The Rebounder

Consider the following numbers, figures which crescendo to a peak like the final notes of a symphony:

7.5
8.4
9.6
10.7
12.2
11.5
12.2
12.1
11.8
12.9
12.4
13.5
12.9
13.6
14.2

Amazingly, those data reflect the number of rebounds gathered per 36 minutes for one NBA veteran over the course of his 15-year career.  Even though he will turn 37 years old in a few months, his prowess on the boards (averaged out by the amount of time spent on the court) is nearly double what it was long ago when he entered the league as a much-hyped rookie.

Just a few more stats:  in a span of 19 games dating back to early December, this player averaged 12.8 rebounds per game in less than 30 minutes per game of playing time, while reaching the 15-rebound threshold six times and the 20-rebound mark twice.

Finally, in a season where all discussions of elite rebounding revolve around Kevin Love, it turns out that Love is not the current leader in total rebounding percentage.  He sits second at 23.4%. 
The current leader, collecting 23.6% of rebounds in his time on the court, is Portland's Marcus Camby.

Unfortunately for Trail Blazer fans, Marcus hurt his left knee in Portland's game on Monday (versus, concidentally, Love and the Timberwolves). The injury occured on a rather harmless-looking block of Michael Beasley during the first quarter.



Needless to say, Portland fans cannot be pleased, given the team's seemingly-jinxed, 35-year history of leg injuries to its centers.  Camby is scheduled to have surgery later in the week to repair a meniscus tear in the knee.  A schedule for his return won't be set until after the surgery.