Top 10 players in blocked shots in Philadelphia 76ers history
To be an effective shot blocker, one must have an understanding of timing and sense for when a player is going up for a shot. Defenders also must be disciplined and not fall for pump fakes an offensive player will throw in to free themselves for an effortless look.
The Philadelphia 76ers have had some really good rim protectors in their history. Some are recognized among the top defenders in the history of the game.
With it being the dead time of the NBA offseason, now is the time to look back and recognize the top players in the history of the Sixers. In this edition, Sixers Wire looks at the top 10 shot blockers in the long history of the franchise. One of the players on this list is still active and has a chance to go higher on the list with longevity:
1. Julius Erving - 1,293 blocks
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2. Samuel Dalembert - 1,131 blocks
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3. Caldwell Jones - 926 blocks
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4. Theo Ratliff - 757 blocks
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5. Bobby Jones - 694 blocks
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6. Darryl Dawkins - 635 blocks
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7. Charles Barkley - 606 blocks
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8. Manute Bol - 580 blocks
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9. Joel Embiid - 542 blocks (active)
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10. Clarence Weatherspoon - 496 blocks
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