The Celtics' all-time top five rebounders: Russell leads with 21,620 rebounds.

The Boston Celtics are one of the most legendary teams in NBA history, boasting numerous Hall of Fame players. From Bill Russell 's rebounding dominance to Larry Bird 's all-around game, these legendary players have left an indelible mark on the team's history. Here are the top five Celtics players in franchise rebounding history:

1. Bill Russell ( 21,620 rebounds )

Bill Russell was the second overall pick in the 1956 NBA draft and played his entire 13 -season career with the Boston Celtics. He was a five-time regular season MVP and finished in the top three in MVP voting nine times. Russell was the league's leading rebounder five times and averaged over 21 rebounds per game in 10 seasons . Throughout his career, he averaged 22.5 rebounds per game.

2. Robert Parish ( 11,051 rebounds )

Parish played a 21 -season career , 14 of which were with the Boston Celtics. He played at least 74 games each season, with seven seasons reaching 80 or more. During his time with the Celtics, Parish averaged 10.0 rebounds per game, reaching an all-time high of 12.5 in the 1988-89 season , his best single-season performance with the team.

3. Dave Cowens ( 10,170 rebounds )

Cowens won Rookie of the Year during his time with the Celtics in the 1970-71 season and then the regular season MVP in the 1972-73 season . He averaged over 15.0 rebounds per game in each of his first four seasons , including two seasons with over 16. Cowens averaged 39 minutes per game in his 10 seasons with the Celtics . When he left Boston, he averaged 14.0 rebounds per game in his Celtics career .

4. Larry Bird ( 8974 rebounds )

Bird won the regular season MVP award three times and finished in the top three in the MVP voting eight times. Besides his outstanding offensive ability, Bird was also an excellent rebounder. He averaged over 10 rebounds per game in his first six seasons , and spent his entire 13- year career with the Celtics, averaging 10.0 rebounds per game throughout his career.

5. John Havlicek ( 8007 rebounds )

John Havlicek spent his entire 16 -season career with the Boston Celtics. He never played fewer than 71 games per season , including at least 80 games in 11 of those seasons . In the 1970-71 season, he averaged 9.0 rebounds per game while playing an astonishing 45 minutes per game. Throughout his career, he averaged 37 minutes per game and contributed 6.3 rebounds in 1270 games for the Celtics .

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