There have been some elite rebounders in NBA history but there are a few that are in a league of their own. Let’s take a look at the NBA Players with the most rebounds in a game. (The NBA didn’t record rebounds as an official stat until the 1950-51 season.)
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7.Bill Russell -43 Rebounds
In January of 1963 against the Los Angeles Lakers, Bill Russell pulled down 43 rebounds.
7.Wilt Chamberlain -43 Rebounds
In March of 1965, Wilt Chamberlain and the Philadelphia 76ers were facing off with the Boston Celtics. In that game, Chamberlain pulled down 43 rebounds.
7.Wilt Chamberlain -43 Rebounds
In December of 1961 against the Lakers, Wilt Chamberlain pulled down 43 rebounds in a game that went to triple overtime.
7.Wilt Chamberlain -43 Rebounds
As a rookie in 1959, Chamberlain grabbed 43 rebounds. He also set a then rookie record of 39 points.
5.Wilt Chamberlain -45 Rebounds
In January of 1961, Wilt Chamberlain had one of the best games of his career. He grabbed 45 defensive rebounds and had a quadruple double.
5.Wilt Chamberlain -45 Rebounds
Wilt Chamberlain was on this list twice during his rookie career. In February of 1960, Chamberlain pulled down 45 rebounds.
3.Bill Russell -49 Rebounds
In 1965, Bill Russell was a member of the Celtics facing off the Detroit Pistons. Russell was elite pulling down 49 rebounds.
3.Bill Russell -49 Rebounds
Bill Russell grabbed 49 rebounds against the Philadelphia Warriors in 1957. In that game he set the record for 32 rebounds in a half.
2.Bill Russell -51 Rebounds
When Bill Russell grabbed 51 rebounds in February of 1960 he set the record, one no doubt that some thought couldn’t be broken.
1.Wilt Chamberlain -55 Rebounds
Not only was Russell’s record broken, it happened in the same calendar year. In November of 1960, Chamberlain grabbed 55 rebounds in a losing effort. This is an effort that is going to be very hard to beat.