List of National Basketball Association career rebounding leaders

This article provides two lists:

A list of National Basketball Association players by total career regular season rebounds recorded.[1]
A progressive list of rebound leaders showing how the record has increased through the years.[2]

Rebounding leaders

This is a list of National Basketball Association players by total career regular season rebounds recorded.

Statistics accurate as of March 11, 2020.
^ Active NBA player
* Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
† Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[3]
§ Eligible for Hall of Fame in 2020[4]
Rank Player Pos Team(s) played for (years)[5] Total rebounds Games played Rebounds per game
average[6]
1 Wilt Chamberlain* C Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors (1959–1965)
Philadelphia 76ers (1965–1968)
Los Angeles Lakers (1968–1973)		 23,924 1,045 22.9
2 Bill Russell* C Boston Celtics (1956–1969) 21,620 963 22.5
3 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*[7] C Milwaukee Bucks (1969–1975)
Los Angeles Lakers (1975–1989)		 17,440 1,560 11.2
4 Elvin Hayes* PF/C San Diego/Houston Rockets (1968–1972, 1981–1984)
Baltimore/Capital/Washington Bullets (1972–1981)		 16,279 1,303 12.5
5 Moses Malone* C Buffalo Braves (1976)
Houston Rockets (1976–1982)
Philadelphia 76ers (1982–1986, 1993–1994)
Washington Bullets (1986–1988)
Atlanta Hawks (1988–1991)
Milwaukee Bucks (1991–1993)
San Antonio Spurs (1994–1995)		 16,212 1,329 12.2
6 Tim Duncan* PF/C San Antonio Spurs (1997–2016) 15,091 1,392 10.8
7 Karl Malone* PF Utah Jazz (1985–2003)
Los Angeles Lakers (2003–2004)		 14,968 1,476 10.1
8 Robert Parish* C Golden State Warriors (1976–1980)
Boston Celtics (1980–1994)
Charlotte Hornets (1994–1996)
Chicago Bulls (1996–1997)		 14,715 1,611 9.1
9 Kevin Garnett* PF/C Minnesota Timberwolves (1995–2007; 2015–2016)
Boston Celtics (2007–2013)
Brooklyn Nets (2013–2015)
 14,662 1,462 10.0
10 Nate Thurmond* C San Francisco/Golden State Warriors (1963–1974)
Chicago Bulls (1974–1976)
Cleveland Cavaliers (1976–1977)		 14,464 964 15.0
11 Walt Bellamy* C Chicago Packers/Zephyrs/Baltimore Bullets (1961–1965)
New York Knicks (1965–1968)
Detroit Pistons (1968–1970)
Atlanta Hawks (1970–1974)
New Orleans Jazz (1974)		 14,241 1,043 13.7
12 Wes Unseld* C Baltimore/Capital/Washington Bullets (1968–1981) 13,769 984 14.0
13 Hakeem Olajuwon*[8] C Houston Rockets (1984–2001)
Toronto Raptors (2001–2002)		 13,748 1,238 11.1
14 Dwight Howard^ C Orlando Magic (2004–2012)
Los Angeles Lakers (2012–2013; 2019-present)
Houston Rockets (2013–2016)
Atlanta Hawks (2016–2017)
Charlotte Hornets (2017–2018)
Washington Wizards (2018–2019)		 13,641 1,106 12.3
15 Shaquille O'Neal* C Orlando Magic (1992–1996)
Los Angeles Lakers (1996–2004)
Miami Heat (2004–2008)
Phoenix Suns (2008–2009)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2009–2010)
Boston Celtics (2010–2011)		 13,099 1,207 10.9
16 Buck Williams PF New Jersey Nets (1981–1989)
Portland Trail Blazers (1989–1996)
New York Knicks (1996–1998)		 13,017 1,307 10.0
17 Jerry Lucas* PF Cincinnati Royals (1963–1969)
San Francisco Warriors (1969–1971)
New York Knicks (1971–1974)		 12,942 829 15.6
18 Bob Pettit* PF Milwaukee/St. Louis Hawks (1954–1965) 12,849 792 16.2
19 Charles Barkley* PF Philadelphia 76ers (1984–1992)
Phoenix Suns (1992–1996)
Houston Rockets (1996–2000)		 12,546 1,073 11.7
20 Dikembe Mutombo* C Denver Nuggets (1991–1996)
Atlanta Hawks (1996–2001)
Philadelphia 76ers (2001–2002)
New Jersey Nets (2002–2003)
New York Knicks (2003–2004)
Houston Rockets (2004–2009)		 12,359 1,196 10.3
21 Paul Silas PF St. Louis/Atlanta Hawks (1964–1969)
Phoenix Suns (1969–1972)
Boston Celtics (1972–1976)
Denver Nuggets (1976–1977)
Seattle SuperSonics (1977–1980)		 12,357 1,254 9.9
22 Charles Oakley PF Chicago Bulls (1985–1988, 2001–2002)
New York Knicks (1988–1999)
Toronto Raptors (1999–2001)
Washington Wizards (2002–2003)
Houston Rockets (2004)		 12,205 1,282 9.5
23 Dennis Rodman* PF/SF Detroit Pistons (1986–1993)
San Antonio Spurs (1993–1995)
Chicago Bulls (1995–1998)
Los Angeles Lakers (1999)
Dallas Mavericks (2000)		 11,954 911 13.1
24 Kevin Willis PF/C Atlanta Hawks (1984–1994, 2004–2005)
Miami Heat (1994–1996)
Golden State Warriors (1996)
Houston Rockets (1996–1998, 2001–2002)
Toronto Raptors (1999–2001)
Denver Nuggets (2001)
San Antonio Spurs (2002–2004)
Dallas Mavericks (2007)		 11,901 1,424 8.4
25 Patrick Ewing* C New York Knicks (1985–2000)
Seattle SuperSonics (2000–2001)
Orlando Magic (2001–2002)		 11,607 1,183 9.8
26 Dirk Nowitzki† PF Dallas Mavericks (1999–2019) 11,489 1,522 7.5
27 Elgin Baylor* SF Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers (1958–1971) 11,463 846 13.5
28 Pau Gasol C/PF Memphis Grizzlies (2001–2008)
Los Angeles Lakers (2008–2014)
Chicago Bulls (2014–2016)
San Antonio Spurs (2016–2019)
Milwaukee Bucks (2019)		 11,305 1,226 9.2
29 Dolph Schayes* PF Syracuse Nationals (1949–1950)[9]
Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers (1950–1964)		 11,256 932 12.1
30 Bill Bridges PF St. Louis/Atlanta Hawks (1963–1971)
Philadelphia 76ers (1971–1972)
Los Angeles Lakers (1972–1974)
Golden State Warriors (1975)		 11,054 926 11.9
31 Jack Sikma* C Seattle SuperSonics (1977–1986)
Milwaukee Bucks (1986–1991)		 10,816 1,107 9.8
32 David Robinson* C San Antonio Spurs (1989–2003) 10,497 987 10.6
33 Ben Wallace C/PF Washington Bullets/Wizards (1996–1999)
Orlando Magic (1999–2000)
Detroit Pistons (2000–2006, 2009–2012)
Chicago Bulls (2006–2008)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2008–2009)		 10,482 1,088 9.6
34 Tyson Chandler^ C Chicago Bulls (2001–2006)
New Orleans(/Oklahoma City) Hornets (2006–2009)
Charlotte Bobcats (2009–2010)
Dallas Mavericks (2010–2011, 2014–2015)
New York Knicks (2011–2014)
Phoenix Suns (2015–2018)
Los Angeles Lakers (2018)
Houston Rockets (2019-present)		 10,467 1,160 9
35 Dave Cowens* C Boston Celtics (1970–1980)
Milwaukee Bucks (1982–1983)		 10,444 766 13.6
36 Bill Laimbeer C Cleveland Cavaliers (1980–1982)
Detroit Pistons (1982–1993)		 10,400 1,068 9.7
37 Otis Thorpe PF Kansas City/Sacramento Kings (1984–1988, 1998)
Houston Rockets (1988–1995)
Portland Trail Blazers (1995)
Detroit Pistons (1995–1997)
Vancouver Grizzlies (1997–1998)
Washington Wizards (1999)
Miami Heat (1999–2000)
Charlotte Hornets (2000–2001)		 10,370 1,257 8.2
38 Zach Randolph† PF Portland Trail Blazers (2001–2007)
New York Knicks (2007–2008)
Los Angeles Clippers (2008–2009)
Memphis Grizzlies (2009–2017)
Sacramento Kings (2017–2018)		 10,208 1,116 9.1
39 Shawn Marion SF/PF Phoenix Suns (1999–2008)
Miami Heat (2008–2009)
Toronto Raptors (2009)
Dallas Mavericks (2009–2014)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2014–2015)		 10,101 1,163 8.7
40 Johnny Kerr C Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers (1954–1965)
Baltimore Bullets (1965–1966)		 10,092 905 11.2
41 Bob Lanier* C Detroit Pistons (1970–1980)
Milwaukee Bucks (1980–1984)		 9,698 959 10.1
42 Sam Lacey C Cincinnati Royals/Kansas City(-Omaha) Kings (1970–1981)
New Jersey Nets (1981–1982)
Cleveland Cavaliers (1982–1983)		 9,687 1,002 9.7
43 Dave DeBusschere* PF/SF Detroit Pistons (1962–1968)
New York Knicks (1968–1974)		 9,618 875 11.0
44 Marcus Camby C Toronto Raptors (1996–1998)
New York Knicks (1999–2002, 2012–2013)
Denver Nuggets (2002–2008)
Los Angeles Clippers (2008–2010)
Portland Trail Blazers (2010–2012)
Houston Rockets (2012)		 9,513 973 9.8
45 A. C. Green PF Los Angeles Lakers (1985–1993, 1999–2000)
Phoenix Suns (1993–1996)
Dallas Mavericks (1996–1999)
Miami Heat (2000–2001)		 9,473 1,278 7.4
46 DeAndre Jordan^ C Los Angeles Clippers (2008–2018)
Dallas Mavericks (2018)
New York Knicks (2019)
Brooklyn Nets (2019-present)		 9,451 875 10.8
47 Horace Grant PF Chicago Bulls (1987–1994)
Orlando Magic (1994–1999, 2001–2002)
Seattle SuperSonics (1999–2000)
Los Angeles Lakers (2000–2001, 2003–2004)		 9,443 1,165 8.1
48 Bailey Howell* PF/SF Detroit Pistons (1959–1964)
Baltimore Bullets (1964–1966)
Boston Celtics (1966–1970)
Philadelphia 76ers (1970–1971)		 9,383 951 9.9
49 LeBron James^ SF Cleveland Cavaliers (2003–2010, 2014–2018)
Miami Heat (2010–2014)
Los Angeles Lakers (2018–present)		 9,353 1,258 7.4
50 Vlade Divac* C Los Angeles Lakers (1989–1996, 2004–2005)
Charlotte Hornets (1996–1998)
Sacramento Kings (1998–2004)		 9,326 1,134 8.2

Progressive list of rebounding leaders

This is a progressive list of rebounding leaders showing how the record increased through the years.[2]

Statistics accurate as of March 11, 2020.
^ Active NBA player
* Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
† Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[3]
§ Eligible for Hall of Fame in 2020 [10]
Team abbreviations Team(s) listed is the one player was on when he established the record.
ATLAtlanta HawksDETDetroit PistonsMNLMinneapolis LakersSASSan Antonio Spurs
BOSBoston CelticsFTWFort Wayne PistonsNOJNew Orleans JazzSDCSan Diego Clippers
BRKBrooklyn NetsHOUHouston RocketsNOPNew Orleans PelicansSDRSan Diego Rockets
BUFBuffalo BravesINDIndiana PacersNYKNew York KnicksSFWSan Francisco Warriors
CAPCapital BulletsLACLos Angeles ClippersORLOrlando MagicSTLSt. Louis Hawks
CHOCharlotte HornetsLALLos Angeles LakersPHIPhiladelphia 76ersSYRSyracuse Nationals
CHIChicago BullsMILMilwaukee BucksPHOPhoenix SunsUTAUtah Jazz
CLECleveland CavaliersMINMinnesota TimberwolvesPHWPhiladelphia WarriorsWASWashington Wizards
DENDenver NuggetsMLHMilwaukee HawksROCRochester RoyalsWSBWashington Bullets
Progressive leaders and records for total rebounds
Season Year-by-year leader REB Active leader REB Career record REB Single-season record REB Season
1950–51Dolph Schayes*000SYR1,080Dolph Schayes*000SYR1,080Dolph Schayes*000SYR1,080Dolph Schayes*000SYR1,0801950–51
1951–52Mel Hutchins000MLH
Larry Foust000FTW		8801,8531,8531951–52
1952–53George Mikan*000MNL1,007George Mikan*000MNL2,831George Mikan*000MNL2,8311952–53
1953–54Harry Gallatin*000NYK1,0983,8593,859Harry Gallatin*000NYK1,0981953–54
1954–55Neil Johnston*000PHW1,085Dolph Schayes*000SYR4,530Dolph Schayes*000SYR4,5301954–55
1955–56Bob Pettit*000STL1,1645,4215,421Bob Pettit*000STL1,1641955–56
1956–57Maurice Stokes*000ROC1,2566,4296,429Maurice Stokes*000ROC1,2561956–57
1957–58Bill Russell*000BOS1,5647,4517,451Bill Russell*000BOS1,5641957–58
1958–591,6128,4138,4131,6121958–59
1959–60Wilt Chamberlain*
000PHW 1959–62
000SFW 1962–63		1,9419,3729,372Wilt Chamberlain*000PHW1,9411959–60
1960–612,14910,33210,3322,1491960–61
1961–622,05210,77110,7711961–62
1962–631,946Bill Russell*000BOS11,398Bill Russell*000BOS11,3981962–63
1963–64Bill Russell*000BOS1,93013,32813,3281963–64
1964–651,87815,20615,2061964–65
1965–66Wilt Chamberlain*
000PHI 1965–68
000LAL 1968–69		1,94316,98516,9851965–66
1966–671,95718,68518,6851966–67
1967–681,95220,13620,1361967–68
1968–691,71221,62021,6201968–69
1969–70Elvin Hayes*000SDR1,386Wilt Chamberlain*000LAL19,3331969–70
1970–71Wilt Chamberlain*000LAL1,49320,8261970–71
1971–721,57222,398Wilt Chamberlain*000LAL22,3981971–72
1972–731,52623,92423,9241972–73
1973–74Elvin Hayes*000CAP1,463Walt Bellamy*
000ATL 1973–74
000NOJ 1974–75		14,2361973–74
1974–75Bob McAdoo*000BUF1,15514,2411974–75
1975–76Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*000LAL1,383Nate Thurmond*
000CHI 1975
000CLE 1975–77		14,0901975–77
1976–771,09014,4641976–77
1977–78Truck Robinson000NOJ1,288Elvin Hayes*
000WSB 1977–81
000HOU 1981–84		11,9771977–78
1978–79Moses Malone*000HOU1,44412,9711978–79
1979–80Swen Nater000SDC1,21613,8671979–80
1980–81Moses Malone*
000HOU 1980–82
000PHI 1982–83		1,18014,6561980–81
1981–821,18815,4031981–82
1982–831,19416,0191982–83
1983–84Bill Laimbeer000DET1,00316,2791983–84
1984–85Moses Malone*000PHI1,031Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*000LAL15,6271984–85
1985–86Bill Laimbeer000DET1,07516,1051985–86
1986–87Charles Oakley000CHI1,07416,6281986–87
1987–881,06617,1061987–88
1988–89Hakeem Olajuwon*000HOU1,10517,4401988–89
1989–901,149Moses Malone*000
000ATL 1989–91
000MIL 1991–93
000PHI 1993–94
000SAS 1994–95		14,4831989–90
1990–91David Robinson*000SAS1,06315,1501990–91
1991–92Dennis Rodman*
000DET 1991–93
000SAS 1993–94		1,53015,8941991–92
1992–931,13215,9401992–93
1993–941,36716,1661993–94
1994–95Dikembe Mutombo*000DEN1,02916,2121994–95
1995–96David Robinson*000SAS1,000Robert Parish*
000CHO 1995–96
000CHI 1996–97		14,6261995–96
1996–97Dikembe Mutombo*000ATL92914,7151996–97
1997–98Dennis Rodman*000CHI1,201Buck Williams000NYK13,0171997–98
1998–99Dikembe Mutombo*000ATL610Hakeem Olajuwon*000HOU12,6771998–99
1999–001,15712,9511999–00
2000–01Ben Wallace000DET1,05213,3822000–01
2001–02Tim Duncan*000SAS1,042Karl Malone*
000UTA 2001–03
000LAL 2003–04		13,9732001–02
2002–03Ben Wallace000DET1,12614,6012002–03
2003–04Kevin Garnett*000MIN1,13914,9682003–04
2004–051,108Kevin Willis000ATL11,8932004–05
2005–06Dwight Howard^000ORL1,022Dikembe Mutombo*000HOU11,6392005–06
2006–071,00812,1272006–07
2007–081,16112,3262007–08
2008–091,093Shaquille O'Neal*
000PHO 2008–09
000CLE 2009–10
000BOS 2010–11		12,5662008–09
2009–101,08212,9212009–10
2010–11Kevin Love^000MIN1,11213,0992010–11
2011–12Dwight Howard^000ORL785Kevin Garnett*
000BOS 2011–13
000BRK 2013–14		13,3132011–12
2012–13Ömer Aşık†000HOU95613,8432012–13
2013–14DeAndre Jordan^000LAC1,11414,2012013–14
2014–151,226Tim Duncan*000SAS14,6442014–15
2015–16Andre Drummond^000DET1,19815,0912015–16
2016–171,115Dwight Howard^
000ATL 2016–17
000CHO 2017–18
000WAS 2018–19
000LAL 2019–20		12,0892016–17
2017–181,24713,1012017–18
2018–191,23213,1842018–19
2019–20Hassan Whiteside^000POR86913,6412019–20
SeasonYear-by-year leaderREBActive player leaderREBCareer recordREBSingle-season recordREBSeason


See also

References
  1. The National Basketball Association did not record rebounding statistics until the 1950–51 season.
  2. "NBA Progressive Leaders and Records for Total Rebounds". Basketball-Reference.com. Sports-Reference LLC. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
  3. A player is not eligible for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for three calendar years.
  4. "2020 Hall of Fame Candidates". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
  5. 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.
  6. Average is rounded to the nearest tenth.
  7. Previously known as Lew Alcindor prior to an official name change on May 1, 1971.
  8. Previously written as Akeem Olajuwon prior to an official spelling change on March 9, 1991.
  9. Rebounds were not yet recorded during the player's tenure with this team and season(s).
  10. "2020 Hall of Fame Candidates". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
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