Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka is the first player in NBA history with at least 500 3-pointers and 1,500 blocks in their career.

The @Raptors Serge Ibaka is the only player in NBA history with at least 500 3-pointers made and 1,500 blocks. — Justin Kubatko (@jkubatko) January 31, 2020

Ibaka started hitting 3-pointers on a consistent basis in the 2012 season when he was still with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Raptors forward has always been a great shot blocker. It’s been fun to see him transform into a stretch four.

Ibaka put up 26 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. He entered the night averaging 15.0 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists.

The Raptors are looking to shock the world this season and repeat as champions despite the losses of Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. For that to happen, Ibaka, Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol and Pascal Siakam will have to play the best basketball of their respective careers once the playoffs start.

Ibaka has carved out a nice career since entering the league back in 2008. The championship he won with the Raptors last season was the icing on the cake for the 30-year-old.

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