# List of WNBA career blocks leaders

The following is a list of players who have achieved the most blocks during their WNBA careers.
    Statistics accurate as of the 2024 WNBA season.
| ^ | Active WNBA player |
| * | Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame |
| $^†$ | Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration |
| § | 1st time eligible for Hall of Fame in 2025 |
WNBA Most blocks recorded :
| Rank | Player | Pos | Team(s) played for (years) | Total blocks | Games played | Blocks per game average |
| 1 | Margo Dydek | C | Utah Starzz/San Antonio Silver Stars (1998–2004) Connecticut Sun (2005–2007) Los Angeles Sparks (2008) | 877 | 323 | 2.72 |
| 2 | Lisa Leslie* | C | Los Angeles Sparks (1997–2009) | 822 | 363 | 2.26 |
| 3 | Brittney Griner^ | C | Phoenix Mercury (2013–present) | 812 | 315 | 2.58 |
| 4 | Sylvia Fowles$^§$ | C | Chicago Sky (2008–2014) Minnesota Lynx (2015–2022) | 721 | 408 | 1.77 |
| 5 | Candace Parker$^†$ | F/C | Los Angeles Sparks (2008–2020) Chicago Sky (2021–2022) Las Vegas Aces (2023) | 619 | 410 | 1.51 |
| 6 | Lauren Jackson* | F/C | Seattle Storm (2001–2012) | 586 | 317 | 1.85 |
| 7 | Tangela Smith | C | Sacramento Monarchs (1998–2004) Charlotte Sting (2005–2006) Phoenix Mercury (2007–2010) Indiana Fever (2011) San Antonio Silver Stars (2012) | 556 | 463 | 1.20 |
| 8 | Tammy Sutton-Brown | C | Charlotte Sting (2001–2006) Indiana Fever (2007–2012) | 555 | 388 | 1.43 |
| 9 | Ruth Riley | C | Miami Sol (2001–2002) Detroit Shock (2003–2006) San Antonio Silver Stars (2007–2011) Chicago Sky (2012) Atlanta Dream (2013–2014) | 505 | 387 | 1.30 |
| 10 | Elizabeth Williams^ | C/F | Connecticut Sun (2015) Atlanta Dream (2016–2021) Washington Mystics (2022) Chicago Sky (2023–present) | 444 | 287 | 1.55 |
| 11 | Taj McWilliams-Franklin | F/C | Orlando Miracle/Connecticut Sun (1999–2006) Los Angeles Sparks (2007) Washington Mystics (2008) Detroit Shock (2008–2009) New York Liberty (2010) Minnesota Lynx (2011–2012) | 443 | 440 | 1.01 |
| 12 | A'ja Wilson^ | C | Las Vegas Aces (2018–present) | 441 | 227 | 1.94 |
| 13 | Tina Charles^ | C | Connecticut Sun (2010–2013) New York Liberty (2014–2019) Washington Mystics (2021) Phoenix Mercury (2022) Seattle Storm (2022) Atlanta Dream (2024–present) | 409 | 430 | 0.95 |
| 14 | Michelle Snow | C | Houston Comets (2002–2008) Atlanta Dream (2009) San Antonio Silver Stars (2010) Chicago Sky (2011) Washington Mystics (2012 WNBA season–2013) Los Angeles Sparks (2015) | 403 | 402 | 1.00 |
| 15 | Tamika Catchings* | F | Indiana Fever (2002–2016) | 385 | 457 | 0.84 |
| 16 | Breanna Stewart^ | F | Seattle Storm (2016–2022) New York Liberty (2023–present) | 382 | 261 | 1.46 |
| 17 | Tina Thompson* | F | Houston Comets (1997–2008) Los Angeles Sparks (2009–2011) Seattle Storm (2012–2013) | 372 | 496 | 0.75 |
| 18 | Jonquel Jones^ | C | Connecticut Sun (2016–2022) New York Liberty (2023–present) | 371 | 275 | 1.35 |
| 19 | Erika de Souza | F/C | Los Angeles Sparks (2002) Connecticut Sun (2007) Atlanta Dream (2008–2015) Chicago Sky (2015–2016) San Antonio Stars (2017) | 368 | 329 | 1.12 |
| 20 | Jessica Breland | F | New York Liberty (2011) Connecticut Sun (2011) Indiana Fever (2013) Chicago Sky (2014–2017) Atlanta Dream (2018–2019) Indiana Fever (2021) | 367 | 269 | 1.36 |
| 21 | Diana Taurasi$^†$ | G | Phoenix Mercury (2004–2024) | 351 | 565 | 0.62 |
| 22 | Elena Delle Donne$^†$ | F/G | Chicago Sky (2013–2016) Washington Mystics (2017–2023) | 347 | 241 | 1.44 |
| 23 | DeLisha Milton-Jones | F | Los Angeles Sparks (1999–2004, 2008–2012) Washington Mystics (2005–2007) San Antonio Silver Stars (2013) New York Liberty (2013–2014) Atlanta Dream (2014–2015) | 339 | 499 | 0.68 |
| 24 | DeWanna Bonner^ | F | Phoenix Mercury (2009–2019) Connecticut Sun (2020–present) | 334 | 502 | 0.67 |
| 25 | Natasha Howard^ | F | Indiana Fever (2014–2015) Minnesota Lynx (2016–2017) Seattle Storm (2018–2020) New York Liberty (2021–2022) Dallas Wings (2023-present) | 332 | 336 | 0.99 |

## Progressive list of steal leaders

This is a progressive list of assist leaders showing how the record increased through the years.
    Statistics accurate as of the 2024 WNBA season.
| ^ | Active WNBA player |
| * | Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame |
| $^†$ | Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration |
Team abbreviations :
| ATL | Atlanta Dream | LAS | Los Angeles Sparks | PHO | Phoenix Mercury |
| CHI | Chicago Sky | LVA | Las Vegas Aces | SEA | Seattle Storm |
| CON | Connecticut Sun | MIN | Minnesota Lynx | UTA | Utah Starzz |
Blocks leader at the end of every season :
| Season | Year-by-year leader | Blocks | Active player leader | Total blocks | Career record | Total blocks | Single-season record | Blocks | Season |
| 1997 | Elena Baranova000UTA | 63 | Elena Baranova000UTA | 63 | Elena Baranova000UTA | 63 | Elena Baranova000UTA | 63 | 1997 |
| 1998 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | Lisa Leslie*000LAS | 119 | Lisa Leslie*000LAS | 119 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 1998 |
| 1999 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 77 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 191 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 191 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 1999 |
| 2000 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 96 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 287 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 287 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 2000 |
| 2001 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 113 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 400 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 400 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 2001 |
| 2002 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 107 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 507 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 507 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 2002 |
| 2003 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 100 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 607 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 607 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 2003 |
| 2004 | Lisa Leslie*000LAS | 98 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 655 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 655 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 2004 |
| 2005 | Lisa Leslie*000LAS | 71 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 726 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 726 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 2005 |
| 2005 | Margo Dydek000CON | 71 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 726 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 726 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 2005 |
| 2006 | Margo Dydek000CON | 85 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 811 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 811 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 2006 |
| 2007 | Margo Dydek000CON | 66 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 2007 |
| 2008 | Lisa Leslie*000LAS | 97 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 2008 |
| 2009 | Tangela Smith000PHO | 57 | Lisa Leslie*000LAS | 822 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 2009 |
| 2010 | Sylvia Fowles$^§$000CHI | 88 | Lauren Jackson*000SEA | 568 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 2010 |
| 2011 | Sylvia Fowles$^§$000CHI | 68 | Lauren Jackson*000SEA | 579 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 2011 |
| 2012 | Candace Parker$^†$000LAS | 76 | Lauren Jackson*000SEA | 586 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 2012 |
| 2013 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 81 | Ruth Riley000ATL | 505 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 114 | 2013 |
| 2014 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 129 | Sylvia Fowles$^§$000CHI | 376 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 129 | 2014 |
| 2015 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 105 | Sylvia Fowles$^§$000CHI | 404 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 129 | 2015 |
| 2016 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 107 | Sylvia Fowles$^§$000CHI | 465 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 129 | 2016 |
| 2017 | Sylvia Fowles$^§$000MIN | 67 | Sylvia Fowles$^§$000CHI | 532 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 129 | 2017 |
| 2017 | Elizabeth Williams^000ATL | 67 | Sylvia Fowles$^§$000CHI | 532 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 129 | 2017 |
| 2018 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 87 | Sylvia Fowles$^§$000MIN | 574 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 129 | 2018 |
| 2018 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 87 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 574 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 129 | 2018 |
| 2019 | Jonquel Jones^000CON | 68 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 636 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 129 | 2019 |
| 2020 | A'ja Wilson^000LVA | 44 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 658 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 129 | 2020 |
| 2021 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 58 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 716 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 129 | 2021 |
| 2022 | A'ja Wilson^000LVA | 70 | Sylvia Fowles$^§$000MIN | 721 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 129 | 2022 |
| 2023 | A'ja Wilson^000LVA | 89 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 766 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 129 | 2023 |
| 2024 | A'ja Wilson^000LVA | 98 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 812 | Margo Dydek000UTA | 877 | Brittney Griner^000PHO | 129 | 2024 |
| Season | Year-by-year leader | Blocks | Active player leader | Total blocks | Career record | Total blocks | Single-season record | Blocks | Season |