1.
Scottie Pippen
51 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
2.
Bill Russell
50 points - added 2 years ago by pony -
3.
David Robinson
46 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
4.
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.
46 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
5.
Michael Jordan
45 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
6.
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.
44 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
7.
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.
41 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
8.
Gary Payton
38 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
9.
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).
38 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
10.
Wilt Chamberlain
Probably blocked more shots than anyone except maybe Kareem, is the rebound leader per game and total.
36 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
11.
Alonzo Mourning
36 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
12.
Dwight Howard
35 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
13.
Tim Duncan
32 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
14.
Michael Cooper
26 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
15.
Kobe Bryant
26 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
16.
Bruce Bowen
24 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
17.
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.
24 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
18.
Kevin Garnett
24 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
19.
patrick ewing
23 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
20.
Ron Artest
20 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
21.
Mark Eaton
19 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
22.
Alvin Robertson
16 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
23.
Dennis Johnson
DJ was on the all defensive team 9 times out of his 14 year career.
14 points - added 2 years ago by bzbnzc -
24.
Marcus Camby
5 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
25.
Jason Kidd
-3 points - added 2 years ago by carmen -
26.
LeBron James
-8 points - added 1 year ago by guest -
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