List of National Basketball Association career playoff rebounding leaders

This article provides two lists:

A list of National Basketball Association players by total career playoff rebounds recorded.
A progressive list of rebound leaders showing how the record has increased through the years.[1]

Career Playoff Rebound Leaders

This is a list of National Basketball Association players by total career playoff rebounds recorded.[2]

Statistics accurate as of the 2016 NBA Playoffs.
^ Active NBA player
* Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
† Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[3]
§ 1st time eligible for Hall of Fame in 2017 [4]
Only players with at least 50 win shares are shown for 1st time eligible Hall of Fame consideration.
Win Shares is a player statistic which attempts to divvy up credit for team success to the individuals on the team.[5]
Rank Player Position(s) Team(s) played for (years)[6] Total
rebounds		 Games
played		 Rebounds
per game
average[7]
1 Russell, BillBill Russell* C Boston Celtics (1957–1969) 4,104 165 24.9
2 Chamberlain, WiltWilt Chamberlain* C Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors (1960–1962, 1964)
Philadelphia 76ers (1965–1968)
Los Angeles Lakers (1969–1973)		 3,913 160 24.5
3 Duncan, TimTim Duncan† C/PF San Antonio Spurs (1998–1999, 2001–2016) 2,859 251 11.4
4 O'Neal, ShaquilleShaquille O'Neal* C Orlando Magic (1994–1996)
Los Angeles Lakers (1997–2004)
Miami Heat (2005–2007)
Phoenix Suns (2008)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2010)
Boston Celtics (2011)		 2,508 216 11.6
5 Abdul-Jabbar, KareemKareem Abdul-Jabbar*[8] C Milwaukee Bucks (1970–1974)
Los Angeles Lakers (1977–1989)		 2,481 237 10.5
6 Malone, KarlKarl Malone* PF Utah Jazz (1986–2003)
Los Angeles Lakers (2004)		 2,062 193 10.7
7 Unseld, WesWes Unseld* C Baltimore/Capital/Washington Bullets (1969–1980) 1,777 119 14.9
8 Parish, RobertRobert Parish* C Golden State Warriors (1977)
Boston Celtics (1981–1993)
Charlotte Hornets (1995)
Chicago Bulls (1997)		 1,765 184 9.6
9 James, LeBronLeBron James^ SF Cleveland Cavaliers (2006–2010, 2015–2016)
Miami Heat (2011–2014)		 1,758 199 8.8
10 Baylor, ElginElgin Baylor* SF Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers (1959–1970) 1,724 134 12.9
11 Bird, LarryLarry Bird* SF/PF Boston Celtics (1980–1988, 1990–1992) 1,683 164 10.3
12 Rodman, DennisDennis Rodman* PF/SF Detroit Pistons (1987–1992)
San Antonio Spurs (1994–1995)
Chicago Bulls (1996–1998)		 1,676 169 9.9
13 Olajuwon, HakeemHakeem Olajuwon*[9] C Houston Rockets (1985–1991, 1993–1999)
Toronto Raptors (2002)		 1,621 145 11.2
14 Pippen, ScottieScottie Pippen* SF Chicago Bulls (1988–1998)
Houston Rockets (1999)
Portland Trail Blazers (2000–2003)		 1,583 208 7.6
15 Barkley, CharlesCharles Barkley* PF Philadelphia 76ers (1985–1987, 1989–1991)
Phoenix Suns (1993–1996)
Houston Rockets (1997–1999)		 1,582 123 12.9
16 Garnett, KevinKevin Garnett† PF/C Minnesota Timberwolves (1997–2004)
Boston Celtics (2008, 2010–2013)
Brooklyn Nets (2014)		 1,534 143 10.7
17 Silas, PaulPaul Silas PF St. Louis/Atlanta Hawks (1965–1969)
Phoenix Suns (1970)
Boston Celtics (1973–1976)
Denver Nuggets (1977)
Seattle SuperSonics (1978–1980)		 1,527 163 9.4
18 Johnson, MagicMagic Johnson* PG/SG Los Angeles Lakers (1980–1991, 1996) 1,465 190 7.7
19 Grant, HoraceHorace Grant PF Chicago Bulls (1988–1994)
Orlando Magic (1995–1997, 1999)
Seattle SuperSonics (2000)
Los Angeles Lakers (2001, 2004)
Orlando Magic (2002)		 1,457 170 8.6
20 Wallace, BenBen Wallace§ C/PF Detroit Pistons (2002–2006)
Chicago Bulls (2007)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2008–2009)		 1,454 130 11.2
21 Nowitzki, DirkDirk Nowitzki^ PF Dallas Mavericks (2001–2012, 2014–2016) 1,446 145 10.0
22 Oakley, CharlesCharles Oakley PF Chicago Bulls (1986–1988)
New York Knicks (1989–1998)
Toronto Raptors (2000–2001)		 1,445 144 10.0
23 Ewing, PatrickPatrick Ewing* C New York Knicks (1988–2000)
Orlando Magic (2002)		 1,435 139 10.3
24 Horry, RobertRobert Horry PF/SF Houston Rockets (1993–1996)
Los Angeles Lakers (1997–2003)
San Antonio Spurs (2004–2008)		 1,361 244 5.6
25 Bridges, BillBill Bridges PF St. Louis/Atlanta Hawks (1963–1971)
Los Angeles Lakers (1973–1974)
Golden State Warriors (1975)		 1,305 113 11.5

Progressive List of Playoff Rebound Leaders

This is a progressive list of rebound leaders showing how the record increased through the years.[10]

Statistics accurate as of the 2016 playoffs.
^ Active NBA player
* Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
† Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[3]
§ 1st time eligible for Hall of Fame in 2017 [11]
Only players with at least 50 win shares are shown for 1st time eligible Hall of Fame consideration.
Win Shares is a player statistic which attempts to divvy up credit for team success to the individuals on the team.[5]
Team Abbreviations Team listed is the one player was on when he established the record.
BALBaltimore Bullets GSWGolden State Warriors NYKNew York Knicks SASSan Antonio Spurs
BOSBoston Celtics HOUHouston Rockets ORLOrlando Magic SEASeattle SuperSonics
CHHCharlotte Hornets LACLos Angeles Clippers PHIPhiladelphia 76ers SFWSan Francisco Warriors
CHIChicago Bulls LALLos Angeles Lakers PHOPhoenix Suns SYRSyracuse Nationals
CLECleveland Cavaliers MIAMiami Heat PHWPhiladelphia Warriors TORToronto Raptors
DALDallas Mavericks MILMilwaukee Bucks PORPortland Trail Blazers UTAUtah Jazz
DETDetroit Pistons MNLMinneapolis Lakers ROCRochester Royals WSBWashington Bullets
NBA Progressive Leaders and Records for Playoff Total Rebounds
SeasonYear-by-Year LeaderRebActive Player LeaderRebCareer Rebound RecordRebSingle Season RecordRebSeason
1950–51 Arnie Risen*ROC196Arnie Risen*ROC196Arnie Risen*ROC196Arnie Risen*ROC1961950–51
1951–52 George Mikan*MNL207 Harry Gallatin*NYK297Harry Gallatin*NYK297George Mikan*MNL207 1951–52
1952–53 185 George Mikan*MNL466George Mikan*MNL466 1952–53
1953–54 171637 6371953–54
1954–55 Dolph Schayes*SYR141Harry Gallatin*NYK5221954–55
1955–56 Neil Johnston*PHW143George Mikan*MNL6656651955–56
1956–57 Bill Russell*BOS244Dolph Schayes*SYR687Dolph Schayes*SYR687Bill Russell*BOS2441956–57
1957–58 2217327321957–58
1958–59 3058498493051958–59
1959–60 336Bill Russell*BOS1106Bill Russell*BOS11063361959–60
1960–61 299140514051960–61
1961–62 370177517753701961–62
1962–63 3262101 21011962–63
1963–64 Wilt Chamberlain*SFW302237323731963–64
1964–65 Bill Russell*BOS302267526751964–65
1965–66 428 310331034281965–66
1966–67 Wilt Chamberlain*PHI43733013301Wilt Chamberlain*PHI4371966–67
1967–68 Bill Russell*BOS434373537351967–68
1968–69 Wilt Chamberlain*LAL444410441044441968–69
1969–70 399Wilt Chamberlain*LAL29731969–70
1970–71 Wes Unseld*BAL33932151970–71
1971–72 Wilt Chamberlain*LAL315 35301971–72
1972–73 383 39131972–73
1973–74 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*MIL253Bill Bridges
LAL 1974
GSW 1975		12561973–74
1974–75 Wes Unseld*WSB2761305 1974–75
1975–76 Dave Cowens*BOS296Wes Unseld*WSB11751975–76
1976–77 Bill Walton*POR2881280 1976–77
1977–78 Marvin WebsterSEA28914961977–78
1978–79 Elvin Hayes*WSB26617491978–79
1979–80 Caldwell JonesPHI18517771979–80
1980–81 Moses Malone*HOU3051980–81
1981–82 Caldwell JonesPHI189Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*LAL16431981–82
1982–83 Moses Malone*PHI20617581982–83
1983–84 Larry Bird*BOS2521931 1983–84
1984–85 Robert Parish*BOS21920851984–85
1985–86 Hakeem Olajuwon*HOU23621681985–86
1986–87 Larry Bird*BOS23122911986–87
1987–88 Bill LaimbeerDET 22124221987–88
1988–89 Dennis Rodman*DET1702481 1988–89
1989–90 Bill LaimbeerDET211Larry Bird*BOS15931989–90
1990–91 Dennis Rodman*DET17716651990–91
1991–92 Horace GrantCHI194 Robert Parish*
BOS 1991–94
CHH 1994–96
CHI 1996–97 		17141991–92
1992–93 Charles Barkley*PHO32617521992–93
1993–94 Patrick Ewing*NYK2931993–94
1994–95 Shaquille O'Neal*ORL250 17611994–95
1995–96 Dennis Rodman*CHI2471995–96
1996–97 Karl Malone*UTA22817651996–97
1997–98 Dennis Rodman*CHI248Dennis Rodman*CHI16761997–98
1998–99 Tim Duncan†SAS195Karl Malone*
UTA 1998–03
LAL 2003–04		 1680 1998–99
1999–00 Shaquille O'Neal*LAL3551769 1999–00
2000–01 Dikembe Mutombo*PHI31618132000–01
2001–02 Shaquille O'Neal*LAL2391843 2001–02
2002–03 Tim Duncan†SAS36918772002–03
2003–04 Ben Wallace§DET32820622003–04
2004–05 Tim Duncan†SAS286Shaquille O'Neal*
MIA 2004–07
PHO 2008–09
CLE 2010
BOS 2011		2142 2004–05
2005–06 Dirk Nowitzki^DAL268 2367 2005–06
2006–07 Tim Duncan†SAS22924012006–07
2007–08 Kevin Garnett†BOS27424472007–08
2008–09 Dwight Howard^ORL3532008–09
2009–10 Pau Gasol^LAL25525082009–10
2010–11 Tyson Chandler^DAL1932010–11
2011–12 LeBron James^MIA224 Tim Duncan†SAS2308 2011–12
2012–13 Tim Duncan†SAS21425222012–13
2013–14 21127332013–14
2014–15 Dwight Howard^HOU2382811 2014–15
2015–16 Draymond Green^GSW22828592015–16
SeasonYear-by-Year LeaderRebActive Player LeaderRebCareer Rebound RecordRebSingle Season RecordRebSeason

See also

References

  1. ↑ "NBA Progressive Playoff Leaders and Records for Total Rebounds". Basketball-Reference.com. Sports-Reference LLC. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  2. ↑ The National Basketball Association did not record rebounding statistics until the 1950–51 season.
  3. 1 2 A player is not eligible for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for four calendar years (reduced from five in 2015); player was not eligible for induction upon the commencement of the 2016–17 NBA season.
  4. ↑ "2017 Hall of Fame Candidates". Basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  5. 1 2 "NBA Win Shares". Basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  6. ↑ American Basketball Association (ABA) teams other than those admitted into the NBA in 1976 are not included; each year is linked to an article about that particular NBA season. The years listed are only ones in which the player played in a playoff game.
  7. ↑ Average is rounded to the nearest tenth.
  8. ↑ Previously known as Lew Alcindor prior to an official name change on May 1, 1971.
  9. ↑ Previously written as Akeem Olajuwon prior to an official spelling change on March 9, 1991.
  10. ↑ "NBA Progressive Leaders and Records for Playoff Total Rebounds". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  11. ↑ "2017 Hall of Fame Candidates". Basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 8 April 2016.

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