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The 2021-22 NBA season is officially underway. There's no doubt that fans are eager to see what some of their favorite players and teams have done when it comes to league rankings. While many love to be fascinated with scoring, it's also an important time to see how many of the players have done in some other statistical categories.
It's no secret that points usually get the most attention when it comes to fans and discussions around the league. But it's also interesting to monitor how the game's top rebounds have done early on. Let's take a look at the league leaders in rebounds per game throughout the first week of NBA play.
#5 Steven Adams (Overall RPG -13.0, RPG last week- NA, Total rebounds- 41)
Last week's position: N/A
Steven Adams finds himself tied with a number of players for rebounds per game. He also finds himself second in the entire NBA when it comes to total rebounds, giving him the tie-breaker for this list. Adams was acquired in the offseason via trade from the New Orleans Pelicans. Since then, he has hit the ground running for the Memphis Grizzlies with his ability to be a dominant force on the glass. Adams finished with at least 14 rebounds in two of his first three games. His only game in which he didn't finish with a double-digit rebounding performance was a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. In that game, he finished with 17 points, nine rebounds, and five assists.
#4 Clint Capela (Overall RPG- 13.5, RPG last week- NA, Total rebounds- 27)
Last week's position: N/A
Over several recent years in the NBA, Atlanta Hawks big man Clint Capela has continued to be a consistent force on the glass. Capela is off to another strong start to begin the 2021-22 NBA season, as he's currently averaging 13.5 rebounds per game for the Hawks. Capela finished with more than 13 rebounds in both of his games this year. That includes a recent 14-rebound performance in just 27 minutes against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
#3 Nikola Jokic (Overall RPG- 14.5, RPG last week- NA, Total rebounds- 29)
Last week's position: N/A
Are we really surprised to see last year's MVP towards the top of the rebounding list? Denver Nuggets superstar big man Nikola Jokic has continued to be one of the best players in the entire NBA. He's the type of player who puts up incredible production on a nightly basis and leaves fans laughing in disbelief when they see his box scores. As of now, Jokic finds himself tied for second in the NBA when it comes to rebounds per game. In both of his games this year, Jokic has finished with more than 13 rebounds. That includes a game against the San Antonio Spurs in which Jokic finished with 32 points, 16 rebounds, and seven assists.
#2 Bam Adebayo (Overall RPG- 14.5, RPG last week- NA, Total rebounds- 29)
Last week's position: N/A
It seems as if each year Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo continues to take strides forward in his game. The 24-year-old center has started out the NBA season strong. He's currently tied for second in rebounds per game with Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, and has been impressive in both his games. In just two games, Adebayo finished with more than 13 rebounds each night. His most recent performance was against the Indiana Pacers and saw Bam finish with 17 points and 16 rebounds.
#1 Rudy Gobert (Overall RPG- 20.5, RPG last week- NA, Total rebounds- 105)
Last week's position: N/A
No player in the NBA has been such a dominant force when it comes to rebounding as Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert. The physically imposing center has been outstanding for the Jazz to start the year and has put up some jaw-dropping numbers. In both Jazz games to start the NBA season, Gobert finished with more than 20 rebounds in each contest. His most recent performance was against the Sacramento Kings, in which Gobert finished the night with 17 points and 20 rebounds in 32 minutes of action. The Utah Jazz announced that Gobert now has the most 20-rebound games in franchise history.
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