Denis Rodman - best rebounder of all time?

JustinT · Post #1 » by **JustinT** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:17 pm

Will we ever see anyone even come close to Rodman in his prime? I personally dont think so. He was an absolute beast in the paint. If so, then who?

Philly Fresh · Post #2 » by **Philly Fresh** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:26 pm

O RLY? NO WAI!!!

But yea, he is by far the greatest rebounder of all time.

Post #3 » by **bryant08** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:28 pm

Bill Russell? Although he was playing with a different era of players, he was definitely up there. I mean, 22.5RPG over your career?!?! Daaaayuummmm

T.Duncan21 · Post #4 » by **T.Duncan21** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:29 pm

The numbers he put up were just ridiculous... During Ben's prime with DET, I thought he was insane for all the rebounds he use to grab but then I compared that to Rodman's and it's not even close.

Post #5 » by **Optimism Prime** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:59 pm

T.Duncan21 wrote:The numbers he put up were just ridiculous... During Ben's prime with DET, I thought he was insane for all the rebounds he use to grab but then I compared that to Rodman's and it's not even close.

And he still only has the 35th best average for a single season.

Definitely the best for a player in the last 25 or so years.

exkonvict · Post #6 » by **exkonvict** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:02 pm

hermes · Post #7 » by **hermes** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:03 pm

bryant08 wrote:Bill Russell? Although he was playing with a different era of players, he was definitely up there. I mean, 22.5RPG over your career?!?! Daaaayuummmm

thats amazing
avg over 22 rebounds for your career

Post #8 » by **pillwenney** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:17 pm

IIRC, he has the greatest rebound rate of all time, so yes, statistically, he is the best.

The thing to remember about guys like Russel in Wilt was that the pace was much, much faster back then.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #9 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:27 pm

Reggie Evans you noobs

cdubbz · Post #10 » by **cdubbz** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:35 pm

Rodman was a beast of a rebounder. Having a psycho powerfoward who will do anything to get a rebound and intimidated players is such an asset.

I actually miss rodman...him and his crazy antics. The offcourt stunts he would do were awesome. From the color of his hair to the tattoos in his skin Rodman was a beast. Even his jersey #...91! its all insane haha everything about him was off beat and it was good for the nba.

Jaykoolzboy · Post #11 » by **Jaykoolzboy** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:44 pm

cdubbz wrote:Rodman was a beast of a rebounder. Having a psycho powerfoward who will do anything to get a rebound and intimidated players is such an asset.

I actually miss rodman...him and his crazy antics. The offcourt stunts he would do were awesome. From the color of his hair to the tattoos in his skin Rodman was a beast. Even his jersey #...91! its all insane haha everything about him was off beat and it was good for the nba.

Ya I think we need Rodman-like player in this league.

rockybalboa11 · Post #12 » by **rockybalboa11** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:47 pm

ron artest?

That Nicka · Post #13 » by **That Nicka** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:10 pm

rockybalboa11 wrote:ron artest?

not even close

Post #14 » by **UCFJayBird** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:16 pm

people bring up Wilt and Russell playing in a faster paced game, but I'd like to bring up the fact that they also played larger roles for their teams. Rodman was a good rebounder yes, but when he put up those jaw-dropping stats he was doing only one thing: rebounding. He would completely abandon anything and everything else to go for those rebounds. I don't blame him, it's what they asked him to do, just go grab the rebounds. But it's much more difficult to rebound when you're expected to provide both offensive and defensive presences. How are you going to rebound when you're going for the block? Or when you're taking the jumpshot (offensive rebounds). Your focus is elsewhere at times.

I'll say it's either Wilt or Bill. i'll go with Wilt if I have to choose one, and here's why...

1. He averaged 22.9 rpg for his career (compared to Bill's 22.5)
2. He was relied on far more for offense than Bill, so while Bill was focusing mostly on defense and rebounding, Wilt was focusing on offense, defense, and rebounding.
3. Wilt once grabbed 55 rebs in a game, AGAINST BILL RUSSELL!

ilikecb4 · Post #15 » by **ilikecb4** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:23 pm

The man led the NBA in rebounding 7 consecutive seasons!!!!!

Dennis Rodman is right here......................

everybody else is here

Post #16 » by **UCFJayBird** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:30 pm

Uh....Wilt led it 11 out of 14 seasons.

edit: oh, and one of the years he didn't, he only played 12 games, so he probably didn't qualify to be considered the leader. Take that year out and he led it for the last 7 years of his career. The two years he didn't lead he averaged over 22 rpg for each.

CzBoobie · Post #17 » by **CzBoobie** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:54 pm

Again, Wilt's and Russel's numbers are hugely inflated thanks to much faster pace and **** shooting % back then. They have nothing on Rodman when it comes to raw ability to get a rebound and his rebound rate is just insane.

Yes, he is the best rebounder of all-time.

cdubbz · Post #18 » by **cdubbz** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 12:12 am

not to take anything away from wilt and russell, but the game was totally different back then. The big men werent as big and strong or as athletic as they are now. im sure dwight howard would avg 20 rpg in that era. wilt and russell were ahead of their time for big men.

Patterns · Post #19 » by **Patterns** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:30 am

cdubbz wrote:not to take anything away from wilt and russell, but the game was totally different back then. The big men werent as big and strong or as athletic as they are now. im sure dwight howard would avg 20 rpg in that era. wilt and russell were ahead of their time for big men.

Actually, I am sure Howard and prime KG can average close 30 rebounds per game in Wilt's era.

And yes, Rodman is by far, the best rebounder ever.

Post #20 » by **NO-KG-AI** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:50 am

Even if you account for Pace, Wilt and Russell's rebound rates are still outstanding, particularly Wilt who had so many responsibilities.