NBA rebounds leaders for the 2021-22 NBA season: 25th October, 2021

Rudy Gobert has shined during the first week of NBA play for the Utah Jazz
Rudy Gobert has shined during the first week of NBA play for the Utah Jazz

#3 Nikola Jokic (Overall RPG- 14.5, RPG last week- NA, Total rebounds- 29)

Last week's position: N/A

Nikola Jokic continues to put up eye-opening numbers in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets
Nikola Jokic continues to put up eye-opening numbers in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets

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's been a strong start to the NBA season for Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo
It's been a strong start to the NBA season for Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo

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

Rudy Gobert has started the NBA season off strong for the Utah Jazz
Rudy Gobert has started the NBA season off strong for the Utah Jazz

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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