Thomas Robinson’s sent the internet into a frenzy this week with an absolutely vicious block on Corey Brewer. If you somehow missed it, or just want to relive the sweet sweet magic for yourself, it’s below.
The NBA’s official YouTube channel has christened Robinson’s rejection the Block of the Year, and they might be right. It’s glorious But just in case, we’ve put together a list of contenders so you can judge for yourself. Which one deserves the title in your opinion?
The 10 Best Blocks of the NBA Season so far
10. Greek Freak Chasedown
They call Giannis Antetokounmpo the “Greek Freak.” After watching him get the block and run the length of the court for the dunk, that name sounds about right, doesn’t it?
9. Drummond Denies Old Man Oden
Sorry Grandpa Greg, Andre Drummond definitely does NOT have any respect for his elders.
8. Howard Spikes Barea
If this clip is any indication, Dwight Howard and JJ Barea would make good volleyball players. Barea would be the setter and Howard, obviously, would be the spiker.
7. Ka-why, Leonard?
Kawhi Leonard made the mistake of challenging Amir Johnson at the rim and was promptly brought to his senses. Bonus points for how defeated Leonard looks lying on the court well after the play.
6. KCP has no Love for Love
Let this serve as a lesson to Kevin Love: no dunk is safe when Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is around.
5. Bloodsport!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHKIVIgtsOc
James Johnson (AKA Bloodsport) and Jeff Teague were teammates in college. You’d never know it by the authority and animosity with which Teague’s shot is sent away in this one.
4. Anderson Devours George
Paul George had been lauded as one of the best defenders in the NBA before being consumed whole by Alan Anderson.
3. The King Dethroned
LeBron’s no stranger to block compilations, but not usually in this role.
2. Bismack’d
“Denied, big fella! GET IT OUT!”
1. Faried Prefers Two Hands
If there’s a block that can challenge Robinson’s thus far in the season, it’s this one. Kenneth “The Manimal” Faried chases down Dion Waiters and simply removes his shot from the history of the planet.
What’s your block of the year? Does Faried’s top Robinson’s? Are there others you’d add? Get at us on Facebook or Twitter and let us know which rejections got you off the couch this season.
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