Top 5 shot-blockers in the NBA

2. Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs)

Tim Duncan (Getty Images)

He is not known in the league for his shot-blocking, however in a career spanning 17 years he averages 2.2 bpg. He had a career year in 02-03 season with 2.9 bpg, but since then his best season was last year where he averaged 2.7 bpg.

His defense in the post is well known and that’s where a majority of his blocks are seen on the opponent big man’s fading jump shots in the post. In terms of affecting team defense, he has been a constant figure in the paint for the team, whether it is shot blocking, rebounding or just his defense. No wonder the Spurs ranked third in the league last year in Defensive Efficiency.

With their title run last year ending in disappointment, the Spurs would look to the veteran for his leadership and his constant and consistent impact in the paint.