The Los Angeles Lakers have had a number of legendary rim protectors suit up in the purple and gold throughout their 78 years in the NBA. This article will dig into the greatest shot-blocking seasons in franchise history, with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar filling out nearly the entire list. Note that blocks did not become an official NBA stat until the 1973-74 season.

Elmore Smith – 1974, 4.9 BPG

In the inaugural season when blocks became an official stat, Smith led the NBA with 4.9 blocks per game during his first of two campaigns with the Lakers, and his 393 total rejections are still the most in franchise history. He added 12.5 points and 11.2 rebounds while appearing in 81 contests, compiling 33 double-doubles and six triple-doubles (points-boards-blocks). In October 1973, ‘The Rejector’ tall

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