Top 10 Memphis Grizzlies Playoff Rebounders
By Nir Regev
Apr 20, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Shane Battier (31) warms up before a game against the Charlotte Bobcats in game one during the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
5) Shane Battier
Shane Battier known for being a franchise defensive stalwart. Always dependable, was a great rebounder at the forward position as well for the Grizzlies. He was top 3 in rebounding on three Grizzlies playoff teams including one bridging the gap between past and present. Battier averaged 6.8 boards per game in the 2004-05 playoffs, a career high. He collected 27 boards overall that year, including 10 offensive boards.
2004-2005 NBA Playoffs
Pau Gasol – 7.5 rebounds
Shane Battier – 6.8 rebounds
Lorenzen Wright – 5.0 rebounds
2005-2006 NBA Playoffs
Pau Gasol – 6.8 rebounds
Shane Battier – 5.8 rebounds
Lorenzen Wright – 5.0 rebounds
2010-2011 NBA Playoffs:
Marc Gasol – 11.2 rebounds
Zach Randolph – 10.8 rebounds
Shane Battier – 4.0 rebounds
Battier averaged 17.9 DRB% (Defensive Rebounding Percentage) of available defensive boards while on the floor in the 2004-05 playoffs. A team high. He owned a 13.2 TRB% (Total Rebounding Percentage) of all available boards while on the floor that year.