NBA teams always need players to clean up the glass, whether they are struggling or have one of the best records. The New York Knicks have featured some of the game’s top rebounders over the years, mostly earlier in their franchise’s existence who contributed towards championship success.
The single season efforts of these players have stood out, and no one has eclipsed the top 10 in the franchise’s rebounds average in nearly 50 years. Whether that is an indictment of the players since or just how the NBA has changed, the best rebounders were on some of New York’s most prolific teams, featuring the following players:
- Walt Bellamy – 1965-66, 16.