Swati Bhatia
www.totalprosports.com
The Paris Olympics 2024 men's basketball event saw many records and milestones being broken.
Among these achievements, shot-blocking stood out as a key defensive skill. Here’s a look at the top 5 players with the most blocks per game in the Paris Olympics.
Veteran Anthony Davis averaged 1.5 blocks per game for Team USA. In 6 games, Davis recorded 9 blocks despite playing just 16.6 minutes per game.
Anthony Davis
France's young phenom delivered on the defensive end with 1.7 blocks per game. Over 6 games, Wembanyama totaled 10 blocks while playing 29.8 minutes per game.
Victor Wembanyama
Watanabe Yuta was a force to be reckoned with for Japan. He averaged 1.7 blocks per game and accumulated 5 blocks total over 3 games.
Watanabe Yuta
Santi Aldama made his mark for Spain with an impressive 1.7 blocks per game. The young forward contributed 5 blocks in just 3 games.
Santi Aldama
Wenyen Gabriel led the charge in blocking shots during the Paris Olympics, averaging 2 blocks per game. His defensive presence was a key factor for South Sudan.
Wenyen Gabriel