Dikembe Mutombo (1992-2009)
Dikembe Mutombo was one of the best defenders in NBA history, regardless of position. The Hall of Famer won Defensive Player of the Year four times. He stands 7 feet 2 inches tall and can easily swat the ball away as it approaches the hoop. He was the sixth-best center in terms of blocks per 48 minutes, averaging 4.3. Even though most of the people on the list could outscore him, it was difficult to get past him. Did you know that his average rebounds per game is more than his average points per game?
Dikembe Mutombo (1992 2009)
Bob Lanier (1971-1984)
This powerful center spent his whole professional career in the Midwest. His jersey number was retired by both the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons! Bob Lanier played in the NBA for 14 seasons as a center, averaging 10.1 rebounds and 20.1 points per game. He shot more than 51% from the field. From 1972 to 1982, he was named to the All-Star team eight times. During his tenure, the Pistons made four playoff appearances. He averaged 25.1 points, 2.6 blocks, and 13.8 rebounds per game back then. Unfortunately, he did not win a championship.
Bob Lanier (1971 1984)
