The Celtics' all-time top five blocks: Parish leads with 1703 blocks, McHale is second.

The Boston Celtics boast a rich history of legendary players, including several Hall of Famers who have left a lasting mark on the defensive end. Here are the top five Celtics players in terms of blocks:

1. Robert Parish ( 1703 blocks )

Nine-time All-Star Robert Parish was a key member of the Celtics' success in the 1980s. The 7 - foot - 1 center averaged 2.6 and 2.4 blocks per game in his first two seasons in Boston. In his 14 seasons with the Celtics , he averaged over 1.1 blocks per game in 11 of them .

2. Kevin McHale ( 1690 blocks )

McHale and Parish were longtime partners. The 6- foot -10 center demonstrated strong rim protection for several seasons, averaging over 2.0 blocks per game in five of those seasons .

3. Larry Bird ( 755 blocks )

Bird averaged 1.0 blocks per game for two seasons and 0.9 blocks per game for four other seasons , becoming one of the greatest players in Celtics history thanks to his all-around offensive and defensive performance.

4. Paul Pierce ( 668 blocks )

Paul Pierce is a scoring legend in Celtics history, ranking among the top five in franchise history for blocks thanks to his long career and consistent defensive performance. He averaged 1.0 blocks per game in two seasons and made consistent contributions on the defensive end as well.

5. Kendrick Perkins ( 646 blocks )

In the 2005-06 season, Perkins averaged 1.5 blocks per game, and maintained an average of 1.3 to 2.0 blocks per game in his last four full seasons with Boston , becoming an important part of the team's defensive system.

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