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
76	Keon Ellis	BKN	72	0.6
77	Craig Porter	CLE	64	0.6
78	LeBron James	PHI	60	0.6
79	Luka Doncic	LAL	64	0.5
80	ZW Zion Williamson	NOP	62	0.5
81	Nickeil Alexander-Walker	ATL	78	0.5
82	KT Karl-Anthony Towns	NYK	75	0.5
83	Desmond Bane	ORL	82	0.5
84	CJ McCollum	ATL	76	0.5
85	VJ Edgecombe	PHI	75	0.5
86	Jock Landale	ATL	68	0.5
87	Sandro Mamukelashvili	LAL	80	0.5
88	JC Julian Champagnie	SAS	82	0.5
89	Zaccharie Risacher	DAL	67	0.5
90	Kevin Huerter	DET	69	0.5
91	Maxime Raynaud	SAC	74	0.5
92	KF Kyle Filipowski	UTA	77	0.5
93	Jake LaRavia	LAL	82	0.5
94	Isaac Okoro	CHI	63	0.5
95	QP Quinten Post	MEM	67	0.5
96	Nae'Qwan Tomlin	CLE	64	0.5
97	Spencer Jones	DEN	64	0.5
98	Jordan Walsh	BOS	68	0.5
99	Mouhamed Gueye	ATL	77	0.5
100	Taylor Hendricks	MEM	59	0.5

Blocks Leaders