Best rebounding seasons of the 1970s
Wilt Chamberlain led the NBA in Rebounds from 1970–1980 with 1909.
That is 22 more rebounds than the next-best mark on this list.
| Rk | Player | Season | Rebounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WC Wilt Chamberlain | 1972-73 | 1909 |
| 2 | WC Wilt Chamberlain | 1971-72 | 1887 |
| 3 | WC Wilt Chamberlain | 1970-71 | 1735 |
| 4 | WU Wes Unseld | 1970-71 | 1592 |
| 5 | EH Elvin Hayes | 1973-74 | 1574 |
| 6 | KA Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 1970-71 | 1550 |
| 7 | KA Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 1971-72 | 1547 |
| 8 | DC Dave Cowens | 1975-76 | 1542 |
| 9 | DC Dave Cowens | 1972-73 | 1531 |
| 10 | DC Dave Cowens | 1973-74 | 1497 |
| 11 | NT Nate Thurmond | 1972-73 | 1494 |
| 12 | MM Moses Malone | 1978-79 | 1485 |
| 13 | KA Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 1973-74 | 1431 |
| 14 | KA Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 1975-76 | 1383 |
| 15 | WU Wes Unseld | 1971-72 | 1366 |