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Darkon

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Dec 3, 2009 5:01 AM
Who are/were the best shot blockers?
Mutumbo was good, loved the finger wag.
Has anyone been better than Labron at chasing someone down?

Who else?
Dec 3, 2009 5:01am
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Hb31187

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Dec 3, 2009 6:02 AM
Josh Smith
Marcus Camby
Hakeem Olajuwaon (sp)
Dec 3, 2009 6:02am
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JakeGiant

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Dec 3, 2009 7:44 AM
Bill Russell
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Mark Eaton(yes, I'm very serious)
Dec 3, 2009 7:44am
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KnightXC1

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Dec 3, 2009 11:08 AM
Ben Wallace was a monster shot blocker during his run of defensive player of the year awards earlier this decade. Mutumbo is up at the top for sure with Russell, Kareem, and some others.
Dec 3, 2009 11:08am
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Laley23

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Dec 3, 2009 11:48 AM
There is a difference between off the ball shot blockers, and on the ball shot blockers. Hakeem was the best on the ball shot blocker I have seen.
Dec 3, 2009 11:48am
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darbypitcher22

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Dec 3, 2009 12:26 PM
Too bad Ken Johnson didn't play too much in the NBA... dude was a MAD shot blocker in college
Dec 3, 2009 12:26pm
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Crew Love

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Dec 3, 2009 2:04 PM
Darkon wrote: Has anyone been better than Labron [sic] at chasing someone down?
Better...? Probably not, but Tayshaun Prince isn't too shabby...

As far as pure shot-blocking goes, one of my favorites in the game currently has to be the Birdman, Chris Andersen. 2.5 blocks per game last season, despite seeing only 20 minutes per contest.
Dec 3, 2009 2:04pm
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Darkon

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Dec 3, 2009 2:17 PM
I agree with Prince.
Love the Birdman. Great story. Seems to have his shit together now.
Dec 3, 2009 2:17pm