In game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, Duncan recorded his 500th playoff block, becoming the first player in NBA history to reach that milestone, although the NBA did not track blocks prior to the 1973 74 season.
In his first game with the Bulls, Thurmond made NBA history by accumulating 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists, and 12 blocked shots, becoming the first player to record a quadruple-double.
Further, 1996 was the year where he led the conference in scoring, rebounding, field goal percentage and blocked shots, becoming the first player in conference history to lead all four of those categories.
He also notched three steals and blocked four shots, making him the first player in NBA history with that stat line.
He also became the first player with 6 blocks, 6 steals and 25 points in a game in the last 20 years and only the fifth with at least 5 blocks, 5 steals and 25 points in that period.
In addition, Jordan demonstrated his defensive prowess, as he became the first player in NBA history to record 200 steals and 100 blocks in a season.
Davis could become the first player in NBA history to average 25 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks and two steals per game.
During the season, Wade became the first player in NBA history to accumulate at least 2,000 points, 500 assists, 100 steals, and 100 blocks in a season and is the first player of 6 ft. 5 in.
The first player must play a 7.
