Most rebounds through the first 5 seasons of an NBA career since 1969-70, among active players
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Include:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Donovan Clingan, would need 2,366 a game over his next 2 seasons.
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar1969 – 1974 | 6,251 | |
| Jalen Duren2022 – 20272026-27 still being played | 2,863 | |
| Jabari Smith Jr.2022 – 20272026-27 still being played | 2,184 | |
| Victor Wembanyama2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons | 2,128 | |
| Paolo Banchero2022 – 20272026-27 still being played | 2,013 | |
| Walker Kessler2022 – 20272026-27 still being played | 1,992 | |
| Amen Thompson2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons | 1,661 | |
| Chet Holmgren2023 – 20274 of 5 seasons | 1,548 | |
| Donovan Clingan2024 – 20273 of 5 seasons | 1,521 | |
| Dyson Daniels2022 – 20272026-27 still being played | 1,478 |
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Method
- The data has rebounds for every game since 1969-70, so 977 careers from before then aren't here.
- 430 careers aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
- An active player whose first 5 seasons ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.