Most NBA Defensive Rebounds Titles
Every player who has led the NBA in defensive rebounds, ranked by how many times. Seasons 1951–2026.
Dwight Howard has led NBA in defensive rebounds 6 times, more than anyone else. His titles run from 2007 to 2012.
| # | Player | Titles | Span | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Dwight Howard
|
6 | 2007–2012 | 882 |
| 2 |
 Kevin Garnett
|
5 | 2002–2006 | 894 |
| 3 |
 Andre Drummond
|
3 | 2015–2018 | 848 |
| 4 |
 DeAndre Jordan
|
3 | 2013–2016 | 829 |
| 5 |
 Dennis Rodman
|
3 | 1991–1997 | 1,007 |
| 6 |
 Dikembe Mutombo
|
2 | 1998–1999 | 853 |
| 7 |
 Karl Malone
|
2 | 1990–1994 | 731 |
| 8 |
 Hakeem Olajuwon
|
2 | 1988–1989 | 850 |
| 9 |
 Charles Oakley
|
2 | 1986–1987 | 775 |
| 10 |
 Jack Sikma
|
2 | 1981–1983 | 815 |
| 11 |
 Moses Malone
|
2 | 1978–1982 | 857 |
| 12 |
 Swen Nater
|
2 | 1979–1980 | 864 |
| 13 |
 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
|
2 | 1975–1976 | 1,111 |
| 14 |
 Karl-Anthony Towns
|
1 | 2025–2025 | 656 |
| 15 |
 Ivica Zubac
|
1 | 2024–2024 | 710 |
| 16 |
 Domantas Sabonis
|
1 | 2023–2023 | 826 |
| 17 |
 Nikola Vucevic
|
1 | 2022–2022 | 744 |
| 18 |
 Nikola Jokic
|
1 | 2021–2021 | 813 |
| 19 |
 Rudy Gobert
|
1 | 2020–2020 | 720 |
| 20 |
 Giannis Antetokounmpo
|
1 | 2019–2019 | 716 |
| 21 |
 Tim Duncan
|
1 | 2001–2001 | 774 |
| 22 |
 Ben Wallace
|
1 | 2000–2000 | 749 |
| 23 |
 Ervin Johnson
|
1 | 1996–1996 | 682 |
| 24 |
 David Robinson
|
1 | 1995–1995 | 681 |
| 25 |
 Patrick Ewing
|
1 | 1992–1992 | 789 |
| 26 |
 Bill Laimbeer
|
1 | 1985–1985 | 770 |
| 27 |
 Mark Eaton
|
1 | 1984–1984 | 720 |
| 28 |
 Truck Robinson
|
1 | 1977–1977 | 990 |
| 29 |
 Sam Lacey
|
1 | 1974–1974 | 921 |
| 30 |
 Elvin Hayes
|
1 | 1973–1973 | 1,109 |