Los Angeles Clippers: Ranking 10 best big men of all-time

8th place – Benoit Benjamin (C)

Clippers per game averages: 31.3 minutes, 13.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.8 steals, 2.8 blocks.

Clippers totals: 6 seasons (1985-86 to 1990-91), 406 games, 5,405 points, 3,538 rebounds, 776 assists, 316 steals, 1,114 blocks, 50.1 field goal percentage.

Honors with Clippers: None.

Now, it’s time to stray away from Kaman’s offensive skill and address the leading shot blocker in Los Angeles Clippers history: Benoit Benjamin.

Using his solid mobility, length and instincts, Benjamin asserted himself as a strong rim protector during his six seasons in L.A. Earning the starting center spot over the course of his rookie season, he didn’t wait long to start making an impact, averaging 2.6 blocks in 26.4 minutes per game in his first year.

From that moment on, similar block numbers highlighted Benjamin’s performance. By his third season, he averaged 3.4 per game, and gradually improved his efficiency as a scorer to the point where he was able to average a career-high 16.4 points per game on 54.1 percent shooting in 1988-89.

Even though he was never a dominant star or led the Clippers to the playoffs, he was productive nonetheless.

Benjamin ranks 1st in team history in blocks per game (2.8) and 1st in total blocks (1,117). On top of that, he ranks 5th in defensive rebound percentage (23.8), 4th in block percentage (five) and 4th in defensive box plus-minus (2.7).

Next: 7th place - The tenacious power forward