Is Bill Walton the most underrated rebounder in NBA History?

[1987_Lakers]

When people talk about all-time great rebounders players like Russell, Chamberlain, M. Malone, & Rodman come up, but what about Walton?

When Walton is discussed we talk about his terrific all-around game, we mostly talk about his passing ability for a big man which is probably the best ever, we know he was one of the best rebounders of his time, but his rebounding numbers are pretty legendary when you look at them...

TRB% = Total Rebound Percentage
DRB% = Defensive Rebound Percentage

1976
TRB%: 20.6
DRB%: 32.4

1977
TRB%: 21.2
DRB%: 32.3

1978
TRB%: 20.7
DRB%: 34.2

Despite all his injuries Walton has a career DRB% of 30.2 which is #1 all-time in NBA History, that's right.... going by the numbers Bill Walton is the greatest defensive rebounder this game has seen. Walton is also top 5 all-time in TRB%.

Should Walton get more recognition for his rebounding ability??

[imdaman99]

Dude played like 3 full seasons

[1987_Lakers]

Dude played like 3 full seasons

And still has more championships than Patrick Ewing.

[triangleoffense]

um wtf is DRB% and why should i care about it

[DCL]

means if there were 10 defensive rebounds, he grabbed 3 of them,

[triangleoffense]

means if there were 10 defensive rebounds, he grabbed 3 of them,

seems like one of those iffy statistics.. not sure if rebounding % is even important because it doesn't take into consideration how well you box out and play defense, so no i doubt he's the best rebounder. I mean barkely at 6'6 averaged 12 a game and rodman averaged like 15 a game at 6'8.

[dunksby]

means if there were 10 defensive rebounds, he grabbed 3 of them,

regardless of his distance to the ball at the time of rebound.

[1987_Lakers]

means if there were 10 defensive rebounds, he grabbed 3 of them,

Pretty much, it's a more reliable way to judge rebounders from the 70's to now compared to RPG.

[D-Wade316]

Quit overrating Walton you OP. And no, Wilt has by far the best passing skills of all-time for any big man. He lead the league one time in APG ffs in an era of strict assist rules.

[La Frescobaldi]

seems like one of those iffy statistics.. not sure if rebounding % is even important because it doesn't take into consideration how well you box out and play defense, so no i doubt he's the best rebounder. I mean barkely at 6'6 averaged 12 a game and rodman averaged like 15 a game at 6'8.

might as well just let the other team get the rebound since it isn't important.

[La Frescobaldi]

When people talk about all-time great rebounders players like Russell, Chamberlain, M. Malone, & Rodman come up, but what about Walton?

When Walton is discussed we talk about his terrific all-around game, we mostly talk about his passing ability for a big man which is probably the best ever, we know he was one of the best rebounders of his time, but his rebounding numbers are pretty legendary when you look at them...

TRB% = Total Rebound Percentage
DRB% = Defensive Rebound Percentage

1976
TRB%: 20.6
DRB%: 32.4

1977
TRB%: 21.2
DRB%: 32.3

1978
TRB%: 20.7
DRB%: 34.2

Despite all his injuries Walton has a career DRB% of 30.2 which is #1 all-time in NBA History, that's right.... going by the numbers Bill Walton is the greatest defensive rebounder this game has seen. Walton is also top 5 all-time in TRB%.

Should Walton get more recognition for his rebounding ability??

Not taking away from Big Bill who was one of the greats and that's just insane levels but the different types of rebound weren't broken out 'til 74.

[LAZERUSS]

A healthy Walton was a great rebounder. No one should question that. But even a healthy Walton seldom played more than 35 mpg. So, his "efficiency" in that regard, should be higher than those that play 40+.

As a sidenote, his backup at UCLA, Swen Nater, was perhaps even better (he even led the NBA with 15 rpg in 1980.)