best chase down blocker?

3peat · Post #1 » by **3peat** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:32 am

Lebrons block tonight against alston got me thinking. Lebrons avg'ing 1.3 blocks this season and about 1 of that is from chase down blocks.
I have never seen a defender actually wait for the penitrator to get in the lane to think hes got a layup then just come out of no where and swat it.

is Lebron the best chase down blocker ever? if not who is?

Post #2 » by **Paydro70** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:33 am

I would guess that Dwyane Wade has a substantial number of these... Tayshaun Prince is another guy who springs to mind.

arh1109 · Post #3 » by **arh1109** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:36 am

Gerald Wallace is probably one of the best. Dude comes out of nowhere.

thegreatblaze · Post #4 » by **thegreatblaze** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:39 am

Nic Batum is making quite a name for himself in this department, seems like he does this at least once per game in limited minutes.

THERAFA · Post #5 » by **THERAFA** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:41 am

Wade averages more blocks than LeBron but I don't remember reading a stat about how many are chase-downs, but I wouldn't be surprised if Wade has:
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ForeverTFC · Post #6 » by **ForeverTFC** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:43 am

Everytime I see Lebron block a shot on the backboard I wonder if goltending should be called.

If ball hits the glass, its automatic goltending. Lebron gets REALLY close sometimes and I wonder why there havent been any whistles. Its a hard thing to judge in regular speed.

AdamTheGreek · Post #7 » by **AdamTheGreek** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:44 am

Dwight

Shuttlesworth · Post #8 » by **Shuttlesworth** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:53 am

That white cat on the Suns... Mr. Amundson by far.

No Homer

Canomad · Post #9 » by **Canomad** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:56 am

THERAFA wrote:Wade averages more blocks than LeBron but I don't remember reading a stat about how many are chase-downs, but I wouldn't be surprised if Wade has:
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i dont think he does. like a week ago the cavs counted like 17 from lebron he has has like 4 since then so i think the lebron:
has more then
wade

Kabookalu · Post #10 » by **Kabookalu** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:57 am

Josh Smith

Wizenheimer · Post #11 » by **Wizenheimer** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:06 am

if "chase down" in this case means catching players going in for a break-away layin/dunk and blocking it, then right now Lebron might be the best.

Josh Smith is great at blocking shots from behind and the weakside, but I don't think he stands out in 'chase-down' blocks. Nic Batum has already been mentioned, he seems to have a knack for it.

if we're talking about all time greats in that category, then I'd say it is a 3-way tie between Bobby Jones, Larry Nance, and Jerome Kersey

Post #12 » by **INKtastic** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:08 am

Dr. J was also good that getting those blocks.

The cavs announcers claim LeBron is leading the league. I'm not sure if the stat is actually tracked, though.

Post #13 » by **DelaneyRudd** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:18 am

Kirilenko could be, like he used to be, but he won't.

BROWN · Post #14 » by **BROWN** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:21 am

Randolph for the warriors, he's had enough so far, and he's just starting to play....

G35 · Post #15 » by **G35** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:23 am

Dr J best I've ever seen, but Lebron is right there.......

Milkdud · Post #16 » by **Milkdud** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:48 am

not to force feed Batum but he has atleast 4-5 this season.

Prince is another cat that comes to mind.

ronnymac2 · Post #17 » by **ronnymac2** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:00 am

Bill Russell saved an entire NBA finals with a chase-down block in 1957. I think HE deserves mention.

Presently....I think Lebron.

Milkdud · Post #18 » by **Milkdud** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:16 am

honesltly they could rename the block a "russell" and I would be completely OK with it.

gocavs23 · Post #19 » by **gocavs23** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:25 am

I watch more cavaliers basketball than I do any other team so I am biased, but I will say this...

There is no such thing as an easy fast break lay up against the cavs.... LeBron could be on the baseline when you are at half court, and he will find a way to pin your shot against the backboard...

I've never had that feeling as a Cavs fan... I'm just so glad this dude is on my team... so pumped to get to watch the guy every night regardless

Jordan23Forever · Post #20 » by **Jordan23Forever** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:53 am

Jordan and Pippen.