Top 5 rebounding point guards in the NBA heading into the 2021-22 season

Los Angeles Lakers introduce Russell Westbrook.
Los Angeles Lakers introduce Russell Westbrook.

The NBA has seen some of the best point guards grace the league over the years. Magic Johnson, John Stockton, Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard are some of the few point guards who have had a massive impact on the game.

However, there have also been ones who have added value to their teams by securing the all-important rebounds. Magic Johnson played that role to perfection during his heydays. In the modern-day game, some of the best point guards in the league are all brilliant rebounders of the ball.

On that note, here's a look at the five best rebounding point guards ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season:


#5 Dejounte Murray

Dejounte Murray had a prolific 2020-21 NBA campaign.
Dejounte Murray had a prolific 2020-21 NBA campaign.

Dejounte Murray was one of the key players for the San Antonio Spurs last season. The 25-year-old started every game last year, racking up 15.7 points per game at 45.3% shooting from the field.

However, the 6' 4" guard also showed his rebounding prowess by securing a high volume of rebounds last season. He averaged 7.1 rebounds per game, out of which 6.2 were defensive boards.

Murray also secured 1.5 steals per game last year. He will hope for a great 2021-22 campaign as he looks to lead the San Antonio Spurs to the playoffs.


#4 Josh Hart

Josh Hart will hope for a prolific 2021-22 NBA campaign.
Josh Hart will hope for a prolific 2021-22 NBA campaign.

Josh Hart has become an integral part of the New Orleans Pelicans' roster. The point guard played in 47 games for the team last year, averaging 28.7 minutes per game. He secured eight rebounds per game, out of which 6.9 boards were at the defensive end.

With Lonzo Ball moving out of the Pelicans, Hart will be expected to play a lot more minutes in the 2021-22 NBA season. He will hope to have a brilliant year and also provide the required help to teammates Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram.

# 3 Ben Simmons

Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks Game Three
Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks Game Three

Ben Simmons has become one of the most talked-about players in the NBA, due to his growing tensions with the Philadelphia 76ers. However, there is no denying that the Australian is a sensational hooper. Simmons was an important part of the 76ers team that topped the Eastern Conference last season.

He averaged 15.3 points per game last season, doing so on 55.7% shooting from the field. Simmons also had a stunning campaign at the defensive end. The 25-year old secured 7.2 rebounds per game, out of which 5.6 boards were at the defensive end. He was a strong contender to win the Defensive Player of the Year trophy, but eventually lost out to Rudy Gobert.

Simmons' stats from the last season were the lowest he has ever averaged in his career. So he will be determined to prove his doubters wrong by putting up terrific performances next season and help his team make another trip to the playoffs.


#2 Luka Doncic

Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers - Game Two
Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers - Game Two

Luka Doncic is easily one of the best young players in the NBA. In just three years the youngster has proven his brilliance and become a superstar in the league. Last season, he averaged 27.7 points per game at 47.9% shooting from the field. Doncic was incredible all season, helping the Mavs to a fifth-place finish in a stacked Western Conference.

The Slovenian also averaged eight rebounds per game, out of which 7.2 were defensive boards. He had 11 triple-doubles last year, and he'll hope to boost those numbers when he takes the court for the Mavs this season. After signing a massive five-year $207 million contract, Doncic will want to lead his team to another deep playoff run.


#1 Russell Westbrook

LA Lakers introduce Russell Westbrook.
LA Lakers introduce Russell Westbrook.

Russell Westbrook was one of the biggest moves the LA Lakers made this offseason. His brilliance on the court and ability to give 100% day in and day out make him one of the best point guards in the league. In 65 games Russ played for the Washington Wizards last year, he averaged 22.7 points per game.

The 32-year-old also averaged 11.5 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game. That marked the fourth time he has averaged a triple-double in a season. 9.9 of the 11.5 boards were at the defensive end. There were times last season where Russ' brilliance at the defensive end won games for the Wizards

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His arrival makes the Lakers a tough team to beat. Westbrook will hope for a great season with the Purple and Gold, and win his first championship. That could guarantee his status as one of the greatest point guards in NBA history.

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