Talked w/ the @markeaton7ft4 about his NBA record 456-block season & the rise of Rudy Gobert: http://t.co/0m7tMK2esE pic.twitter.com/PqhI3taBHd
— Eric Walden (@tribjazz) April 6, 2015
1) Mark Eaton
To me, Mark Eaton is one of the most under-appreciated talents in the history of the game. Put the same playing career on a team that wins the NBA championship and he’s probably in the Hall of Fame. Make no mistake about it–Eaton was one of the most intimidating defenders ever to play in the NBA.
His career mark of 3.5 blocks per game ranks first on the league’s all-time list. He was twice named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, earned All-Defensive Team honors on five occasions and was an All-Star in 1989.
Not too shabby for a guy who was discovered under the hood of a car as a 21-year-old.
Utah Jazz Stats: 875 GP, 6.0 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.5 blocks and one reluctant assist.
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