The largest single-season statistical margins in NBA history: Wilt Chamberlain, Victor Wembanyama and more
raul barrigon
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Nov 11, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs enter Victor Wembanyama (1) blocks a shot attempted by Sacramento Kings forward Jeremy Sochan (10) during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Throughout NBA history, some stars have completely dominated individual statistics throughout a season. Victor Wembanyama and Dyson Daniels are joining legendary players with historically large gaps between themselves and the second-ranked players in blocks and steals, respectively.
How historic are these achievements?
Check out the full list below to find out:
Mark Eaton in blocks (1985)
Had 456 overall – 2.073 times as many as No. 2 Hakeem Olajuwon.
Serge Ibaka in blocks (2012)
Had 241 overall – 1.799 times as many as DeAndre Jordan.
Victor Wembanyama in blocks (2025)
Had 162 overall – 1.761 times as many as Brook Lopez
Wilt Chamberlain in points (1962)
Had 4,029 overall – 1.615 times as many as Walt Bellamy.
Oscar Robertson in assists (1964)
Had 868 overall – 1.561 times as many as Guy Rodgers.
Oscar Robertson in assists (1965)
Had 861 overall – 1.524 times as many as Guy Rodgers.
Hassan Whiteside in blocks (2016)
Had 269 overall – 1.520 times as many as DeAndre Jordan.
Ernie Calverley in assists (1947)
Had 202 overall – 1.507 times as many as Kenny Sailors.
Bob Cousy in assists (1953)
Had 547 overall – 1.503 times as many as George King (1928).
Joe Fulks in points (1947)
Had 1,389 overall – 1.500 times as many as Bob Feerick.
John Stockton in assists (1995)
Had 1,011 overall – 1.487 times as many as Kenny Anderson.
Bob Cousy in assists (1960)
Had 715 overall – 1.483 times as many as Guy Rodgers.
Alvin Robertson in steals (1986)
Had 300 overall – 1.471 times as many as Maurice Cheeks.
Kevin Porter (1950) in assists (1979)
Had 1,099 overall – 1.442 times as many as John Lucas.
Tiny Archibald in assists (1973)
Had 910 overall – 1.429 times as many as Dave Bing.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in blocks (1976)
Had 338 overall – 1.420 times as many as Elmore Smith.
Bob Cousy in assists (1956)
Had 642 overall – 1.405 times as many as Jack George.
Anthony Davis in blocks (2018)
Had 193 overall – 1.399 times as many as Clint Capela.
Oscar Robertson in assists (1962)
Had 899 overall – 1.398 times as many as Guy Rodgers.
Dyson Daniels in steals (2025)
Had 139 overall – 1.395 times as many as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Elmore Smith in blocks (1974)
Had 393 overall – 1.389 times as many as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
Moses Malone in rebounds (1979)
Had 1,444 overall – 1.384 times as many as Artis Gilmore.
Ben Wallace in blocks (2002)
Had 277 overall – 1.365 times as many as Tim Duncan.
Bill Russell in rebounds (1959)
Had 1,612 overall – 1.364 times as many as Bob Pettit.
George Mikan in points (1951)
Had 1,932 overall – 1.352 times as many as Alex Groza.
John Stockton in assists (1992)
Had 1,126 overall – 1.347 times as many as Kevin Johnson.
Bill Russell in rebounds (1965)
Had 1,878 overall – 1.346 times as many as Nate Thurmond.
John Stockton in assists (1993)
Had 987 overall – 1.343 times as many as Scott Skiles.
Victor Wembanyama in blocks (2024)
Had 254 overall – 1.337 times as many as Chet Holmgren.
Dwight Howard in blocks (2009)
Had 231 overall – 1.320 times as many as Chris Andersen.
Wilt Chamberlain in points (1963)
Had 3,586 overall – 1.319 times as many as Elgin Baylor.
