Before diving into the list, it’s always fun to look back at the players who truly dominated the glass. These are the guys who turned rebounding into an art and made pulling down 20 boards look routine.

1. Dennis Rodman1. Dennis RodmanChicago Bulls forward #91 DENNIS RODMAN is held back from the official by guard #23 MICHAEL JORDAN against the Miami Heat at the Miami Arena during the 1996-97 season. Credit: Photo By USA TODAY Sports (c) Copyright USA TODAY SportsGames with 20+ rebounds: 158Rodman is widely considered the greatest rebounder in modern NBA history, and his 158 twenty-rebound games make that case easily. His relentless motor, defensive brilliance, and ability to outwork bigger players set him apart.2. Andre Drummond2. Andre DrummondPhiladelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (1) dunks the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesGames with 20+ rebounds: 92Drummond’s size, strength, and rebounding instincts helped him overwhelm opposing centers. At his peak, he controlled the glass like few others of his era.3. Dwight Howard3. Dwight HowardLos Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) reaches for a rebound in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylen Hoard (14) in the second half of the game at Crypto.com Arena. Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY SportsGames with 20+ rebounds: 82Howard’s combination of athleticism and power made him a dominant force in the paint. His rebounding was a key part of his defensive presence throughout his career.4. DeAndre Jordan4. DeAndre JordanNew Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan (9) grabs a rebound against the Boston Celtics during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn ImagesGames with 20+ rebounds: 60Jordan excelled as a rim-running, shot-blocking big who made rebounding one of his biggest strengths. His timing and physical play helped him rack up 20-rebound nights often.5. Charles Barkley5. Charles BarkleyPhiladelphia 76ers forward Charles Barkley (32) hugs coach Jim Lynam (left) against the Chicago Bulls at the Spectrum. Credit: USA TODAY SportsGames with 20+ rebounds: 54Despite being shorter than most big men, Barkley used strength and exceptional instincts to dominate the boards. His relentlessness helped him routinely out-rebound taller opponents.6. Dikembe Mutombo6. Dikembe MutomboPhoenix Suns center (32) Shaquille O’Neal is defended by Houston Rockets center (55) Dikembe Mutombo at the US Airways Center. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsGames with 20+ rebounds: 52Mutombo was a defensive anchor whose rebounding and shot-blocking made him one of the most feared centers of his era. His length and discipline kept him near the top of rebounding charts.7. Hakeem Olajuwon7. Hakeem OlajuwonHouston Rockets center #34 HAKEEM OLAJUWON in action against the Miami Heat at the Miami Arena during the 1993-94 season. Credit: Photo By USA TODAY Sports (c) Copyright USA TODAY SportsGames with 20+ rebounds: 48Olajuwon paired elite footwork and scoring with strong rebounding ability. His agility and awareness made him a complete and consistent interior presence.8. Marcus Camby8. Marcus CambyNew York Knicks center Marcus Camby (23) against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. New York Knicks defeated the Orlando Magic 114-106. Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsGames with 20+ rebounds: 44Known for his defense and hustle, Camby brought energy and effort every night. His rebounding and shot-blocking made him a valuable interior defender.9. Ben Wallace9. Ben WallaceFormer Virginia Union University Panthers and NBA center Ben Wallace is introduced in the first half against Winston-Salem State Rams at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY SportsGames with 20+ rebounds: 42Wallace was an undersized but ferocious rebounder whose toughness defined his game. His effort and strength allowed him to dominate much bigger players.10. Kevin Willis10. Kevin WillisFormer San Antonio Spur Kevin Willis is recognized during a break in the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at the AT&T Center. Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY SportsGames with 20+ rebounds: 37Willis was a strong and steady interior presence who relied on positioning and toughness. His rebounding helped him carve out a long and productive career.11. Moses Malone11. Moses MalonePhiladelphia 76ers great Julius Erving (L) and special guest look on as former 76ers great Moses Malone retired number banner is raised in the halftime ceremony in a game against the Denver Nuggets at Wells Fargo Center. Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsGames with 20+ rebounds: 37Malone was one of the most physical and relentless rebounders the league has ever seen. His ability to control the boards fueled his scoring and interior dominance.12. Kevin Garnett12. Kevin GarnettBoston Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett (5) reacts after his three point basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter of game four in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals of the 2012 NBA Playoffs at the TD Garden. Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsGames with 20+ rebounds: 36Garnett brought unmatched intensity and versatility to the floor. His length and competitiveness made him a force on both the defensive and offensive glass.13. Shaquille O’Neal13. Shaquille O’NealBoston Celtics center Shaquille O’Neal (36) works the ball during the second half against Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh (left) at the TD Garden. The Celtics defeated Miami 88-80. Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsGames with 20+ rebounds: 35Although best known for his scoring and power, Shaq also controlled the paint as a rebounder. His size, strength, and presence made it nearly impossible to keep him off the boards.14. Rudy Gobert14. Rudy GobertMinnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) blocks the shot of Sacramento Kings forward Drew Eubanks (19) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn ImagesGames with 20+ rebounds: 34Gobert’s length, timing, and defensive instincts make him one of today’s premier rebounders. His 20-rebound performances highlight just how impactful he is around the rim.15. Tyson Chandler15. Tyson ChandlerHouston Rockets center Tyson Chandler (19) dunks the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY SportsGames with 20+ rebounds: 31Chandler made his career on defense, rim protection, and rebounding. His effort and discipline helped him grab big rebounding nights even without being a primary scorer.ConclusionConclusionPhiladelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (1) grabs a rebound against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. 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Rebounding has always been one of the toughest jobs in basketball, and these 15 players mastered it better than anyone. Their 20-rebound performances show just how dominant, disciplined, and physically gifted they were.