Playing time is the only thing limiting Jazz big man Walker Kessler from being in contention for the blocks crown.
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The rarity of blocks make them extremely impactful for fantasy purposes, and many of the league’s top shot-blockers are excellent players to roster. This list is stocked with big men once again, but it appears the Frenchman at the top will lead this group for the next decade.
1. Victor Wembanyama, Spurs (176 Blocks)
This sophomore didn’t even play the final two months of the season, and he still took the blocks crown. Wembanyama led the league with 3.8 blocks per game and seems primed to hold the top spot for the next decade. He was elite in all facets too, averaging 24.3 points, 11 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. This 21-year-old is only scratching the surface of what he could become.
2. Brook Lopez, Bucks (148 Blocks)
Lopez landing second on this list is truly remarkable. The 16-year vet continues to showcase his blocking ability, ranking sixth with 1.9 blocks per game. Being able to play 80 games got him up to second in total blocks, but Lopez has finished in the top 10 in total blocks in six of the last seven seasons, finishing in the top 3 in five of those. He also leads all active players with 2,060 career blocks and ranks 20th in NBA history.
3. Myles Turner, Pacers (144 Blocks)
Turner has been one of the best shot-blockers in the NBA since he was drafted. The big man has led the league in blocks per game twice over the last seven years, finishing top 10 in total blocks in nine straight seasons. All of that has happened since his rookie campaign, with Turner averaging 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.0 blocks per game this year.
4. Walker Kessler, Jazz (138 Blocks)
Playing time is the only thing keeping Kessler from being in contention with Wembanyama for the blocks crown. The big man ranked second in the NBA with 2.4 blocks per game this year, his third season with at least 2.3 blocks per game. That’s all three seasons Kessler has been in the NBA, playing 25 minutes a night throughout his career. Those per-minute block numbers are some of the highest in NBA history, and a 30-minute role could have him battling Wemby for that top spot in the future.
T5. Evan Mobley, Cavaliers (113 Blocks)
The Cavs were the best team in the Eastern Conference, and Mobley’s progression is a major reason why. The defensive stud was named the 2024-25 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, averaging 18.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.6 blocks per game. That blocking average got Mobley in the top 5 in total blocks, playing in 71 games in what developed into a breakout campaign.
T5. Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies (113 Blocks)
Jackson is always a threat to be in the Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year discussion. The big man is one of the most versatile defensive players in the NBA, averaging 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks this season. Not many players can average a steal and block per game, but it showcases how special of a defender JJJ has been over recent years. This is the third time in five years that JJJ has finished top 6 in total blocks.
T7. Anthony Davis, Mavericks (110 Blocks)
Many fans consider Davis the best defender over the last decade, and he has another top 10 finish in blocks under his belt. The Brow ranked third in the NBA with 2.2 blocks per game. The big man has at least 1.6 blocks in all 13 seasons in the NBA and is second all-time with 1,815 career blocks. In 51 games this year, AD averaged 24.7 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.2 blocks per game.
T7. Donovan Clingan, Trail Blazers (110 Blocks)
There wasn’t much opportunity for this rookie early on when he played behind Deandre Ayton, so this was quite the accomplishment. Clingan started the final 27 games of the season, averaging 1.8 blocks per game in that span. That’s a flash of what we could see in the future because Clingan was one of the best shot-blockers during his college days at UConn.
9. Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves (104 Blocks)
This is actually a low mark for Gobert, but finishing top 10 in blocks is nothing to complain about. The Frenchman averaged 12 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in another solid season. Gobert has been top 10 in total blocks 10 times while ranking third among active players with 1,718 career swats.
10. Daniel Gafford, Mavericks (102 Blocks)
Gafford has always been one of the best per-minute producers in the NBA. Seeing him start for Dallas led to a major bump in production. He averaged 13.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks in his 31 starts this year. The emergence of Dereck Lively II reduced Gafford’s workload in the second half, but Gafford still averaged 1.8 blocks per game. That’s the second-best average of his career, and he will always be a threat for 100 blocks as long as he’s playing 25 minutes a night.
Remaining top 100
Alex Sarr, Wizards (101)
Isaiah Stewart, Pistons (101)
Nic Claxton, Nets (100)
Goga Bitadze, Magic (98)
Yves Missi, Pelicans (98)
Peyton Watson, Nuggets (93)
Ivica Zubac, Clippers (90)
Amen Thompson, Rockets (89)
Jalen Duren, Pistons (89)
Zach Edey, Grizzlies (85)
Derrick White, Celtics (80)
Jonathan Isaac, Magic (80)
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks (78)
Kevin Durant, Suns (77)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder (77)
Matas Buzelis, Bulls (75)
Jaden McDaniels, Timberwolves (74)
Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers (73)
Naz Reid, Timberwolves (72)
Chet Holmgren, Thunder (71)
Jakob Poeltl, Raptors (71)
Kel’el Ware, Heat (71)
Luke Kornet, Celtics (71)
Draymond Green, Warriors (70)
Adem Bona, 76ers (69)
Keegan Murray, Kings (69)
Onyeka Okongwu, Hawks (68)
OG Anunoby, Knicks (65)
Keon Ellis, Kings (63)
Kristaps Porziņģis, Celtics (63)
Scottie Barnes, Raptors (63)
Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder (62)
Alperen Sengun, Rockets (61)
P.J. Washington, Mavericks (60)
Tobias Harris, Pistons (57)
Dereck Lively II, Mavericks (56)
Jay Huff, Grizzlies (56)
Dyson Daniels, Hawks (55)
James Harden, Clippers (55)
Nick Richards, Suns (55)
Mark Williams, Hornets (54)
Bam Adebayo, Heat (53)
Cade Cunningham, Pistons (53)
Clint Capela, Hawks (53)
Nikola Vučević, Bulls (52)
Al Horford, Celtics (51)
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves (51)
Jaxson Hayes, Lakers (51)
Andrew Wiggins, Heat (50)
Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks (50)
Kyshawn George, Jazz (50)
Tari Eason, Rockets (50)
Toumani Camara, Trail Blazers (50)
Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers (49)
Anthony Black, Magic (48)
Mason Plumlee, Suns (47)
Jalen Williams, Thunder (46)
Jerami Grant, Trail Blazers (46)
Jonas Valančiūnas, Kings (46)
Josh Giddey, Bulls (45)
Miles Bridges, Hornets (45)
Nikola Jokić, Nuggets (45)
Jalen Smith, Bulls (44)
Mikal Bridges, Knicks (43)
Day’Ron Sharpe, Nets (42)
Neemias Queta, Celtics (42)
Pascal Siakam, Pacers (42)
Precious Achiuwa, Knicks (42)
Bilal Coulibaly, Wizards (41)
Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets (41)
Karlo Matković, Jazz (41)
Thomas Bryant, Pacers (41)
Wendell Carter Jr., Magic (41)
Ausar Thompson, Pistons (40)
John Collins, Jazz (40)
Moussa Diabaté, Hornets (40)
Ryan Dunn, Suns (40)
Deandre Ayton, Trail Blazers (39)
Drew Eubanks, Clippers (39)
Justin Champagnie, Wizards (39)
LeBron James, Lakers (39)
Luguentz Dort, Thunder (39)
Trey Murphy III, Pelicans (39)
Jayson Tatum, Celtics (38)
Malik Monk, Kings (38)
Michael Porter Jr., Nuggets (38)
Trayce Jackson-Davis, Warriors (38)
Zeke Nnaji, Nuggets (38)
Christian Braun, Nuggets (37)
Russell Westbrook, Nuggets (37)
