1.
Wilt Chamberlain
Probably blocked more shots than anyone except maybe Kareem, is the rebound leader per game and total.
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Ben Wallace
He is only the 2nd player to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award 4 times. He is a great rebounder and shot blocker and played a key role in the Pistons' NBA championship team.
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Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem Olajuwon is the league's all-time leader in blocked shots and was the only player to end his career in Top 10 for blocks (1st all-time) and steals (7th all-time).
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Dennis Rodman
Dennis Rodman was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team honors seven times and won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award twice. He played a huge role in the Chicago Bulls' Championship runs.
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Dikembe Mutombo
He was the first player to win the NBA Defensive Player of the year award 4 times and is regarded as one of the best shot blockersof all time.
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Sidney Moncrief
Sidney Moncrief was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year 2 times during his career. He also made the All-Star team for five consecutive years.
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