBA record at the time. Clark blocked 10 shots in the first half; 5 in both the first and second quarters. Did not commit a personal foul; holds the NBA record for most blocks in a game without a personal foul. 12 JaVale McGee ^ Washington Wizards: March 15, 2011: Chicago Bulls: 79–98 ...
The National Basketball Association's (NBA) block title is awarded to the player with the highest blocks per game average in a given season. The block title was first recognized in the 1973–74 season when statistics on blocks were first compiled. [2] To qualify for the blocks title, the player must appear in at least 70 percent of the season ...
On the court, he was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in the history of the NBA. Off the floor, he poured his heart and soul into helping others,” said NBA Commissioner ...
Mutombo played for six different teams during his pro career, earning eight All-Star selections and being named to three all-NBA teams. However, he was best known as a shot-blocker – leading the ...
A chase-down block occurs when a player pursues an opposing player who had run ahead of the defense (as in a fast break), and then blocks their shot attempt. Often, the block involves hitting the ball into the backboard as the opponent tries to complete a lay-up. One of the most recognized chase-down blocks is Detroit Pistons' Tayshaun Prince's ...
Total blocks Games played [4] Blocks per game average [5] 1 Tim Duncan * PF/C: San Antonio Spurs (1998–1999, 2001–2016) 568 251 2.26 2 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar * [6] C Milwaukee Bucks (1970 –1973) [7] Milwaukee Bucks Los Angeles Lakers (1977–1989) 476 196 2.43 3 Hakeem Olajuwon * [8] C Houston Rockets (1985–1991, 1993–1999) Toronto ...
A center, Bol is considered among the best shot-blockers in the history of the sport and is the only NBA player to retire with more career blocked shots than points scored. As of March 2024, he ranked second in NBA history in blocked shots per game and 16th in total blocked shots.