Question 1

Who leads the NBA in blocks in 2025-26?

Accepted Answer

The current NBA blocks per game leader for 2025-26 is shown at rank #1 in the leaderboard above. The full rankings are updated daily after every completed game. Click any player\'s name to view their Statz profile — game logs, prop hit rates and active streaks are all available.

Question 2

What determines a player's blocks per game average?

Accepted Answer

Blocks are primarily driven by: position (centres and power forwards stay near the basket), height and wingspan (greater length provides more shot-contesting reach), defensive scheme (help-side systems that direct opponents toward the basket increase block opportunities), and minutes (foul trouble reduces time on court). Victor Wembanyama exemplifies the combination of all these factors with his 7'4" frame and 8-foot wingspan.

Question 3

Are blocks props a good NBA betting market?

Accepted Answer

Blocks are one of the least liquid NBA prop markets — fewer sharp bettors focus on them and lines are updated less frequently, creating potential value. Identify elite shot blockers from this leaderboard who play in help-heavy defensive schemes, cross-reference with their L5/L10 hit rate on Statz, and track active block streaks. Foul trouble patterns in game logs are the biggest risk factor for blocks props.

Question 4

Who holds the NBA single-season blocks record?

Accepted Answer

Mark Eaton holds the single-season blocks record with 5.56 BPG in the 1984-85 season. Modern shot-blocking leaders include Myles Turner, Brook Lopez, Anthony Davis and Victor Wembanyama — who has the physical profile to challenge historical records given his unprecedented combination of size, length and mobility at his position.

Rank	Player	Team	GP	Blocks
226	Jared McCain	OKC	67	0.1
227	WR Will Richard	GSW	69	0.1
228	Gradey Dick	LAC	76	0.1
229	Ben Sheppard	IND	65	0.1
230	PS Pat Spencer	PHX	66	0.1
231	TK Tyler Kolek	NYK	62	0.1
232	MP Micah Peavy	MEM	61	0.1
233	Jaylen Clark	MIN	68	0.1
234	Baylor Scheierman	BOS	77	0.1
235	Rayan Rupert	PHI	64	0.1
236	MD Mohamed Diawara	NYK	69	0.1
237	Rob Dillingham	CHA	65	0.1
238	Khris Middleton	WAS	63	0.1
239	JH Jaden Hardy	LAL	57	0.1
240	Josh Green	UTA	58	0.1
241	Julian Strawther	DEN	57	0.1
242	Aaron Holiday	HOU	57	0.1
243	Gary Trent Jr.	MIL	65	0.0
244	Ryan Nembhard	DEN	60	0.0
245	Jamison Battle	TOR	61	0.0
246	Tyus Jones	DEN	67	0.0

Blocks Leaders