Tue Jan 28 01:30:00 UTC 2025: **More Players Than Thought Successfully Blocked Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Skyhook**
**[City, State] –** A new video compilation reveals that far more NBA players than previously believed successfully blocked Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s iconic skyhook shot. While it was long thought only a handful of players, including Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Willoughby, had achieved this feat, the new evidence expands the list to at least eight.
The video, which compiles footage from various games, showcases blocks by several notable players, including Ralph Sampson, Robert Parish, Bill Walton, Hakeem Olajuwon, Nate Thurmond, and surprisingly, the 7’7″ Manute Bol. The compilation also features multiple blocks by Chamberlain, including a pair from Abdul-Jabbar’s rookie season.
The exceptional nature of these blocks is highlighted by the inclusion of Bill Willoughby, who at 6’8″, was significantly shorter than most of the other players on the list, all of whom stand at least 6’11”. This underscores the remarkable skill and defensive prowess required to successfully counter Abdul-Jabbar’s signature move. The analysis suggests that only eight players ever managed to block the legendary shot.
The discovery challenges previously held notions about the near-unblockable nature of the skyhook and offers a fascinating new perspective on one of basketball’s most iconic shots and the defensive talents required to counter it.
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