Career Rebounding

Measures a player's career rebounding output and dominance on the boards. Considers per-game averages, total career rebounds, and offensive vs defensive rebounding split. Players who consistently controlled the glass across long careers score highest. Adjusts for era — rebounding totals were higher pre-1980 due to pace, so a 12 RPG in the 1960s is slightly different from 12 RPG in the 2010s.

487entities ranked

Used in:HR VI

Career Rebounding Leaderboard

#	Entity	Score	Reasoning
	Wilt Chamberlainplayer	99	Wilt averaged 22.9 RPG for his career with 23,924 total rebounds — the highest career RPG average in NBA history and 1st all-time in total rebounds. This is the anchor score.
	Bill Russellplayer	98	Russell averaged 22.5 RPG over 13 seasons with 21,620 total rebounds, 2nd all-time. Even with pace adjustment, his dominance was extraordinary with 4 rebounding titles as the backbone of the Celtics dynasty.
	Moses Maloneplayer	96	Malone averaged 12.2 RPG over 19 seasons with 16,212 total rebounds (7th all-time). He won six rebounding titles and was one of the most dominant rebounders in NBA history, earning a spot among the all-time rebounding legends.
	Dennis Rodmanplayer	96	Rodman averaged 13.1 RPG over 14 seasons with 11,954 total rebounds, leading the league in rebounding 7 consecutive times (1992-1998). His sustained dominance places him among the top 5 rebounders ever despite playing forward.
5	Bob Pettitplayer	95	Pettit averaged 16.2 RPG over 11 seasons with 12,849 total rebounds. Even adjusting for the higher pace of his era, this is elite production that ranks among the greatest rebounders ever. He led the league in rebounding once and was consistently dominant on the boards.
6	Elgin Baylorplayer	92	Baylor averaged 13.5 RPG over 14 seasons with 11,463 total rebounds. Even adjusting for the higher pace of his era, this is elite rebounding production that sustained over his entire career, placing him among the greatest rebounding forwards ever.
6	Elvin Hayesplayer	92	Hayes averaged 12.5 RPG over 16 seasons with 16,279 total rebounds (4th all-time at retirement). He was an elite rebounder who dominated the boards consistently throughout his career.
6	Nate Thurmondplayer	92	Thurmond averaged 15.0 RPG over 14 seasons with 14,464 total rebounds, placing him among the elite rebounders in NBA history. Even adjusting for pre-1980 pace inflation, his sustained dominance on the boards was exceptional, earning multiple rebounding titles and ranking as one of the greatest rebounding centers ever.
9	Jerry Lucasplayer	91	Lucas averaged 15.6 RPG over 11 seasons with 12,942 total rebounds. Even adjusting for pace inflation in the 1960s-70s, this is elite production that places him among the greatest rebounding forwards ever.
9	Mel Danielsplayer	91	Daniels averaged 15.1 RPG over 9 ABA seasons with exceptional sustained production, winning Rookie of Year and multiple championships as a dominant rebounder, placing him in the elite tier despite the shorter career length.
9	Maurice Stokesplayer	91	Stokes averaged 16.4 RPG over his 3-season career (1955-1958) with 3,492 total rebounds, ranking among the highest career RPG averages in NBA history. Despite the shortened career due to injury, his rebounding rate was elite even adjusting for the high-pace era.
12	Andre Drummondplayer	90	Drummond averages approximately 13.8 RPG for his career with over 11,000 total rebounds despite being in his early 30s. He's been the most dominant rebounder of his generation and ranks among the elite rebounders in NBA history.
12	Dwight Howardplayer	90	Howard averaged 12.0 RPG over his career with 14,627 total rebounds. He led the league in rebounding five times and was the most dominant rebounder of his era, placing him in the elite rebounder tier just below the all-time legends.
14	Kareem Abdul-Jabbarplayer	89	Kareem averaged 11.2 RPG over 20 seasons with 17,440 total rebounds (3rd all-time). His early career in the high-pace 1970s inflated some numbers, but even adjusting for pace, his sustained production over two decades is elite.
14	Karl Maloneplayer	89	Malone averaged 10.1 RPG over 19 seasons with 14,968 total rebounds. His sustained elite rebounding production for nearly two decades places him in the elite rebounder tier, just below Duncan (10.8 RPG, 87) but above the outstanding range.
14	Walt Bellamyplayer	89	Bellamy averaged 13.7 RPG over 14 seasons with 14,241 total rebounds. His sustained elite rebounding production places him in the elite tier.
14	Truck Robinsonplayer	89	Robinson averaged 12.0 RPG over his 8-year career with 7,267 total rebounds, placing him in the elite rebounder tier. His sustained double-digit rebounding production was exceptional for a power forward.
14	Wes Unseldplayer	89	Unseld averaged 14.0 RPG over his career with 13,769 total rebounds, placing him among the elite rebounders in NBA history despite his modest 6'7" frame.
14	Kevin Garnettplayer	89	Garnett averaged 10.0 RPG over 21 seasons with 14,662 total rebounds. His sustained excellence and longevity place him among the elite rebounders in NBA history.
20	DeAndre Jordanplayer	88	Jordan averages approximately 10.4 RPG over his career with over 11,000 total rebounds. This places him in the elite rebounder tier (10-13 RPG = 88-94), as he was consistently one of the league's best rebounders during his prime.
20	David Robinsonplayer	88	Robinson averaged 10.6 RPG over his 14-season career with 10,497 total rebounds. This places him in the elite rebounder tier, as he was consistently one of the most dominant rebounders in the league and a cornerstone on the boards for championship-caliber Spurs teams.
20	Charles Barkleyplayer	88	Barkley averaged 11.7 RPG over his career with 12,546 total rebounds. His rebounding dominance at 6'6" against much taller players was legendary, placing him in the elite rebounder tier.
20	Dave Cowensplayer	88	Cowens averaged 13.6 RPG over 11 seasons with 10,444 total rebounds. This places him in the elite rebounder tier, as he was one of the most dominant rebounders of the 1970s despite being undersized for a center.
20	Giannis Antetokounmpoplayer	88	Giannis averages 9.3 RPG for his career with sustained elite production. This places him in the 'Elite Rebounder' tier, reflecting his dominance on the boards as a versatile forward.
20	Nikola Jokicplayer	88	Jokic averages approximately 10.8 RPG for his career. He's an elite rebounder who consistently dominates the boards through positioning and basketball IQ, comparable to Tim Duncan's production.
20	George Mikanplayer	88	Mikan averaged 13.4 RPG over his career with exceptional dominance on the boards. This places him in the elite rebounder tier, though pace inflation of his era is noted.
20	Domantas Sabonisplayer	88	Sabonis averages approximately 10.6 RPG for his career, placing him in the elite rebounder tier comparable to Duncan (10.8, scored 87) and Shaq (10.9, scored 86).
20	Clint Capelaplayer	88	Capela averages approximately 10.9 RPG for his career with over 7,000 total rebounds. He's been one of the most dominant rebounders in the league during his prime, placing him in the elite rebounder tier.
20	Artis Gilmoreplayer	88	Gilmore averaged 10.6 RPG over his NBA career with 9,161 total rebounds, placing him in the elite rebounder tier. He was one of the most dominant rebounders of the 1970s-80s, consistently among league leaders.
20	Dave DeBusschereplayer	88	DeBusschere averaged 11.0 RPG over 12 seasons with 9,618 total rebounds. This places him in the elite rebounder tier, particularly impressive for a 6'6" forward who consistently battled much larger players on the boards throughout his career.
20	Joel Embiidplayer	88	Embiid averages approximately 10.5 RPG for his career with over 6,000 total rebounds. This places him in the 'Elite Rebounder' tier (10-13 RPG = 88-94), showing dominant rebounding production for a center.
32	Tim Duncanplayer	87	Duncan averaged 10.8 RPG over 19 seasons with 15,091 career rebounds. Elite fundamental rebounder who was consistently dominant on the boards for championship-caliber teams.
33	Shaquille O'Nealplayer	86	Shaq averaged 10.9 RPG over 19 seasons with 13,099 total career rebounds. This places him in the outstanding-to-elite range for sustained rebounding dominance.
33	Dikembe Mutomboplayer	86	Mutombo averaged 10.3 RPG over 18 seasons with 12,359 total rebounds. His sustained elite rebounding production places him in the outstanding tier, comparable to Shaq (10.9 RPG, scored 86).
35	Spencer Haywoodplayer	85	Haywood averaged 9.2 RPG over his career with over 7,000 total rebounds, placing him in the elite rebounder category with consistent double-digit rebounding seasons.
35	Dolph Schayesplayer	85	Schayes averaged 12.1 RPG over 16 seasons with 11,256 total rebounds, ranking among the top rebounders in NBA history. His sustained production over a long career places him in the elite rebounder tier.
35	Rudy Gobertplayer	85	Gobert averages 11.5 RPG for his career with multiple rebounding titles, placing him in the elite rebounder tier as one of the most dominant glass cleaners of his generation.
35	DeMarcus Cousinsplayer	85	Cousins averaged approximately 10.2 RPG over his career with over 8,000 total rebounds. This places him in the outstanding rebounder tier, as he was consistently one of the league's best rebounders when healthy.
35	Hakeem Olajuwonplayer	85	Olajuwon averaged 11.1 RPG over 18 seasons with 13,748 total rebounds, placing him just below Shaq's 10.9 RPG (86) but with higher rate and similar longevity.
35	Jarrett Allenplayer	85	Allen averages approximately 10.2 RPG for his career over 8+ seasons. This places him in the elite rebounder tier, consistently dominant on both ends of the glass.
35	Bob Lanierplayer	85	Lanier averaged 10.1 RPG over 14 seasons with 12,834 total rebounds. This sustained production places him in the elite rebounder tier, showing consistent dominance on the boards.
35	Jonas Valančiūnasplayer	85	Valančiūnas averages approximately 10.2 RPG for his career, placing him in the elite rebounder tier as one of the most consistent rebounders in the modern NBA.
35	Victor Wembanyamaplayer	85	Wembanyama averaged 10.6 RPG in his rookie season, placing him in the outstanding rebounder tier. His combination of size, length, and positioning makes him elite on the boards.
35	Bill Waltonplayer	85	Walton averaged 10.5 RPG over his career with 4,923 total rebounds. This places him in the 'Outstanding Rebounder' tier (8-11 RPG range), showing elite rebounding production.
45	Patrick Ewingplayer	84	Ewing averaged 9.8 RPG over 17 seasons with 11,607 total rebounds. This places him in the outstanding rebounder tier, consistently among the best rebounders at his position throughout the 1990s.
45	Anthony Davisplayer	84	Davis averages approximately 10.4 RPG over his career with over 8,500 total rebounds. This places him in the 'Outstanding Rebounder' tier (8-11 RPG), slightly below Tim Duncan's 10.8 RPG (87) but well above LeBron's 7.5 RPG (80).
47	Nikola Vučevićplayer	83	Vučević averages 9.5 RPG over 13+ seasons with over 8,000 career rebounds, placing him as an outstanding rebounder who has been consistently dominant on the boards as a center, though below the elite tier of Duncan (10.8 RPG) and Shaq (10.9 RPG).
48	Arvydas Sabonisplayer	82	Sabonis averaged 8.5 RPG during his NBA career over 7 seasons. His rebounding was outstanding, combining excellent fundamentals, positioning, and basketball IQ to dominate the boards despite limited athleticism.
48	Buck Williamsplayer	82	Williams averaged 9.5 RPG over 17 seasons with 16,427 total rebounds. His sustained excellence on the boards throughout his career places him in the outstanding rebounder tier, ranking among the best rebounding forwards of his era.
48	Robert Parishplayer	82	Parish averaged 9.1 RPG over his 21-year career with 14,715 total rebounds. His sustained excellence and longevity place him among outstanding rebounders in NBA history.
48	Ed Davisplayer	82	Davis averaged approximately 9.2 RPG over his career, making him an outstanding rebounder who was consistently among the best on the boards for his position.
48	Zelmo Beatyplayer	82	Beaty averaged 8.1 RPG over his 12-year career with strong consistency as a center. His rebounding was a key strength throughout his NBA and ABA career.
48	Jack Sikmaplayer	82	Sikma averaged 10.8 RPG over 14 seasons with 12,858 total rebounds. His sustained production at over 10 RPG places him in the elite rebounder tier, comparable to Tim Duncan's 10.8 RPG (87) but with fewer total rebounds due to shorter career.
48	Enes Kanter Freedomcult_hero	82	Kanter averaged 10.9 RPG over 11 seasons with 7,479 total rebounds. His rebounding rate places him in the elite tier, comparable to Shaq's 10.9 RPG (86) but with fewer total rebounds due to shorter career.
48	Marcus Cambyplayer	82	Camby averaged 9.5 RPG over 17 seasons with 11,509 total rebounds, placing him in the outstanding rebounder tier. His sustained production and elite defensive rebounding rate put him above strong rebounders but below the elite 10+ RPG centers.
48	Larry Birdplayer	82	Bird averaged 10.0 RPG over 13 seasons with 8,974 total rebounds. For a forward, this is outstanding rebounding production that places him in the 8-11 RPG range for All-Star level rebounding.
48	Chris Webberplayer	82	Webber averaged 9.8 RPG over 15 seasons with 11,542 total rebounds. This sustained production places him in the outstanding rebounder tier, comparable to other elite forwards.
48	Billy Cunninghamplayer	82	Cunningham averaged 10.1 RPG over his 11-season career with 8,974 total rebounds. This places him in the outstanding rebounder tier, as he was consistently one of the best rebounding forwards of his era with excellent fundamentals and hustle.
48	Russell Westbrookplayer	82	Westbrook averaged 7.4 RPG over 16 seasons with 11,900+ total rebounds. For a point guard, this is historically unprecedented - he's the greatest rebounding guard ever with three triple-double seasons.
48	Boban Marjanovićplayer	82	Marjanović averages approximately 10.6 RPG per 36 minutes, demonstrating elite rebounding ability when on the court, though his limited minutes keep his raw totals modest.
48	Shawn Kempplayer	82	Kemp averaged 8.4 RPG over 14 seasons with 8,834 total rebounds. His sustained production as a power forward places him in the outstanding rebounder tier.
48	Ben Wallaceplayer	82	Wallace averaged 8.8 RPG over his career with 9,017 total rebounds. This places him in the 'Outstanding Rebounder' tier (8-11 RPG range), as he was one of the most dominant rebounders of his era despite being undersized for a center.
48	Bam Adebayoplayer	82	Adebayo averages approximately 9.6 RPG for his career through 2023-24 with around 5,000+ total rebounds. This places him in the 'Outstanding Rebounder' tier (8-11 RPG), showing dominant rebounding for his position group.
48	Jusuf Nurkićplayer	82	Nurkić averages approximately 9.5 RPG for his career, placing him in the outstanding rebounder tier. He's been a dominant force on the boards when healthy throughout his career.
48	Shawn Marionplayer	82	Marion averaged 8.7 RPG over his career with 10,101 total rebounds. This is outstanding rebounding for a forward, placing him in the 8-11 RPG tier.
48	Yao Mingplayer	82	Yao averaged 9.2 RPG over his 8-season career with 4,494 total rebounds. Despite the shortened career due to injuries, his per-game production was outstanding for a center, placing him in the elite rebounding tier.
48	Willis Reedplayer	82	Reed averaged 12.9 RPG over his career with strong sustained production, placing him in the outstanding rebounder tier despite playing in a higher-pace era.
68	LeBron Jamesplayer	80	LeBron averages 7.5 RPG over 21+ seasons with 10,900+ career rebounds. For a wing/forward, this is elite production and he's one of the best rebounding small forwards in NBA history.
69	Ralph Sampsonplayer	79	Sampson averaged 8.8 RPG over 9 seasons with 6,750 total rebounds, placing him in the outstanding rebounder tier despite his career being shortened by injuries.
70	Bill Laimbeerplayer	78	Laimbeer averaged 9.7 RPG over 14 seasons with 12,665 total rebounds. This is outstanding rebounding production, consistently among the league leaders and a key component of Detroit's championship teams.
70	Al Horfordplayer	78	Horford averages approximately 8.0 RPG over his career, placing him in the outstanding rebounder tier (8-11 RPG) with consistent production over 17+ seasons.
70	Caldwell Jonesplayer	78	Jones averaged 8.4 RPG over 17 seasons with 12,185 total rebounds. His sustained production as a rebounder places him in the outstanding tier, consistently cleaning the glass on both ends throughout his career.
70	Andrew Bogutplayer	78	Bogut averaged 8.6 RPG over his career, placing him in the outstanding rebounder tier as a consistent double-digit rebounder when healthy.
70	Elton Brandplayer	78	Brand averaged 8.5 RPG over 17 seasons with 11,240 total rebounds, placing him in the outstanding rebounder tier with sustained production throughout his career.
70	Magic Johnsonplayer	78	Magic averaged 7.2 RPG over his career with 6,559 total rebounds. For a point guard this is historically exceptional, placing him in the outstanding rebounder range due to his unique size and positioning at the position.
70	Bob McAdooplayer	78	McAdoo averaged 9.4 RPG over his 14-season career with 8,048 total rebounds. This places him in the outstanding rebounder tier, consistently dominant on the boards.
70	Alonzo Mourningplayer	78	Mourning averaged 8.5 RPG over his career with 7,137 total rebounds, placing him in the 78-87 'Outstanding Rebounder' tier. He was a dominant force on both ends of the glass throughout his career.
70	Amar'e Stoudemireplayer	78	Stoudemire averaged 8.9 RPG over his career with 8,042 total rebounds. This places him in the outstanding rebounder tier (78-87), showing strong production on the boards throughout his career.
70	Kevin McHaleplayer	78	McHale averaged 7.3 RPG over 13 seasons with 7,122 total rebounds. For a power forward, this is solid production placing him in the outstanding rebounder tier for his position.
70	Luka Doncicplayer	78	Doncic averages approximately 8.4 RPG for his career. For a guard/forward, this is elite rebounding production that places him among the best rebounding guards in NBA history, comparable to LeBron's positional dominance.
70	Larry Johnsonplayer	78	Johnson averaged 8.5 RPG over 10 seasons with 6,928 total rebounds. For a power forward, this is outstanding production that places him in the 78-87 range for consistently dominant rebounding.
82	Terry Cummingsplayer	76	Cummings averaged 8.9 rebounds per game over his 18-year career with over 11,000 total rebounds, placing him in the outstanding rebounder tier.
83	Kenneth Fariedplayer	75	Faried averaged 8.2 RPG over 8 NBA seasons with 3,516 total rebounds. His peak rebounding years were strong (9+ RPG for several seasons), placing him in the outstanding rebounder tier despite a relatively short career.
83	Connie Hawkinsplayer	75	Hawkins averaged 8.8 RPG over his NBA career, which represents outstanding rebounding for a forward. His combination of athleticism and positioning made him a dominant force on the boards throughout his career.
83	Antonio McDyessplayer	75	McDyess averaged 8.5 RPG over his career with 8,048 total rebounds. This places him in the outstanding rebounder tier, showing consistent dominance on the boards throughout his career.
83	Blake Griffinplayer	75	Griffin averaged 8.0 RPG over his career with 8,400+ total rebounds. This places him in the 78-87 'Outstanding Rebounder' tier, though at the lower end due to shorter peak years.
83	Marc Gasolplayer	75	Gasol averaged 8.4 RPG over his career with 8,089 total rebounds. This sustained production places him in the outstanding rebounder tier (8-11 RPG).
83	Dirk Nowitzkiplayer	75	Dirk averaged 7.5 RPG over 21 seasons with 11,489 total rebounds. For a power forward, this is solid production with excellent longevity, placing him in the strong rebounder tier.
83	Clyde Drexlerplayer	75	Drexler averaged 6.1 RPG over 15 seasons with 9,384 total rebounds. For a shooting guard/wing, this is exceptional rebounding production that places him well above positional averages and in the strong rebounder tier.
83	Žydrūnas Ilgauskasplayer	75	Ilgauskas averaged 7.3 RPG over 12 seasons with 5,904 total rebounds. As a center, this places him in the strong rebounder category, though not elite due to injury-shortened career.
83	A.C. Greenplayer	75	Green averaged 7.4 RPG over 16 seasons with 9,473 total rebounds. His sustained production and fundamentally sound rebounding technique made him one of the more reliable rebounders of his era.
83	Chris Boshplayer	75	Bosh averaged 7.4 RPG over 13 seasons with 9,618 total rebounds. For a power forward/center, this is solid production placing him in the strong rebounder tier.
83	Ben Simmonsplayer	75	Simmons averages approximately 8.1 RPG over his career. For a point forward, this is outstanding rebounding production that places him in the 78-87 tier, though at the lower end due to shorter career length compared to anchors.
83	Vlade Divacplayer	75	Divac averaged 8.2 RPG over his career with 9,326 total rebounds, placing him in the outstanding rebounder tier with consistent production on both ends of the glass.
83	Pau Gasolplayer	75	Gasol averaged 8.6 RPG over his 18-year career with 11,305 total rebounds, placing him in the outstanding rebounder tier with sustained production.
83	Marques Johnsonplayer	75	Johnson averaged 7.5 RPG over 11 seasons with 6,169 total rebounds as a 6'7" forward. This is strong rebounding production for his position, comparable to LeBron's rate but over fewer seasons, placing him in the upper portion of the strong rebounder tier.
83	Dan Isselplayer	75	Issel averaged 8.0 RPG over his NBA career with 11,133 total rebounds. This sustained production over 15 seasons places him in the 'Outstanding Rebounder' tier, though he was even more dominant in the ABA.
83	LaMelo Ballplayer	75	Ball averages approximately 7.0 RPG for his career. For a point guard, this is historically exceptional rebounding production that places him in the outstanding rebounder tier.
99	Nenêplayer	74	Nenê averaged 7.5 RPG over 16 NBA seasons with 8,464 total rebounds, placing him in the strong rebounder category for a center/power forward with consistent production throughout his career.
99	Mickey Johnsonplayer	74	Johnson averaged 7.4 RPG over his 12-season career with approximately 5,400 total rebounds as a 6'7" forward. This places him in the strong rebounder category, above Durant's 7.0 RPG (72) but below LeBron's 7.5 RPG (80).