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Top 5 all-time New Orleans Pelicans rebounding leaders
Aug 07 2026 00:48 · By Jolie Katzen, for NBA.com · 26 Reads
Anthony Davis leads the New Orleans Pelicans’ all-time rebounding list.
Since the New Orleans Pelicans franchise was established in 2002-03, several stars have left their mark on the glass. From Anthony Davis to other standout rebounders, these players have etched their names in the Pelicans’ record book. Here’s a look at the top five all-time leaders in rebounds.
1.
Anthony Davis
– 4,905
Davis established himself as one of the most dominant big men in franchise history during his seven seasons in New Orleans. Earning six consecutive All-Star selections, the former 2012 No. 1 overall pick became the Pelicans’ all-time leading rebounder, averaging a franchise-best 10.5 rebounds per game while setting team records for rebounds in a single game (26) and defensive rebounds in a season (712).
2.
David West
– 3,853
Before Davis claimed the top spot, David West stood as the franchise’s all-time leading rebounder following his eight seasons in New Orleans. The two-time All-Star appeared in a franchise-record 530 regular-season games from 2003 to 2011, totaling 3,853 rebounds while averaging at least 8.2 rebounds per game in three different seasons.
3.
P.J. Brown
– 2,675
Brown was a force on the boards throughout his six seasons with the franchise. A three-time NBA All-Defensive Second Team selection, Brown totaled 2,675 rebounds while consistently averaging between 7.5 and 9.8 rebounds per game during his peak years. His physical presence and consistency helped make him one of the franchise’s top rebounders.
4.
Jonas Valančiūnas
– 2,368
During his three seasons in New Orleans, Valančiūnas established himself as one of the franchise’s most reliable rebounders. The former No. 5 overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft totaled 2,368 rebounds as a Pelican. A veteran center who spent the first six seasons of his career in Toronto, Valančiūnas went on to play more than 1,000 games across 14 NBA seasons while averaging 12.8 points and 9.0 rebounds per game.
5.
Tyson Chandler
– 2,225
Tyson Chandler was a force on the glass during his time in New Orleans, totaling 2,225 rebounds with the franchise. In 2006-07, he averaged 12.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game, leading the NBA in offensive rebounds and finishing ninth in Defensive Player of the Year voting.