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Most rebounds through the first 3 seasons of an NBA career since 1969-70, among active players

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Cameron Boozer, would need 1,877 a game over his next 2 seasons.

Most rebounds through the first 3 seasons of an NBA career since 1969-70, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar1969 – 19723,849
Donovan Clingan2024 – 20272026-27 still being played1,521
Kel'el Ware2024 – 20272026-27 still being played1,240
Kyle Filipowski2024 – 20272026-27 still being played1,006
Yves Missi2024 – 20272026-27 still being played1,001
Alex Sarr2024 – 20272026-27 still being played862
Matas Buzelis2024 – 20272026-27 still being played766
Zach Edey2024 – 20272026-27 still being played742
Stephon Castle2024 – 20272026-27 still being played726
Oso Ighodaro2024 – 20272026-27 still being played684

Method

  • The data has rebounds for every game since 1969-70, so 977 careers from before then aren't here.
  • 399 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 3 seasons ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.