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Most blocks through the first 5 seasons of an NBA career since 1983-84, among active players

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Manute Bol’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Victor Wembanyama, would need 817 a game over his next 1 season.

Most blocks through the first 5 seasons of an NBA career since 1983-84, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Manute Bol1985 – 19901,491
Victor Wembanyama2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons675
Walker Kessler2022 – 20272026-27 still being played502
Chet Holmgren2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons401
Peyton Watson2022 – 20272026-27 still being played266
Donovan Clingan2024 – 20273 of 5 seasons261
Jabari Smith Jr.2022 – 20272026-27 still being played257
Jalen Duren2022 – 20272026-27 still being played256
Keegan Murray2022 – 20272026-27 still being played211
Alex Sarr2024 – 20273 of 5 seasons206

Method

  • The data has blocks for every game since 1983-84, so 1,787 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 15 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 5 seasons ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.