Blocks Leaders

NBA career blocks leaders and shot-blocking records.

All-Time Records

3,064 blocks

Fifth on the all-time blocks list with 3,064. Holds the single-season blocks record (456 in 1984-85).

3,289 blocks

Second on the all-time blocks list with 3,289 — behind only Hakeem Olajuwon.

2,542 blocks

Ninth on the all-time blocks list with 2,542 career blocks.

2,954 blocks

Fifth on the all-time blocks list with 2,954.

3,830 blocks

Holds the NBA all-time record for blocked shots with 3,830.

2,894 blocks

Sixth on the all-time blocks list with 2,894.

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2,361 blocks

Tenth on the all-time blocks list with 2,361 career blocks.

3,020 blocks

Fourth on the all-time blocks list with 3,020.

3,189 blocks

Third on the all-time blocks list with 3,189.

2,732 blocks

Eighth on the all-time blocks list with 2,732.

456 blocks

Blocked 456 shots in the 1984-85 season — the NBA single-season record that still stands. At 7'4", he was the ultimate rim protector.