NBA, Video, We Reminisce / Mar 23, 2011 / 12:00 pm

We Reminisce: LaPhonso Ellis’ Monster Block is Better Than JaVale McGee’s

By Patrick Cassidy

After the talk of JaVale McGee‘s elimination of a Wes Matthews baseline drive in today’s Smack (you can see it here), one of our loyal readers, DJ Leon Smith, reminded us of this piece of work from LaPhonso Ellis back in the day:

For my money, I’ll LaPhonso’s block. Ellis only goes 6-8, and was never really known as a sick athlete, while McGee is a freakishly athletic seven-footer who just competed (well) in the Slam Dunk Contest during NBA All-Star Weekend in L.A. Plus, LaPhonso’ s post-block mean mugging is better.

What’s the best block you’ve ever seen?

Tags: JaVale McGee, laphonso ellis

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14 Responses to “We Reminisce: LaPhonso Ellis’ Monster Block is Better Than JaVale McGee’s”

1. March 23rd, 2011 at 11:59 am

   That's What's Up says:

   …and of course Mutombo has his back and does the finger wagging for him

2. March 23rd, 2011 at 12:23 pm

   TL says:

   That is a man’s block. Did they call out of bounds after? haha

3. March 23rd, 2011 at 12:45 pm

   art says:

   “and was never really known as a sick athlete,”
   well you don’t remember, before his injury he was rebounding and dunking like crazy…

4. March 23rd, 2011 at 2:44 pm

   DJ Leon Smith says:

   Thanks for the credit guys. Much appreciated.

5. March 23rd, 2011 at 3:47 pm

   boomshakalaka says:

   OOooohh, sorry but your money is no good here!

6. March 23rd, 2011 at 4:05 pm

   Promoman says:

   @ art

   You’re not lying. He’d block, dunk, and rebound all day. He was athletic as hell.

7. March 23rd, 2011 at 4:50 pm

   Stylez G. Write says:

   That was a block and a rebound!

8. March 23rd, 2011 at 5:25 pm

   s.bucketz says:

   wowza

9. March 23rd, 2011 at 6:05 pm

   crossphaded says:

   Oh yeah! I remember this block…they used to replay it all the time in the old NBA commercials and on Inside the NBA. LaPhonso and his flaring nostrils! LOL

10. March 23rd, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    Lee says:

    God dam knee injuries robbed us of a talent. Would have been good seeing this guy go up against Kemp for a few years.

11. March 23rd, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    iannyb says:

    That’s just wtrong,he robbed the dude of his manhood right there

12. March 23rd, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    Nyeme says:

    When Deke came with the finger wag right after….This is the greatest block in my eyes.

13. March 23rd, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    JJ says:

    My favorite as a Lakers fan is Shannon palming Mario West’s lay up.

14. March 24th, 2011 at 5:27 am

    AllDayEveryday says:

    best block of all time