Last Updated on May 23, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Los Angeles Clippers franchise has featured several elite rebounders dating back to its Buffalo Braves and San Diego Clippers days. From dominant centers like DeAndre Jordan and Swen Nater to explosive forwards like Blake Griffin and Elton Brand, rebounding has often been one of the Clippers’ greatest strengths.

Here are the best Los Angeles Clippers rebounders in franchise history.

DeAndre Jordan

Position: Center
Years with Clippers: 2008–2018
Total Rebounds with Clippers: 7,988 (Franchise Record)

Achievements:

  • 3-time NBA All-Star
  • 2-time All-NBA First Team
  • NBA rebounding leader
  • One of the best lob finishers in NBA history

DeAndre Jordan became the greatest rebounder in Clippers history during the “Lob City” era. His athleticism, strength, and elite vertical ability made him dominant on both the offensive and defensive glass.

Jordan led the NBA in rebounds twice and produced some of the best rebounding seasons in franchise history, including a 15.2 rebounds-per-game average during the 2017–18 season. He remains the franchise’s all-time leader in total rebounds by a wide margin. (Land of Basketball)

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Elton Brand

Position: Forward/Center
Years with Clippers: 2001–2008
Total Rebounds with Clippers: 4,710

Achievements:

  • 2-time NBA All-Star with Clippers
  • All-NBA Second Team selection
  • One of the franchise’s best power forwards ever

Elton Brand brought toughness, scoring, and elite rebounding to the Clippers during the 2000s. Despite playing on several struggling teams, Brand consistently dominated the glass and carried a huge workload in the frontcourt.

At his peak, Brand averaged over 10 rebounds per game while also serving as the team’s primary scoring option. (Land of Basketball)

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Blake Griffin

Position: Forward
Years with Clippers: 2010–2018
Total Rebounds with Clippers: 4,686

Achievements:

  • 6-time NBA All-Star with Clippers
  • NBA Rookie of the Year
  • Multiple All-NBA selections
  • One of the most explosive forwards in NBA history

Blake Griffin was known for highlight dunks and elite athleticism, but he was also an outstanding rebounder throughout his Clippers career. His power, quickness, and energy made him highly effective on the boards.

Griffin regularly averaged close to double-digit rebounds during his prime and helped lead the Clippers to one of the most successful stretches in franchise history. (Land of Basketball)

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Loy Vaught

Position: Forward
Years with Clippers: 1990–1998
Total Rebounds with Clippers: 4,471

Achievements:

  • One of the most underrated Clippers players of the 1990s
  • Reliable double-double producer
  • Longtime frontcourt leader

Loy Vaught quietly became one of the most productive rebounders in franchise history during the 1990s. He consistently battled inside and gave the Clippers dependable rebounding and scoring production.

Vaught posted several seasons averaging more than 10 rebounds per game and remains one of the most overlooked players in team history. (Land of Basketball)

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Bob McAdoo

Position: Center/Forward
Years with Clippers/Braves: 1972–1976
Total Rebounds with Franchise: 4,229

Achievements:

  • NBA MVP
  • 3-time NBA scoring champion
  • Hall of Fame inductee
  • One of the greatest offensive big men ever

Bob McAdoo dominated the NBA during his Buffalo Braves years and was also an elite rebounder. While best known for his scoring ability, McAdoo consistently controlled the boards and produced huge statistical seasons.

His 1974–75 season remains one of the greatest in franchise history, as he averaged 14.1 rebounds per game alongside elite scoring production. (Wikipedia)

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Swen Nater

Position: Center
Years with Clippers: 1978–1983
Total Rebounds with Clippers: 4,168

Achievements:

  • ABA rebounding champion
  • One of the best rebounders of his era
  • Elite offensive rebounder

Swen Nater was one of basketball’s purest rebounding specialists. His positioning, timing, and physicality helped him dominate the glass throughout his Clippers career.

Nater averaged 12 rebounds per game during his time with the franchise and remains one of the top rebounders in Clippers history despite receiving far less attention than many modern stars. (Wikipedia)

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Chris Kaman

Position: Center
Years with Clippers: 2003–2011
Total Rebounds with Clippers: 4,109

Achievements:

  • NBA All-Star
  • Skilled low-post scorer and rebounder
  • One of the franchise’s best centers before the Lob City era

Chris Kaman developed into a reliable interior force during the 2000s. He combined size, touch, and strong rebounding instincts to become one of the Clippers’ most productive centers.

Kaman consistently controlled the defensive glass and produced multiple strong rebounding seasons during his tenure with the team. (Wikipedia)

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